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  • Governor signals concerns about business bills

    Dan Boyd - Albuquerque Journal, Syndicated content|Updated Feb 24, 2021

    SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's recent suggestion that this might not be the right time for New Mexico lawmakers to pass bills imposing new requirements on businesses — including mandatory paid leave and a higher minimum wage — surprised advocates who say such measures are needed to protect front-line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. And backers of the bills, which have already drawn fierce debate during the 60-day legislative session, said Tuesday they would keep pushing the measures despite the gover...