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John, I wanted to drop in to say a heartfelt thank you.
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We just wrapped up the legislative session here in Santa Fe, and I am so proud of everything we achieved for New Mexico families. We proved that we can still make meaningful progress – even during this challenging time for our nation.
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Here's what we got done:
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- Together, we put money back in the pockets of middle-class New Mexicans by slashing taxes for working families.
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- Together, we delivered $200 million in pandemic relief to New Mexico's small businesses.
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- Together, we scored big wins for New Mexico's students by boosting school funding in tribal communities, creating a new public advocate for special education students and clearing a pathway for early childhood education funding that's sustainable.
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- Together, we repealed outdated laws that criminalize abortion care – reinforcing reproductive rights in our state.
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- Together, we passed the NM Civil Rights Act, ending qualified immunity as a legal defense for government employees, including police officers. This will make sure that all state agencies are held accountable to the public and the rights of individuals are protected.
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- And together, we made history by legalizing recreational cannabis, which will generate millions of dollars for local governments, and expunge the records of those with cannabis-related offenses, which will help bring social justice in ways in which we have been talking about for years.
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John, big victories like these only happen when they've got the support of the people. None of this would have been possible without grassroots support from across the state – from people like you.
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We're starting to get a glimpse of life after this pandemic – and I know that good things lie ahead. Thank you, thank you, for being a part of this team.
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Michelle Lujan Grisham
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