New Mexico did it. Could we do it here?
While parents across America navigate a childcare crisis, New Mexico is working on a solution: They’re making childcare free.
New Mexico Governor Lujan Grisham wrote, “By investing in universal childcare, we are giving families financial relief, supporting our economy, and ensuring that every child has the opportunity to grow and thrive.”
Governor Grisham is right. Investing properly in young people doesn’t just help parents today, it lays the building blocks for strong communities tomorrow.
So how did New Mexico do this? They made their tax code more progressive! In 2024, New Mexico won the accolade of “Most Improved” tax code, and they now have the ninth most progressive tax code in the nation. The truth is, there’s enough money to pay for the programs that families in our state need, we just have to make the rich pay what they owe.
Want to help here in Washington? Well stay tuned, because we’re about to send out a survey to all our activists so we can hear which progressive revenue ideas you care most about – and how you want to help make them reality.
-Treasure
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