1/2 In NM, one of the poorest states in the US, GovLujan Grisham announced that NM will be the 1st in the nation to offer universal free child care, expanding a program that lifted 120K residents out of poverty by keeping in school and to work. The program also raised wages for childcare workers.

2/2 “Child care is essential to family stability, workforce participation, and NM’s future prosperity,” Grisham said. “By investing in universal child care, we are giving families financial relief, supporting our economy, and ensuring that every child has the opportunity to grow and thrive.”