To act as though throwing up a small section of wall on private land does anything to effectively secure our southern border from human- and drug-trafficking or address the humanitarian needs of the asylum seekers and local communities receiving them - that's nonsense.

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I do worry. ... If Democrats around the country, including me, are not talking about those precise strategies ... I think we won't get attention for the economic efforts that we're making.

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This is a very unique set of circumstances, and it requires a uni... by Michelle Lujan Grisham

This is a very unique set of circumstances, and it requires a unique set of extraordinary efforts.

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Because of House Republican Leadership’s reckless and political actions, hundreds of thousands of Dreamers continue to live in an avoidable and cruel limbo.

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It sounds to me like they're trying to keep a productive process from occurring.

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As governor, I'll work to make New Mexico a national leader in clean energy by moving to renewable energies such as solar and wind and through innovative, smart policy and practices such as methane mitigation.

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With an investment in our state's energy infrastructure to capture methane, we will create jobs, increase revenue for our schools, and protect the health of workers and communities, all while reducing harmful emissions that are contributing to climate change.

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I don't see the minimum wage as a fight between capital and labor, between persistent small businesses and diligent employees. I think offering New Mexicans a pathway out of poverty helps all of us, no matter which side of the check you sign.

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Our minimum wage is too low. So we need to raise it. by Michelle Lujan Grisham

Our minimum wage is too low. So we need to raise it.

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Workers and students and part-time working parents across New Mexico are taking home too little, trying to stretch dollars as far as they'll go to pay for basic necessities.

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More and more Americans are experiencing the direct impacts of climate change, from the wildfires in California, to devastating hurricanes in the Southeast, to drought in the Southwest. And they are choosing candidates who are ready to do something about it.

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As our clean energy industries grow, so too will sustainable, wel... by Michelle Lujan Grisham

As our clean energy industries grow, so too will sustainable, well-paying jobs.

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Climate change is real and we have to address it. by Michelle Lujan Grisham

Climate change is real and we have to address it.

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By embracing clean energy across the country, we can create more and better jobs, protect the air our children breathe and the water they drink, and keep electricity more stable over time.

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Higher education is a cornerstone of our state's future. by Michelle Lujan Grisham

Higher education is a cornerstone of our state's future.

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When I campaigned for governor, I was clear about where our priorities must lie: Opportunity for New Mexico students and long-overdue recognition of New Mexico educators and staff.

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I have vowed to make my administration's educational priorities - indeed, priorities in any issue area - abundantly clear. Students come first, and hardworking faculty deserve every respect and dignity.

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I look forward to the opportunity to continue to push for the welfare of our students and the dignity of our educators' work in my role as governor.

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I voted with most of my colleagues in the U.S. House to reject a farm bill that would have cut $20 billion from the SNAP program.

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It's certainly possible to live on a SNAP budget, but it's impossible to feed yourself or your family healthy, nutritious food.

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Nobody in this country, the richest on Earth, should ever go hung... by Michelle Lujan Grisham

Nobody in this country, the richest on Earth, should ever go hungry.

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