Racial and Ethnic Equity Publications

Apr 30 2020

Essential but Excluded

Alex McCausland2021-08-20T09:21:57-06:00Economic 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

Alex McCausland2021-08-26T15:21:23-06:00Publications, 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 04 2020

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

Alex McCausland2021-08-30T12:32:39-06:00Economic 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 28 2020

Expanding New Mexico’s Best Anti-Poverty Program

Alex McCausland2021-08-25T15:16:08-06:00Publications, Racial and Ethnic Equity Publications, Tax and Budget Publications|

Policy Brief These tax credits reduce poverty, improve outcomes for children, and incentivize employment for workers earning low incomes. A growing body of research shows that tax credits like the EITC and WFTC improve the health and well-being of the families and children who receive them.

Jan 15 2020

2019 New Mexico KIDS COUNT Data Book

Alex McCausland2024-03-19T15:06:02-06:00Kids 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)