Jan 06 2021

New Mexico must step up to help our families who are struggling

2021-08-30T15:29:52-06:00Economic Security Publications, Local Data, Publications, Tax and Budget Publications|

Fact Sheet Families need economic relief now, and this state rebate can provide relief for those who need it most. But it hasn't been updated in more than two decades. Improving this rebate would make our tax system more equitable and ensure that all New Mexicans can survive through and thrive after the pandemic. (State-level data on child well-being and impacts of the tax rebate)

Dec 15 2020

Fueling an Equitable Recovery

2023-06-07T10:06:58-06:00Publications, Racial and Ethnic Equity Publications, Tax and Budget Publications|

Policy Brief Before COVID-19 hit, New Mexico was moving steadily forward on a path to more broadly shared prosperity. But our over-reliance on revenue from oil and gas extraction put a dent in our economy even before the pandemic and resulting recession. Legislators must enact policies that stabilize our revenue streams while improving racial equity via our tax code. Their best options for doing so are listed in this policy brief.

Dec 15 2020

Tax Policy: A Powerful Tool to Advance Racial Equity in New Mexico

2021-08-25T14:54:50-06:00Economic Security Publications, Health Publications, Local Data, Publications, Racial and Ethnic Equity Publications, Tax and Budget Publications|

Report Systemic racism isn't accidental - it's the result of public policies that benefit one group while disadvantaging others. Our state and national tax systems have been built to benefit those at the top (who are mostly white) while disadvantaging people of color. This report looks at concrete ways New Mexico can make our tax system more equitable. (State-level data on disparities in income, wealth, home ownership, and tax incidence by race and ethnicity)

Nov 10 2020

The Working Families Tax Credit will help New Mexico bounce back

2021-08-30T15:30:43-06:00Economic Security Publications, Health Publications, Local Data, Publications, Racial and Ethnic Equity Publications, Tax and Budget Publications|

Fact Sheet New Mexico's Working Families Tax Credit has long helped families who work hard but are struggling to make ends meet. Given the crises of the pandemic and its resulting recession, it's time to increase and improve this proven anti-poverty solution. (State-level data on the benefits of this tax credit)

Oct 20 2020

Top 10 signs New Mexico’s oil and gas industry won’t save our state budget

2021-08-30T15:31:38-06:00Health Publications, Local Data, Publications, Tax and Budget Publications|

Fact Sheet New Mexico's oil and gas industry is hurting -- and it's not just because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Overproduction and changes in the marketplace have set the industry on a financial decline that began a decade ago. (State-level data on changes to oil and gas production)

Oct 06 2020

124,000 New Mexicans could miss out on federal stimulus payments

2021-08-30T15:32:32-06:00Economic Security Publications, Publications|

Fact Sheet The stimulus checks that went out as part of the federal COVID-19 relief can have a positive impact on the lives of individuals and families most impacted by the pandemic, providing money to help them pay bills, cover necessary expenses, and pay for the things they need most right now. The money would also give state and local economies a much-needed boost.

Oct 02 2020

Policy, Advocacy, and Child Well-being In New Mexico:

2021-08-25T14:58:34-06:00Economic Security Publications, Health Publications, Local Data, Publications, Racial and Ethnic Equity Publications, Tax and Budget Publications|

Presentation Created for the NM Public Health Association's annual conference, this presentation looks at the intersection of state tax and budget policies with social determinants of health. It gives examples of evidence-based policy solutions that promote racial justice and some tips on how to participate in policy and budget decisions that improve outcomes for kids. (State-level data on some impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic)

Sep 01 2020

The impact of COVID-19 on children’s well-being in New Mexico

2021-08-30T15:33:27-06:00Economic Security Publications, Education Publications, Health Publications, Local Data, Publications|

Fact Sheet COVID-19 and the resulting recession have caused great hardship for many New Mexico children and their families. This fact sheet looks at some of the areas where children have been impacted, including their economic and food security, and education. (State-level data on various indicators of child well-being)

Jul 13 2020

How the Federal COVID-19 Response Impacts New Mexico: The HEROES Act

2021-08-27T11:44:54-06:00Economic Security Publications, Education Publications, Health Publications, Local Data, Publications|

Fact Sheet (ninth in the series) The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting recession are wreaking havoc on New Mexico and have led to high unemployment. Federal funding is needed to help the state and local governments to ensure that health care, education, first responders, and other services continue uninterrupted. The HEROES Act could be that tool -- if it is passed by the U.S. Senate and signed by the president. (State-level data on unemployment)

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