New Mexico Voices For Children
Recent News About New Mexico Voices For Children
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Childcare aid helps reduce poverty; call to raise worker wages
New Mexico has made significant investments in early childhood programs, which have shown promising results in improving child well-being.
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New Mexico leaders address Trump's planned deportation strategy
State officials and local organizations are preparing to respond to former President Donald Trump's proposed immigration policies.
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Potential threat to Head Start under proposed Project 2025
A program known for its bipartisan support, Head Start, might face challenges under a potential second term of Donald Trump.
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New Mexico officials unveil proposals to counter Trump's deportation plans
New Mexico is taking a stance against potential immigration enforcement actions by the incoming Trump administration.
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New Mexico's child poverty ranking depends on measurement criteria
Does New Mexico have the highest child poverty rate in the United States?
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New Mexico's child poverty rank varies due to different census measures
An alternative measure from the U.S. Census Bureau ranks New Mexico as 17th in the nation for child poverty, which is above the national average.
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Mental health crisis impacts Gen Z kids in Southern New Mexico
Southern New Mexico is facing a mental health crisis among its youth, reflecting a nationwide trend.
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New Mexico sees drop in child poverty with help from state programs
New Mexico's child poverty rate has seen a notable decline, thanks to state programs such as refundable tax credits. This information comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s annual supplemental poverty measure, which was released in September.
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New Mexico's child poverty ranking improves with consideration of anti-poverty programs
The U.S. Census Bureau has released data indicating that New Mexico's child poverty rate improves significantly when anti-poverty programs are considered under the supplemental poverty measure. According to this measure, the state ranks 22nd in the nation for child poverty, a marked improvement from its last-place ranking under the official poverty measure.
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Federal report highlights impact of anti-poverty measures on New Mexico's child poverty rate
A federal report has, for the first time, detailed New Mexico's child poverty rate after considering anti-poverty measures such as tax credits and food assistance. According to advocates, this is a significant achievement for the state.
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Longtime child welfare lobbyist Bill Jordan retires after 26 years
Bill Jordan, a longtime lobbyist at the Roundhouse, is retiring after 26 years with the nonprofit New Mexico Voices for Children. Throughout his career, Jordan has been dedicated to advocating for issues affecting young people.
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Bill Jordan reflects on 30 years as NM Voices for Children lobbyist
New Mexico In Depth Executive Director Trip Jennings recently interviewed Bill Jordan, a longtime lobbyist for NM Voices for Children. Jordan retired last week after over 30 years of lobbying New Mexico lawmakers on various issues. During the interview, they discussed his experiences and aimed to demystify the Roundhouse for readers and viewers.