Professional licensure means an inclusive workforce and a better future for New Mexico GalleryProfessional licensure means an inclusive workforce and a better future for New Mexico
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Professional licensure means an inclusive workforce and a better future for New Mexico
Fact Sheet Like most states, New Mexico has a shortage of professionals whose occupations require licensure -- most notably, doctors, dentist, and teachers. We cannot afford to lose talented professionals, but we are because of federal laws that keep educated and trained immigrants from getting the professional licenses required to practice here. New Mexico needs to follow other states that have removed these barriers.
Policy Brief: State Should End Exclusions for Effective Anti-Poverty Tax Credit
“Given that we have one of the highest child poverty rates in the nation, it’s in the state’s best interest to expand this tax credit to more hard-working families with children,” said James Jimenez, executive director of New Mexico Voices for Children. “No child should be deprived of the benefits of this tax credit because of where their parents were born.”
Coalition sues over Kirtland Air Force Base jet fuel pollution
Santa Fe New Mexican--The lawsuit is being brought by a coalition that includes the nonprofit groups Southwest Organizing Project and New Mexico Voices for Children; state Sen. Mimi Stewart, D-Albuquerque; state Sen. Antoinette Sedillo Lopez, D-Albuquerque; state Rep. Andrés Romero, D-Albuquerque; and Albuquerque residents Lucille Cordova, Reynaluz Juarez and Dante Smith.
Community Groups Sue Air Force Over Kirtland Jet Fuel Cleanup
“Children have been born, grown up, and become adults while the Air Force has been dragging its feet and interminably delaying cleanup. We owe it to the next generation of children to make sure the Air Force delays no longer,” said Kenneth J. Martinez, Chair of the Board of Directors for New Mexico Voices for Children.
Groginsky becomes New Mexico’s first early ed secretary
Santa Fe New Mexican--Amber Wallin, deputy director of the nonprofit child welfare policy group New Mexico Voices for Children, said she was impressed with Groginsky not only for her knowledge, experience and data savvy but also for her deep understanding of the state’s issues, respect for the people and passion for children.
Census funding bill heads to House Committee
Ruidoso News--“Ensuring an accurate census count is crucial for improving child well-being in our state because so much of the funding for health, education, and food security programs that New Mexico kids depend upon is determined by the census,” said Amber Wallin, deputy director of New Mexico Voices for Children.