New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty
Recent News About New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty
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SB 13, a legislative proposal concerning State-Tribal Education Compacts, has successfully passed the full Senate with unanimous support on February 25th.
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Paid Family and Medical Leave is a necessity for workers, according to advocates in New Mexico.
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New Mexico is currently considering House Bill 77, which seeks to enhance access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for eligible residents.
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The New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty, in collaboration with Ives & Flores, will conduct a free public webinar on February 13, 2025.
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A settlement has been reached in the class action lawsuit, Duran v. New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (DWS), addressing claims related to overpaid pandemic unemployment benefits.
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The 2025 legislative session has commenced, presenting an opportunity to advance priorities developed in collaboration with families, community leaders, and advocates across the state.
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The New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty is encouraging donations this #GivingTuesday to support its mission of fostering a more equitable state.
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New Mexico's at-risk students continue to face significant educational challenges, according to a motion filed by the Yazzie/Martinez plaintiffs with the First Judicial District Court. The motion claims that the state has failed to provide a constitutionally sufficient education and calls for a comprehensive action plan led by the Legislative Education Study Committee (LESC).