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New Mexico legislators rush to shore up safety net programs after federal cuts
Read full article: New Mexico legislators rush to shore up safety net programs after federal cutsNew Mexico legislators are pushing to shore up safety-net spending in response to President Donald Trump’s spending and tax cuts, in a state with one of the highest enrollment rates for Medicaid and federal food assistance.
Trump's big bill is prompting urgent action in some Democratic states, but not in Republican ones
Read full article: Trump's big bill is prompting urgent action in some Democratic states, but not in Republican onesNew Mexico lawmakers are convening in a special session this week to boost funding for food assistance and rural health care.
New Mexico Democrats mostly rebuff calls from Democratic governor to address high crime rates
Read full article: New Mexico Democrats mostly rebuff calls from Democratic governor to address high crime ratesDemocrats in the state legislative majority have rebuffed calls by New Mexico’s governor to address the “dangerous intersection” of crime and homelessness.