The legislature has formally approved the job creation package and the capital outlay bill is now law. Our focus now shifts to monitoring the implementation process to ensure these projects result in local hiring as promised.
November 18, 2011
Final supporters
ACT NOW TO CREATE JOBS!
We need to get serious about creating jobs in New Mexico. Families are struggling and can’t afford for politicians to wait until next year to act.
Please sign this petition to urge our state legislators to address and pass vital legislation during this special session set to begin on September 6th.
In the 2010 Special Session, legislators considered over 30 pieces of legislation and passed an entire state budget — in just three days! This special session is expected to last at least two weeks — plenty of time to pass critical job creation bills.
Please sign this petition to urge legislators to pass the following Jobs Agenda to put more New Mexicans back to work.
Capital Outlay - Severance tax bonds allow the State to complete capital projects and improve infrastructure statewide. Authorizing these projects now will keep more New Mexicans working. If the capital bill passes in September, projects would receive funding around December. If these projects are not considered until the 2012 session, monies would not become available until May, causing a six-month lag in work.
5% New Mexico business advantage when bidding on contracts with state and local governments - The current statute needs to tighten up residency requirements to ensure that only New Mexico businesses are receiving this advantage. In the past, other entities—which are not true New Mexico businesses—have qualified and received this credit.
High-Wage Tax Credit - By clarifying that the State’s high-wage job tax credit is to be calculated on the wages and benefits earned by the employee, businesses will continue to receive a predictable credit for hiring New Mexicans in “high-wage” jobs.
Unemployment Trust Fund - This bill addresses the solvency of the Unemployment Trust Fund without adding over $120 million in taxes on small businesses. It keeps the current employer contribution rate stable for at least one more year, so the Governor, lawmakers and industry experts can determine the best approach to achieving a predictable and fair contribution schedule in the future.
Updates
September 14, 2011
We reached 500 signatures today. I am drafting a formal letter to the legislative leadership to ensure this list is presented before the session begins.
Reached 500 supporters
September 13, 2011
September 13, 2011
I have spent the last few days meeting with legislative staff to outline the specific economic impact of the proposed capital outlay projects. We are identifying which offices remain undecided on the job creation agenda so we can focus our pressure where it will have the most impact.
Reached 100 supporters
September 6, 2011
6 Comments
keep our money in NM. tired of seeing all these contracts go to out of state companies when we have plenty of skilled workers right here.
WE NEED JOBS NOW NOT NEXT YEAR!
it is ridiculous that they wait so long to do anything when families are clearly hurting. do your jobs.
if they did it in 3 days back in 2010 there is no excuse for them to drag their feet now. fix the infrastructure.
just get it done. people are struggling.
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The legislature has formally approved the job creation package and the capital outlay bill is now law. Our focus now shifts to monitoring the implementation process to ensure these projects result in local hiring as promised.
November 18, 2011
Final supporters
ACT NOW TO CREATE JOBS!
We need to get serious about creating jobs in New Mexico. Families are struggling and can’t afford for politicians to wait until next year to act.
Please sign this petition to urge our state legislators to address and pass vital legislation during this special session set to begin on September 6th.
In the 2010 Special Session, legislators considered over 30 pieces of legislation and passed an entire state budget — in just three days! This special session is expected to last at least two weeks — plenty of time to pass critical job creation bills.
Please sign this petition to urge legislators to pass the following Jobs Agenda to put more New Mexicans back to work.
Capital Outlay - Severance tax bonds allow the State to complete capital projects and improve infrastructure statewide. Authorizing these projects now will keep more New Mexicans working. If the capital bill passes in September, projects would receive funding around December. If these projects are not considered until the 2012 session, monies would not become available until May, causing a six-month lag in work.
5% New Mexico business advantage when bidding on contracts with state and local governments - The current statute needs to tighten up residency requirements to ensure that only New Mexico businesses are receiving this advantage. In the past, other entities—which are not true New Mexico businesses—have qualified and received this credit.
High-Wage Tax Credit - By clarifying that the State’s high-wage job tax credit is to be calculated on the wages and benefits earned by the employee, businesses will continue to receive a predictable credit for hiring New Mexicans in “high-wage” jobs.
Unemployment Trust Fund - This bill addresses the solvency of the Unemployment Trust Fund without adding over $120 million in taxes on small businesses. It keeps the current employer contribution rate stable for at least one more year, so the Governor, lawmakers and industry experts can determine the best approach to achieving a predictable and fair contribution schedule in the future.
Updates
September 14, 2011
We reached 500 signatures today. I am drafting a formal letter to the legislative leadership to ensure this list is presented before the session begins.
Reached 500 supporters
September 13, 2011
September 13, 2011
I have spent the last few days meeting with legislative staff to outline the specific economic impact of the proposed capital outlay projects. We are identifying which offices remain undecided on the job creation agenda so we can focus our pressure where it will have the most impact.
Reached 100 supporters
September 6, 2011
6 Comments
my brother has been out of work for 8 months. enough is enough get back to work and pass these bills already.
keep our money in NM. tired of seeing all these contracts go to out of state companies when we have plenty of skilled workers right here.
WE NEED JOBS NOW NOT NEXT YEAR!
it is ridiculous that they wait so long to do anything when families are clearly hurting. do your jobs.
if they did it in 3 days back in 2010 there is no excuse for them to drag their feet now. fix the infrastructure.
just get it done. people are struggling.
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my brother has been out of work for 8 months. enough is enough get back to work and pass these bills already.