Enchantment State News

With the New Mexico Legislature beginning its session, NFIB State Director Jason Espinoza has called on lawmakers to reject proposals that could complicate operations for small businesses in the state.

Espinoza stated, "While small business owners feel more certain about future business conditions, inflation continues to take a toll on Main Street and their employees. Our members want lawmakers to reject any policy proposal that would increase their costs or add more red tape – including an ambiguous paid family medical leave mandate. This session, lawmakers must keep the challenges our small businesses are facing in mind and promote greater economic opportunity."

In December, Espinoza identified opportunities for reforms favorable to small businesses and highlighted potential challenges that might raise operational costs in New Mexico. A 2023 NFIB New Mexico member ballot revealed that 89% of small business owners opposed implementing a paid family and medical leave mandate.