SANTA FE (Jan. 16, 2024) – Ahead of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s State of the state address, NFIB State Director Jason Espinoza called on state lawmakers to keep local job creators’ interests in mind and reject policy proposals that escalate the cost of doing business.

“Escalating costs continue to take a toll on small business owners and the hardworking New Mexicans they employ. We urge lawmakers to reject harmful policy proposals that will make energy unaffordable, staffing a nightmare, and frivolous litigation even more likely. It’s incumbent state lawmakers come together to stop the mandate madness and instead, work together to promote greater economic opportunity for New Mexico families.”

Background:

In NFIB’s 2023 New Mexico member ballot, 89% of small business owners opposed the creation of a paid family and medical leave mandate.

According to a recent NFIB survey, twenty-three percent of small business owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem in operating their business, up one point from last month, and replacing labor quality as the top concern. CLICK HERE to view the full survey.