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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) reintroduced the bipartisan Two-Generation Economic Empowerment Act to increase opportunities for families living in poverty. The bill aligns and links existing systems and funding streams to target both parents and children with support aimed at increasing...
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) are calling for the passage of their legislation, the Two-Generation Economic Empowerment Act, after a report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that more coordination needs to be done at a national level to assist state and localities in...
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) has introduced the Pathways to Health Careers Act that builds on the success of the Health Profession Opportunity Grant Program using the same two-generation approach that combines job training with critical family supports that low-income parents need to succeed in achieving their health...
IN THE NEWS
Late last week, Senator Martin Heinrich (D-New Mexico) held a press conference to note the introduction of two powerful pieces of legislation designed to ameliorate multigenerational poverty in New Mexico and the rest of the US, too.
The two-generation system links services for parents and children in such a way as to enable success and increase...
Earlier this month, I hosted a Town Hall at the Las Cruces Convention Center with Senator Tom Udall. It was encouraging to see hundreds of people engage in our democracy and ask important questions about the direction of our state and nation. I am also grateful for the calls and letters I receive from New Mexicans every day in my offices about a...
A prosperous new future for New Mexico starts with investing in education.
In recent decades, our state has kept college tuition lower than our neighboring states, supported programs like the Lottery Scholarship, and made sure community colleges, branch campuses, and tribal universities can serve communities across our state. All of that is...
MARTIN’S BLOG
Dear Friend,
If we commit to going “All In” on a stronger foundation for our kids, we can build a New Mexico that they will be proud to call home. That starts with welcoming and healthier school environments, where they can learn important skills, make new friends, and build their confidence.
Last week, I visited the...
Dear Friend,
Service members, veterans, and their families deserve our utmost respect and gratitude. Military medals are an important way that we honor and recognize the service, accomplishments, and valor of our service members. Unfortunately, the process to receive these medals can be unnecessarily bureaucratic and delayed. I am committed to...
Dear Friend,
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee just voted to advance three landmark public lands conservation bills that I have been proud to champion alongside local community stakeholders in New Mexico.
The M.H. Dutch Salmon Greater Gila Wild and Scenic River Act designates portions of the Gila River, its watershed and other...
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