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House Bill 11: New Mexico’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Act Spells Disaster for Small Businesses

Post author By Patrick M. Brenner
Post date January 18, 2025
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The Paid Family and Medical Leave Act threatens to impose crushing financial burdens on small businesses and restaurants, risking closures, job losses, and economic instability across New Mexico.

Tags Cato Institute, Competition, Heritage Foundation, Mimi Stewart, New Mexico House Bill 11 (2025), New Mexico Restaurant Association (NMRA), Paid Family and Medical Leave, Patricia Roybal Caballero, Restaurants, Small Businesses, Taxation, Taxes

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Assessing the Economic Impact of Undocumented Immigrants on New Mexico Taxpayers

Post author By Patrick M. Brenner
Post date December 6, 2024
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Undocumented immigrants in New Mexico contribute significantly to the economy through taxes and labor, but their net fiscal impact remains a burden due to the substantial costs of public services like education, healthcare, and law enforcement.