By Morgan Lee, Associated Press
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed economic relief legislation that provides $600 rebates to low-income workers and a tax holiday for restaurants that have been hobbled by aggressive pandemic health restrictions.
Lujan Grisham on Wednesday signed two bills that are part of an ambitious economic recovery package.
New Mexico state finances and trust funds are rebounding amid a surge in oil production and prices, along with a boost from 2020 federal relief to state and local government, businesses, the unemployed, school districts and tribal governments. This pandemic has been devastating for everyone, but the pain has been spread unequally, Lujan Grisham said in a statement. My hope is these economic relief efforts reach those who need them most.
New Mexico Governor Touts Progress On Virus, Draws Criticism -
By Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is touting her administration s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, saying the state stepped up last year with direct economic aid and is looking to provide more relief through pending legislation.
She spoke Tuesday during an online forum, acknowledging that the pandemic has been a cruel hardship. Critics have accused her of ignoring her own policies and spending thousands of dollars on groceries while many New Mexicans remain without jobs and businesses have yet to recover.
The Republican Governors Association on Monday launched a week of digital ads targeting the governor, and Republican leaders in the state say Lujan Grisham s choices have had unfortunate results.
Civil Rights Claim Seeks $1.8 Billion Or In-Person Schooling - By Morgan Lee And Cedar Attanasio Associated Press Accusations of civil rights violations