New Mexico passes covid relief bill. $1200 for the unemployed

[peoli]

New Mexico lawmakers on Tuesday passed a bipartisan coronavirus relief bill that will deliver a one-time $1,200 check to all types of unemployed workers and up to $50,000 for certain businesses. The bill also provides smaller stimulus checks to immigrants without legal status in the country and dependents, as well as additional funds for food banks, virus testing and contact tracing efforts.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-mexico-passes-covid-relief-bill-330-million-dollars/

[LizBeth]

1. If NM is doing it, I can see Oregon doing it. Fingers crossed. Would take care one month of expenses

[peoli]

3. I hope so too

[walkingman]

2. Excellent - This shows the difference in having a Dem for Gov vs Rethug Gov. Texas should follow

suit. In March, Texas received $12.84 billion in federal coronavirus relief funds as part of the CARES Act. So far, the state has spent $7.14 billion with $5.7 billion remaining before the Dec. 30 deadline when those funds would be returned to the federal government, if not appropriated.

Our pitiful Governor (Gregg Abbott) is too damn stupid and cold hearted to do anything for the people of Texas.

The shitkickers and hillbillies in my State disgust me.

[Dreampuff]

9. Congratulations to New Mexico

For doing the right thing. I can relate to walking man's response. DeSantis is no better then Abbott.

[Scalded Nun]

13. The members of the axis of evil (Abbott, Patrick and Paxton) need to be in jail

They only lift a finger if it is to slide some money into their pockets.

People in this state are just too fucking hate-filled and ignorant. We are working on at least purple, but it sure is slow.

[peacebuzzard]

4. great news from New Mexico.

I have 2 disabled sisters who live there, and would visit if not for the Covid.

[Quixote1818]

5. Thanks! I just sent this to my boss. We have been hit very hard by this. nt

[LittleGirl]

6. This is the right thing to do

We’re all stressed out by covid, our jobs, our lack of job security, paying bills, hoping that the economy doesn’t collapse thanks to the Do Nothing Congress.
Shame on them.
They are a disgrace.
McConnell needs to go.

[triron]

7. I live in Albuquerque and read about this today in the newspaper.

Since I'm retired I don't think it affects me personally but that's fine.
Lots of people are struggling economically.

[lunatica]

14. The money is targeted for the unemployed, emergency food and

housing relief and to grants for small businesses. It will go into effect immediately.

I’m retired and living in Santa Fe, so I’m pretty sure I won’t get it. I don’t mind at all. I’m very pleased with this development!

[warmfeet]

8. Good for them.

It needs to be done all across America.

[Karadeniz]

10. I hope they're just the first!

[lunatica]

11. And they did passed it in Thanksgiving week!

Our state legislature is open for business just a day or two BEFORE Thanksgiving. Imagine that!

Of course, there are plenty of MAGATs plenty pissed off because this $1,200 payment is just a “bribe” and everyone is duped and Democrats are “retards” falling for it.

So yeah, let’s reach out to the MAGATs.

[BadgerMom]

12. Proud New Mexican today!

[lunatica]

15. Me too!

We have great bragging rights in NM!

[BobTheSubgenius]

16. Well done, New Mexico!