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Press Release: Sad Day for New Mexico…
New Mexico (February 28, 2025) – Today, the New Mexico House of Representatives passed HB 11 Welcome Child and Family Wellness Leave Act. This was a substitute bill for the Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) passed on a straight party-line vote out of the House Commerce and Economic Development Committee on February 20, 2025. The substitute HB 11 offers six weeks of paid leave for various medical reasons and 12 weeks for the birth or adoption of a child. The bill passed the House by a vote of 38 to 31, with bipartisan opposition to the passage. Although the tax rate is lower in the substitute bill, it is still a new employment tax on both employees and employers. The bill also provides for a payment to one parent
Press Release: New Poll Results Give Insight into the Needs of New Mexicans!
Albuquerque, NM (February 26, 2025) – A poll commissioned by the New Mexico Business Coalition made abundantly clear that New Mexicans have a lot on their minds during the current legislative session. The poll and all related data were released today and posted on nmbizcoalition.org. The state’s crime crisis is top of mind, and people across all age groups and ethnicities want serious work done to correct it. They want stricter enforcement and more significant penalties for repeat offenders and theft. However, legislators have tabled numerous bills that take a hard stance in addressing crime. Carla Sonntag, president and CEO of the New Mexico Business Coalition, said, “People are tired of the out-of-control crime in this state and living in fear.” They don’t want any more excuses from legislators; they
Press Release: New Poll Results Confirm New Mexicans Want Action to Address Crime!
New Poll Results Confirm New Mexicans Want Action to Address Crime! New Mexico (February 13, 2025) – This summer, the governor called a special session specifically to address crime. While the Republicans agreed to work on crime bills, the Democrats did not support the effort. No bills were heard, and no action was taken. Some of the same thing is happening during the current legislative session, which is nearly half over. On Saturday, 2/8/25, the Democrats tabled two important bills and threatened to do the same to other bills. NMBC President and CEO, Carla Sonntag, said, “Two important bills that matter most to New Mexicans were tabled on a straight party-line vote. HB 107 Penalty for Drug Trafficking & Death, which targets stiffer penalties for drug dealers, and HB 136
New Mexico’s Crime Crisis. Who Owns It?
Most New Mexicans can agree on one thing: our state is grappling with a severe and escalating crime crisis. From Albuquerque to smaller rural communities, the impacts of rising violence and lawlessness are being felt across every corner of New Mexico. This crisis isn’t happening in a vacuum—it’s been fueled by a combination of problematic policies and systemic failures. Open borders and sanctuary policies have made it easier for criminal networks to operate unchecked. The flow of fentanyl into our communities continues to devastate families, while human and sex trafficking have become alarmingly prevalent. Meanwhile, a ‘Catch and Release’ judicial system, along with other ‘soft on crime’ measures, sends a clear message to offenders that accountability is minimal, and consequences are fleeting. After six years in office, it seems Governor
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