During a remote Board meeting Thursday afternoon, the Chamber awarded a group of legislators and community leaders with the 2020 Chamber Awards for their important work on behalf of Albuquerque and New Mexico. The annual awards, largely devoted to those legislators and local officials who have done the most to advance important legislation and policy, […]
As COVID-19 cases continue to grow in New Mexico and particularly in Bernalillo County, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham last week extended the public health orders in effect for the state of New Mexico through July 15th, while also tightening some of restrictions on certain visitors to the state and warning that business re-openings may be
It took an extra day or two longer than expected, but the special legislative session called to address the budget woes brought on by both the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the spring shock to energy prices reached agreement on a series of cuts, clawbacks, and “sanding” of agency budgets and appropriations to reduce the state
The Chamber released today its 2020 Legislative Summary, the latest annual roundup of significant policy and budget developments coming out of both the regular session this winter and the special session that shaved hundreds of millions from the state budget in June. Covering major legislation and budgetary changes relating to business development, taxes, public safety, education,
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has updated its guidance document on securing forgiveness for federal Paycheck Protection Program loans to reflect new flexibility provided to employers in the latest legislation passed by Congress. For more information on applying for a PPP loan or further information on repayment and forgiveness, click here for the Treasury Department’s resources and guidance.
Three newly proposed ordinances — all sponsored by Councilors Isaac Benton and Lan Sena — to be considered by the Albuquerque City Council later this month would substantially add to the regulatory and financial concerns of Albuquerque businesses by requiring new expenditures, adding to payroll costs, and resurrecting yet again an even more complicated and
