Senate passes wave of business relief bills

Yesterday the New Mexico Senate passed SB 1 Restaurant Gross Receipt Tax Deduction with a resounding 42-0 vote. Senate Bill 1 is the first meaningful piece of Legislation to com…

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2021 Legislative Heroes and Zeroes

Every year during the Legislative Session NMBC has carried on a practice of  identifying "Legislative Heroes and Zeroes." While NMBC does not label individuals or lawmakers as “Zeroes,” we won't…

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em123020a/legislature/Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Roundhouse will be closed to the public during the 2021 Legislative Session. Photo shot Wednesday December 30, 2020. (Eddie Moore/Albuquerque Journal)

Legislative Session will closed to the public

New Mexico's 60 day Legislative Session begins on January 19th this year. But like most things lately, this year's session will feature some unprecedented changes. With the continuing Covid-19 pandemic…

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$100M in grants for New Mexico small businesses approved by state

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a $330 million relief bill on Wednesday that will provide $100 million in aid for New Mexico businesses who desperately need it.  Millions of dollars…

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State Legislature passes COVID relief bill in quick session

In a speedy, single-day special session of the state legislature yesterday, New Mexico lawmakers approving a $330 million package intended to provide financial relief to workers and businesses harmed by the…

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Governor Lujan Grisham signs small business recovery legislation

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation Tuesday that will offer $400 million in low-interest loans to small businesses and nonprofits in New Mexico that have endured economic damage as a…

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2020 Legislative Session Wrap

The special legislative session, which officially ended Monday evening, 6/22/20, was called to address significant budget issues as well as some needs by businesses hurt by the economic shutdown.Unsustainable budget…

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Legislators moving fast on business legislation, but you can help

Since the pandemic shutdown began in March, NMBC has been working determinedly to help the state, it's businesses and employees in every way possible get back on their feet. Whether…

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State Legislative Special Session begins on Thursday

This week state legislators will return to the capital for a special (closed door) legislative session to address pressing issues facing the New Mexico, namely the massive $2 billion hole…

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