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)

Oct 29 2019

The Working Families Tax Credit is a Smart Investment in a Healthier New Mexico

2020-01-10T12:26:09-07:00Economic Security Publications, Education Publications, Health Publications, Local Data, Publications, Racial and Ethnic Equity Publications, Tax and Budget Publications|

Fact Sheet Improving the Working Families Tax Credit would put more money back into the hands of New Mexico’s hard-working families – and the businesses where they will spend it. (State-level data on Working Families Tax Credit recipients.)

Oct 15 2019

Fairer Taxes Put Us on the Road to a Stronger New Mexico!

2021-08-25T15:24:54-06:00Economic Security Publications, Local Data, Publications, Tax and Budget Publications|

Fact Sheet Most New Mexico families with children will see a state income tax cut thanks to legislation enacted in April. The legislation also helps make our state tax system more fair and will provide a reliable stream of revenue for our schools, hospitals, and more. (State-level estimates on number of taxpayers who will see a state income tax cut and the total amount returned.)

Apr 08 2019

Policy, Advocacy, and Child Well-being in New Mexico

2019-05-08T12:00:53-06:00Economic Security Publications, Health Publications, Publications, Tax and Budget Publications|

Presentation Most people do not associate taxes with health, but there is a definite connection -- and it goes beyond raising enough revenue to pay for health care programs like Medicaid. What we tax, who pays the most, and who benefits are all aspects that impact a family's financial security, which in turn, impacts where they can live, what kind of food they can afford to purchase, and more.

Feb 05 2019

New Mexico’s Working Families Tax Credit and the Federal Earned Income Tax Credit

2021-08-25T15:38:09-06:00Economic Security Publications, Education Publications, Health Publications, Local Data, Publications, Tax and Budget Publications|

Report Tax credits for low- and moderate-income working families are a common-sense way to spur economic activity by putting money into the hands of consumers who will spend it. They have also been shown to improve health outcomes. These are just some of the reasons New Mexico should increase its Working Families Tax Credit. (State-, county- and legislative district-level data on who claims the WFTC and how much they receive)

Jan 21 2019

Tax and Jobs Analysis of San Juan Generating Station Closure

2021-08-25T15:41:19-06:00Local Data, Publications, Tax and Budget Publications|

Report The San Juan Generating Station in Waterflow, New Mexico, is slated for closure in 2022. Closure of both the mine and plant will eliminate approximately 450 jobs and result in the loss of tax revenue for San Juan County, San Juan Community College, and the local school district. This analysis shows that the complex is a good candidate for redevelopment as a solar photovoltaic plant, saving jobs and tax revenue. (State-level estimates of the fiscal and economic impacts of closing the San Juan Generating Station.)

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