SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday expressed her support and appreciation to the New Mexico State House for successfully passing HB 31, legislation to raise New Mexico’s minimum wage. “Tonight, New Mexico came one step closer to realizing a...
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Gov. Lujan Grisham announces plan to reverse Medicaid policies that create barriers to accessing coverage
Santa Fe, N.M. – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday directed the Human Services Department to seek federal approval to reverse several policy decisions previously made on the Medicaid program that would have impacted nearly 700,000 New Mexicans. A letter to the...
Governor, Rep. Lente announce introduction of legislation to expand commercial hemp
SANTA FE - Gov. Lujan Grisham announced on Wednesday the introduction of the Hemp Manufacturing Act, legislation to expand the commercial and industrial uses of hemp in New Mexico. Sponsored by Representative Derrick Lente, House Bill 581 would establish a seamless,...
Gov. Lujan Grisham, Senator Stewart announce introduction of Solar Tax Credit legislation
SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Tuesday the introduction of Senate Bill 518 to reinstate a solar tax credit and more easily allow for home and business owners to take advantage of New Mexico’s solar energy potential. Sponsored by Senator Mimi...
Gov. Lujan Grisham, Reps. Salazar and Cadena announce legislation creating Centers of Excellence
SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday announced the introduction of legislation to create four Centers of Excellence at New Mexico higher education institutions. House Bill 7, introduced by Reps. Tomás Salazar and Micaela Cadena, would support and drive...
Governor Lujan Grisham appoints University of New Mexico Regents
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Saturday five appointments to the University of New Mexico Board of regents. In an Executive Message to the state Senate, the governor submitted to the Senate Rules Committee the following nominations for...
Governor and legislators announce legislation to boost Working Families Tax Credit and electric vehicle infrastructure
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state legislators announced on Friday legislation to support working families and expand energy-efficient transportation across New Mexico. HB 23, introduced by Reps. Natalie Figueroa, Willie D. Madrid, Anthony Allison and...
Governor Lujan Grisham; Sens. Candelaria, Stewart; Rep. Small announce transformative energy legislation
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday highlighted the introduction of bold, comprehensive clean energy legislation, crafted over the course of a year with the assistance of community organizations and unions and advocates, that will significantly...
Governor Lujan Grisham withdraws New Mexico National Guard from border deployment; orders assistance to Hidalgo county
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday evening ordered the withdrawal of the majority of National Guard troops deployed at the state’s southern border. The governor directed that troops in Hidalgo County and surrounding southwestern New Mexico counties...
Governor Lujan Grisham, Sen. Carlos Cisneros announce legislation boosting funding from the Small Business Investment Corporation
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday announced the introduction of Senate Bill 10, which would double the funding for the Small Business Investment Corporation, a targeted approach at boosting investment in New Mexico small businesses. Senate Bill 10,...