Reporter Joe Monahan reports that the New Mexico Legislature meets in special session today, and you can view the proceedings in real time at:
https://www.nmlegis.gov/

He reports further that

Here's the breakdown of the major items the Governor is asking for at today's special:

--Appropriate $194 million for one-time unemployment compensation to bolster unemployment checks by $300 a week for four weeks. 

--$100 million for a small business grant fund allowing up to $50,000 per business, with a prioritization of the hospitality and restaurant industry. 

--$15 million would provide emergency housing assistance, while another $5 million will go to shoring up the state's many food banks with emergency funds.

For further details, follow Mr Monahan's links, and you can check out more information at his blog, joemonahan.com.


Cheryl Haaker, webmaster  lwvcnm.org
League of Women Voters of Central New Mexico