Immigrants are a Vital Part of New Mexico’s Future
Fact Sheet From our friends at the Immigration Research Initiative and Economic Policy Institute, this fact sheet looks at some of the economic benefits immigrants bring to the state. (State-level data on immigrants and employment and economic output.)
When anti-poverty programs are accounted for, New Mexico’s child poverty ranking improves
NM Political Report--“We know that poverty is a policy choice,” Uballez said through the release. “Fortunately, our state lawmakers continue to invest in state tax credits and income support programs that lift New Mexican families above the poverty line. We build upon our success by continuing to enact policies that work for our kids and families to improve access to benefits while also exploring new opportunities to build wealth, raise wages, and break generational cycles of poverty.”
Report shows New Mexico’s efforts to combat childhood poverty are making a difference
KUNM FM--“So, you look at a child tax credit or the earned income tax credit, you look at non-cash benefits like SNAP, those things are having a significant impact on lifting people above the poverty line,” she said.
New Census Child Poverty Measure Shows New Mexico’s Anti-poverty Policies Making Dramatic Improvements for Kids
“This information is crucial for lawmakers as it shows how anti-poverty policies improve children's daily lives by providing essential resources that enhance well-being and lead to better long-term outcomes for families,” said Gabrielle Uballez, Executive Director of NM Voices for Children. “It's equally exciting to note that this data doesn’t even count one of the state’s newest anti-poverty policies – the Child Tax Credit.”
‘I never had to compromise my values’: Longtime child welfare lobbyist retires
Santa Fe New Mexican--Jordan said his crowning achievements include the yearslong fight to draw more dollars from the state’s land grant permanent fund for early childhood programs and reforming New Mexico’s tax code to better serve children and families.
Interview with Bill Jordan, longtime lobbyist for NM Voices for Children
NM In Depth--Trip Jennings talks with longtime NM Voices for Children lobbyist Bill Jordan who retired last week after more than 30 years spent lobbying New Mexico lawmakers on a variety of issues. He and Trip talk about his experiences and together they try to demystify the Roundhouse for readers and viewers.