In her reelection campaign Michelle Lujan Grisham made a lot over the State’s low unemployment rate. Unfortunately, when it comes to workforce participation, not only has New Mexico not come close to achieving pre-pandemic levels, but the State’s participation rate actually DROPPED by .5% from June 2022 to October 2022.
Will the 2022 session include ANY public policy reforms that address New Mexico’s low rate relative to other states? Full chart below and linked.
Covid relief funds are still available. Probably has something to do with lack of participation.
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Thank you for your kind words!