Residents must file tax returns by Monday to get latest stimulus
Albuquerque Journal--“We know that the pandemic has been particularly hard on undocumented or mixed-status families,” Jimenez said. “… Just having a little bit of money to help pay the current bill, but maybe even get themselves out of debt a little bit, I think, is one of the most positive things that we are hoping will happen.”
Heinrich bill supports states’ shift to sustainable revenue sources
Santa Fe New Mexican--“I think it’s pretty far-sighted in terms of knowing where we are today, knowing the public policies that are being proposed and talked about publicly and knowing where we need to get because of climate change,” he said.
A guide to eligibility for the third stimulus payment
Fact Sheet Thanks to the American Rescue Plan, a third round of stimulus checks are being sent out. Find out if you qualify and how to make sure you receive it.
Census: New Mexico among slowest growing Western states
Associated Press--James Jimenez, the executive director of New Mexico Voices for Children, pointed to what he called a lost decade — from 2008 through 2018 — when the recession took its toll on the state. He said that resulted in little economic opportunity and state policymakers at the time took an austere approach to public spending.
New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham Signs Bill Eliminating Fines & Fees for Children
“Virtually all of incarcerated youth in New Mexico – 99% – have experienced some form of trauma that influenced their decision making,” said Javier Rojo, Research and Policy Analyst with New Mexico Voices for Children. “Tacking court-ordered costs onto an already traumatic experience only adds stress to their lives. The elimination of fines and fees is a big step forward in creating a more just system that focuses on rehabilitation rather than punishment.”
Child tax credit will have massive footprint in NM
Albuquerque Journal--“One of the nice things about doing something like the child tax credit is the notion that families know best on how to support their needs,” he said. “When you use a tax credit model, it puts the money and the decision power back in the hands of the families.”