/tags/child-tax-credit child tax credit en-US Copyright Thu, 15 Jun 2023 01:42:45 GMT /local-news/2023-06-14/new-mexico-made-improvements-in-child-well-being-but-still-ranks-last Despite Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signing numerous policies intended to improve the well-being of New Mexico’s children, the state continues to rank last nationally. That’s according to this year’s Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, released Wednesday. But, despite the concerning score, there is hope in the data. Thu, 15 Jun 2023 01:42:45 GMT /local-news/2023-06-14/new-mexico-made-improvements-in-child-well-being-but-still-ranks-last Nash Jones /local-news/2023-03-13/house-approved-bill-ups-direct-payments-and-eliminates-tax-hike-for-top-nm-earners A tax reform package got the go-ahead from the New Mexico House late Sunday with a few substantial changes. The amended bill increases the amount all taxpayers will get in direct payments and nixes a proposed tax hike for New Mexicans who make the most. Mon, 13 Mar 2023 23:49:29 GMT /local-news/2023-03-13/house-approved-bill-ups-direct-payments-and-eliminates-tax-hike-for-top-nm-earners Nash Jones /local-news/2023-02-09/competing-proposals-would-increase-nm-child-tax-credit The expansion of the federal child tax credit in 2021 made a dent in how many U.S. children are living in poverty, but it ended after just one year. New Mexico, a state with the second highest child poverty rate in the country, quickly passed its own version of the tax relief for people with children last year. While parents won’t see the benefits of the state credit until they file taxes next year, lawmakers are already debating whether to increase it. Fri, 10 Feb 2023 01:39:55 GMT /local-news/2023-02-09/competing-proposals-would-increase-nm-child-tax-credit Nash Jones /local-news/2023-01-25/advocate-calls-for-equity-as-nm-lawmakers-debate-tax-reforms Significant tax reforms are expected to move through the Roundhouse this year with bipartisan support. Bill Jordan with New Mexico Voices for Children is calling for lawmakers to create a more equitable tax code — not only with an eye towards income levels, but race and gender as well. Thu, 26 Jan 2023 01:40:42 GMT /local-news/2023-01-25/advocate-calls-for-equity-as-nm-lawmakers-debate-tax-reforms Nash Jones /local-news/2022-02-10/new-leader-of-nm-voices-for-children-says-more-families-need-support Amber Wallin, who was named executive director of New Mexico Voices for Children at the beginning of this year after being with the child advocacy organization since 2012, talks about gaps in support for many families in New Mexico. Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:24:23 GMT /local-news/2022-02-10/new-leader-of-nm-voices-for-children-says-more-families-need-support /2021-07-16/cash-from-child-tax-credit-lands-in-family-bank-accounts-across-mountain-west Advocates and social scientists say the extra money will help low and middle-income families recover from the economic impacts wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic and lift millions out of poverty. Thu, 15 Jul 2021 23:52:25 GMT /2021-07-16/cash-from-child-tax-credit-lands-in-family-bank-accounts-across-mountain-west Matt Bloom, Robyn Vincent