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The Line: Housing, Jobs, And The Economy

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March 2, 2018 – Does New Mexico need more affordable housing? The new federal tax bill that was signed into law last year kills incentives that had lowered the tax rate for corporations to encourage them to invest in affordable housing projects. And even with affordable housing, a decent-paying job is still important. But New…

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Unstable Housing Creates Challenges For Some Students

NMIF: homeless students

April 7, 2017 – Schools and community groups are banding together to assist students and their families during a vulnerable time in their life, when they find themselves homeless. According to the National Center for Homeless Education, about 10 thousand students in New Mexico experienced homelessness during the 2014-2015 school year. The NCHE also documented…

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