State Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (nm)
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Recent News About State Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (nm)
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham: Governor Appoints Secretary of Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Monday the appointment of David Dye as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM).
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham: Disaster Unemployment Assistance Opens for New Mexicans Affected by Wildfires
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At the request of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, President Biden has authorized federal disaster aid for the State of New Mexico, making Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) available to New Mexicans whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted as a direct result of the 2022 Wildfires.
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham: Governor Requests Greater Federal Assistance for New Mexicans, Asks Federal Government to Cover 100% of Disaster Costs
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting additional federal assistance under the disaster declaration signed by the president earlier this month in response to widespread wildfire activity across the state.
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham: State Works with Local and National Partners to Stand Up Free Hot Meal Sites for Those Affected by Wildfires
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As wildfires continue to displace thousands of New Mexicans, the state has worked with local and national partners to coordinate six sites in northern New Mexico communities that will provide hot meals to all. This joint effort is in coordination with local leaders in Taos and Colfax counties.
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham: Governor Lujan Grisham Names Brig. Gen. Miguel Aguilar as Adjutant General of New Mexico
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Friday that she has selected Brigidier General Miguel Aguilar as the next Adjutant General of New Mexico.
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham: Governor Lujan Grisham to Call Special Session to Get Cannabis Done
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will call the New Mexico Legislature into special session roughly Wednesday, March 31, to finish the work of legalizing adult-use cannabis.
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham: President Biden Signs Governor Lujan Grisham’s Request for Presidential Disaster Declaration
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday announced that President Joe Biden has approved her request to declare a Presidential Disaster in New Mexico due to multiple wildfires burning around the state, unlocking millions of dollars in relief for affected individuals and communities.
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham: Governor Lujan Grisham Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for New Mexico Wildfires
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday submitted a request to President Joe Biden and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for a Presidential Disaster Declaration for New Mexico as a result of widespread wildfire activity across the state.
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham: Governor Lujan Grisham Statement on Reported Draft Supreme Court Opinion on Roe V. Wade
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement following the report of a draft U.S. Supreme Court opinion that would overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade:
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham: State Transportation Secretary Retiring
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Secretary Michael Sandoval of the state Department of Transportation will be retiring, effective May 1, 2022, after serving 27 years in state government.
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham: Lujan Grisham Administration Announces End of 35-Year ‘Jackson’ Lawsuit
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and the State of New Mexico announced on Thursday the historic culmination of Jackson, et al., vs. the Los Lunas Center for Persons with Developmental Disabilities, et al., one of the longest-running institutional reform lawsuits in the country.
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham: New Mexico Leads the Nation as Governor Lujan Grisham Makes Childcare Free for Most Families
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Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday announced family-focused initiatives eliminating costs for child care for most New Mexico families, increase capacity for child care services in areas lacking access, and supporting early childhood professionals. This dramatic expansion of cost-free services builds on the administration’s prior work to deliver affordable child care to more New Mexico families, supporting tens of thousands more families across the state by previously doubling family eligibility for the state’s Child Care Assistance Program.
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham: Governor Announces $10 Million in Grant Funding for Food Security
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Wednesday the availability of $10 million in grant funding for food security efforts around the state.
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham: All Together NM Fund Coordinating Donations for New Mexicans Impacted by Wildfires
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Tuesday that the All Together NM Fund is collecting donations for New Mexicans impacted by wildfires burning across the state. The funds will be distributed to affected New Mexico communities in coordination with local organizations for emergency shelter, food and water distribution, and access to medical support.
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham: Governor Urges Local Restrictions on Fireworks Due to Wildfires, Drought Conditions
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday signed an executive order urging New Mexico municipalities and counties to ban the retail sale of fireworks in their communities.
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham: Readout of Governor’s Call with Delegation Members and Federal Partners on Wildfire Resources
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham was joined on a call with federal officials today by Sen. Martin Heinrich, Sen. Ben Ray Luján, and Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández.
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham: Governor Celebrates Earth Day 2022
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement on Earth Day 2022 celebrating the many actions New Mexico has taken under her leadership to combat climate change, protect the environment, and further climate resiliency initiatives:
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham: Governor Signs Emergency Declarations for Colfax, Lincoln, San Miguel and Valencia Counties
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday signed executive orders declaring states of emergency in the counties of Colfax, Lincoln, San Miguel, and Valencia, making available funding and state resources for communities battling ongoing wildfires and recovering from recent wildfires.
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham: Eliminating the Tax on Social Security Benefits
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We're using every available tool to keep more money in New Mexicans' pockets
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham: Protect New Mexicans' Paychecks
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It's more important than ever to protect New Mexicans' paychecks
