May 05 2020

How the Federal COVID-19 Response Impacts New Mexico: Stimulus Checks

2021-08-27T11:52:15-06:00Economic Security Publications, Local Data, Publications, Racial and Ethnic Equity Publications|

Fact Sheet (first in the series) Stimulus checks – also called rebates – were in one of the aid packages passed by Congress to help Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic downturn. This fact sheet looks at who gets them, how much they will receive, who is left out, and what is left to be done. (State-level data on factors of economic well-being)

May 05 2020

How the Federal COVID-19 Response Impacts New Mexico: Introduction

2024-03-19T15:04:29-06:00Economic Security Publications, Publications, Racial and Ethnic Equity Publications|

Fact Sheet (series introduction) Congress has passed several aid packages to help Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic downturn. This series looks at what's in the aid packages, how they will impact you, your family, community and state, who was left out of the stimulus, and what should come next.

Apr 30 2020

Essential but Excluded

2021-08-20T09:21:57-06:00Economic Security Publications, Local Data, Publications, Racial and Ethnic Equity Publications, Tax and Budget Publications|

Report Despite the fact that immigrants work, pay taxes, and are a vital part of our economy, many were left out of the relief packages Congress passed to help blunt the coming recession and assist displaced workers and small business owners. Not only is that harmful to many New Mexico children and families, it also will impede our ability to rebuild our economy. (State- and some county-level data on selected demographics, and state-level data on immigrant tax contributions)

Mar 12 2020

It’s Time to Repeal the Capital Gains Deduction

2021-08-26T15:21:23-06:00Publications, Racial and Ethnic Equity Publications, Tax and Budget Publications|

Policy Brief New Mexico is one of just nine states to effectively tax capital gains less than the wages and salaries earned by hard-working New Mexicans. Beginning in 2003, those with capital gains income – who are overwhelmingly the wealthiest in New Mexico – were allowed to deduct 50 percent of their capital gains from their state income taxes. In 2019, legislators reduced the amount to 40 percent.

Feb 07 2020

Early Childhood Education Helps All Kids Thrive

2021-08-26T11:21:50-06:00Economic Security Publications, Education Publications, Local Data, Publications, Tax and Budget Publications|

Policy Brief All New Mexico children deserve to have the opportunities in their most formative years that will help them to thrive and succeed in life. Unfortunately too many kids in New Mexico lack access to such opportunities either because their hard-working families cannot afford them or programs are simply not available in their communities. (State-level data on child and family poverty, and child care costs)

Feb 04 2020

Professional licensure means an inclusive workforce and a better future for New Mexico

2021-08-30T12:32:39-06:00Economic Security Publications, Human Rights/Civic Participation Publications, Publications, Racial and Ethnic Equity Publications|

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.

Jan 29 2020

Ensuring New Mexico’s Kids Have Enough to Eat

2024-03-19T15:05:32-06:00Economic Security Publications, Health Publications, Local Data, Publications, Tax and Budget Publications|

Fact Sheet New Mexico children face major challenges when it comes to having enough food to eat, but there are common-sense policy solutions that we can take to end food insecurity and improve children's health, well-being, and opportunities to reach their full potential. (State-level data on childhood food insecurity)

Jan 15 2020

2019 New Mexico KIDS COUNT Data Book

2024-03-19T15:06:02-06:00Kids Count Publications, Local Data, Publications, Racial and Ethnic Equity Publications|

NM KIDS COUNT Data Book We're seeing good news and bad news in this annual publication of the latest data on child well-being in New Mexico. While the child poverty rate has improved, for example, New Mexico still ranks near the bottom of the nation on this indicator. Besides data, policy recommendations are included so the state can take action to improve child well-being. (State-, county-, tribal-, and school district-level data on indicators of child well-being; data by race and ethnicity where available)

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