Business to lawmakers: We re in a world of hurt
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Of all the issues facing New Mexico, the limited access to broadband service should be at the forefront of the Legislature’s agenda. The COVID-19 pandemic has made it abundantly clear that New Mexico can no longer afford to punt this issue to another year. The Federal Communications Commission found that nationwide, approximately 19 million Americans do not have broadband service in their area. Rural areas face even more dire statistics, with almost one-fourth of the population going without internet access.
Unfortunately, broadband coverage in New Mexico falls behind even these averages. According to comprehensive studies done by the New Mexico Department of Information Technology, 20% of the state does not have internet connection. In the digital age, access to internet connection is a human necessity – one that should be equally available to all citizens. When internet service is inac
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Supporters of the Healthy Workplaces Act argue it would reduce the spread of illness in the workplace while protecting employees who otherwise face the non-choice of working sick to pay bills or staying home with the wolf at the door.
It’s a laudable goal. The pandemic has put front-and-center the risks not only of community spread but of income insecurity. Much of our business community agrees some paid time off is important for a healthy workforce and private sector.
Unfortunately, lawmakers have thus far ignored business owners’ pleas for common-sense compromises; the House approved the Healthy Workplaces Act on Sunday by a slim vote, sending it over to the Senate.