Rio Grande Foundation
Recent News About Rio Grande Foundation
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Senate Majority Leader Peter Wirth has introduced Senate Bill 85, which aims to enhance the 2019 law regarding nonprofit donor disclosure.
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Senate Majority Leader Peter Wirth has introduced Senate Bill 85, aiming to amend New Mexico's existing nonprofit donor disclosure laws.
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Democrat Deb Haaland has announced her candidacy for governor of New Mexico.
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S.B. 85, recently passed by the New Mexico Senate, aims to intensify the state's donor reporting requirements for independent expenditures (IEs).
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New Mexico's House Tax Committee recently heard testimony on a proposed bill, HB 275, which aims to eliminate the state's personal income tax.
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New Mexico legislators are considering a significant expansion of Medicaid despite the state already having a high percentage of its population enrolled in the program.
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New Mexico's approach to managing its finances is under scrutiny as the state accumulates a significant amount of money in permanent funds.
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The Rio Grande Foundation has expressed concerns over the introduction of Senate Bill 268, which proposes allocating $2.5 million to each of New Mexico's major universities, the University of New Mexico (UNM) and New Mexico State University (NMSU).
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New Mexico students continue to face challenges in educational performance according to the latest National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) results.
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New Mexico's legislative session begins with nearly $900 million in new funds, as indicated by the latest budget analyses.
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New Mexico has long grappled with poverty, despite significant increases in oil production over the past decade.
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The Rio Grande Foundation (RGF), known for its focus on New Mexico tax and economic policies, has also been actively involved in advocating for online free speech.
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In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the New Mexico Rail Runner Express has experienced a modest increase in ridership.
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A recent opinion piece in the Santa Fe New Mexican challenges a statement made by New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham regarding child poverty rankings.
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Numerous media reports have recently highlighted supposed improvements in childhood poverty under the MLG Administration.
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New Mexico has seen a drop in its economic freedom ranking, falling from 45th to 47th place in the 2024 Economic Freedom of North America index.
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Despite increased spending, New Mexico remains at the bottom of national education rankings.
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Among the various economic policy areas impacting New Mexico is its regulatory burden, which poses challenges for businesses.
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The Rio Grande Foundation, known for its focus on promoting economic freedom in New Mexico, has responded to the latest findings of the Economic Freedom of North America 2024 index.
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New Mexico is facing a significant decline in public school enrollment, a concern that has been highlighted by the Rio Grande Foundation (RGF) for several years.