by Lauren Thorp | Mar 4, 2022 | Legislative Updates, Press Releases
PRESS RELEASES Governor signs legislation making college tuition-free New Mexico’s program the most expansive in the nation SILVER CITY, NM – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday signed Senate Bill 140, the New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship Act, making college...
by Lauren Thorp | Mar 3, 2022 | Legislative Updates, Press Releases
PRESS RELEASES Governor signs legislation to reform and expedite professional licensure SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday signed legislation to expedite the process by which New Mexico reviews and processes professional licenses. The regulatory reform...
by Lauren Thorp | Mar 3, 2022 | Legislative Updates, Press Releases
PRESS RELEASES Governor signs legislation that will provide millions of dollars for expanded affordable housing in New Mexico SANTA FE — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today signed Senate Bill 134, the New Mexico Housing Trust Fund, which will provide a dedicated...
by Lauren Thorp | Mar 1, 2022 | Legislative Updates, Press Releases
PRESS RELEASES Governor enacts historic raises for New Mexico teachers, bolsters state education staff SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday was joined by educators, students and legislators as she signed multiple pieces of priority legislation into law...
by Lauren Thorp | Mar 1, 2022 | Legislative Updates, Press Releases
PRESS RELEASES Governor caps interest rates on storefront loans SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday signed House Bill 132, reforming predatory lending practices by lowering the cap on small loan interest rates from 175% to 36%. “As we continue to grow...
by Lauren Thorp | Feb 28, 2022 | Legislative Updates, Press Releases
PRESS RELEASES Governor signs legislation expanding Buy New Mexico initiative Supports local, veteran-owned, and Native-owned businesses SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday signed legislation expanding the state’s Buy New Mexico initiative, broadening...