Alex McCausland

Aug 05 2021

Health-in-All-Policies for New Mexico

Alex McCausland2021-10-22T14:36:37-06:00Economic Security Publications, Education Publications, Health Publications, Publications, Racial and Ethnic Equity Publications, Tax and Budget Publications|

Report Your state of health is dependent on many variables - including where you live, how much you earn, and even how far you went in school. These are called "social determinants of health" and they not only impact your health but they also impact your ability to choose a healthy lifestyle. Everyone's health could be improved if lawmakers took these determinants of health into account when creating public policies. This report offers an overview of the determinants of health as well as the policies that can improve health for all.

Aug 02 2021

NM Families Start School Year with Extra Money for Child Care

Alex McCausland2023-02-14T14:35:08-07:00Economic Security News Coverage, Education News Coverage, News Coverage|

Public News Service--Wallin noted that families of color were especially hard-hit by school closures and other economic impacts from the pandemic and now, should have more peace of mind. "They're able to better afford housing needs and ensure they can buy their kids back-to-school clothes," said Wallin. "But also it's helping them go back to work, afford necessities and helping our economy get back on track as well."

Jul 30 2021

Tribal leaders demand action on public education inequity in New Mexico

Alex McCausland2023-02-14T14:35:52-07:00Education News Coverage, News Coverage, Racial and Ethnic Equity News Coverage|

Santa Fe New Mexican--“We refuse to recognize that tribal people do, in fact, know best how to educate their children. That is systemic racism,” said New Mexico Voices for Children Director James Jimenez.

Jul 29 2021

Tribes call for NM official’s removal

Alex McCausland2023-02-14T14:36:49-07:00News Coverage, Racial and Ethnic Equity News Coverage|

Navajo Times--James Jimenez, executive director New Mexico Voices for Children, said, “That’s the question. Is it going to be empty words or is the apology going to be backed up by action that incorporates advice from Native leaders?”

Jul 24 2021

When inspiration isn’t enough

Alex McCausland2023-02-14T14:37:42-07:00Economic Security News Coverage, Kids Count News Coverage, News Coverage|

Las Cruces Sun-News--New Mexico ranked 49th in child well-being based on data gathered before the coronavirus pandemic. The year before, our state was 50th. New Mexico Voices for Children partners with the Annie E. Casey Foundation to release the annual Kids Count report that tracks 16 metrics of children's access to education, health and economic and social stability at home.

Jul 21 2021

Schools and kids should not be dependent on the oil and gas industry

Alex McCausland2024-03-14T16:59:21-06:00Blog Posts, Education Blog, Health Blog|

The physical and economic health of our states depends on fair and responsible management of publicly owned resources -- everything from our school buildings to our state and national parks. But because of the broken federal oil and gas leasing system, our schools have received less-than-promised funding and discarded oil wells are polluting our cherished public lands.

Jul 03 2021

Governor Lujan Grisham understands why oil and gas regulation is a public health imperative

Alex McCausland2021-12-06T12:52:22-07:00Blog Posts, Health Blog|

The health of our communities depends not just on the health of its residents, but on the health and stewardship of its air, water, and land. As organizations dedicated to protecting the health of New Mexico’s children and families, we appreciate Governor Lujan Grisham’s focus on public health as a guiding principle in her administration’s approach to a range of issues. However, the work is far from done.

Jun 27 2021

Pre-pandemic improvement in child well-being a glimpse at what investments can do

Alex McCausland2023-02-14T14:38:38-07:00Blog Posts, Economic Security Blog, Economic Security News Coverage, Education Blog, Education News Coverage, Health Blog, Health News Coverage, Kids Count Blog, Kids Count News Coverage, News Coverage|

Las Cruces Sun-News--Incremental improvements show us both that progress is possible and also that creating the nurturing environments our kids deserve and need to thrive will require bold and sustained actions and investments.

Jun 24 2021

New Senate effort to fund oil and gas well plugging could benefit New Mexico’s bottom line

Alex McCausland2023-02-14T14:39:27-07:00Health News Coverage, News Coverage|

Carlsbad Current Argus--“Defunct oil and gas producers have littered New Mexico with orphaned wells while taxpayers are forced to foot the bill to clean them up,” he said. “Those critical funds could be spent supporting our children and schools instead of cleaning up the mess oil and gas companies have left behind.”

Jun 23 2021

Policy Brief: Despite Increases, State’s Public Education System Still Underfunded

Alex McCausland2022-04-06T16:54:52-06:00Press Releases|

“Studies show that it costs 40% more to educate a child from a family earning low wages than to educate their more affluent peers. But our highest poverty districts get just 2% to 3% more in funding per student than the average district does.”

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