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Report: Higher Minimum Wage Gives Modest Economic Boost

Anonymous on August 3, 2012 - 1:47pm

July 30, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ALBUQUERQUE—If New Mexico lawmakers were to raise the state’s minimum wage to $7.75, the state would see an increase of some $12.8 million in its gross domestic product, and more than 100 jobs would be created.
That’s one of the conclusions in a new report from New Mexico Voices for Children, “How Raising and Indexing the Minimum Wage has Impacted State Economies.” The report also looks at how other states that have minimum wages higher than the federal minimum wage are faring.

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Stephanie Maez-Gibson

Anonymous on July 27, 2012 - 4:27am

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Melanie Aranda

Anonymous on July 27, 2012 - 3:23am


Melanie Aranda brings data and financial management experience to the Center for Civic Policy and specializes in GIS mapping and merging data files with organizational databases. Her involvement in social justice issues began in 1995 as a volunteer for the Petroglyph National Monument Protection Coalition, a non-profit organization involved in the struggle for indigenous rights.

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Amanda Manjarrez

Anonymous on July 27, 2012 - 2:39am

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John Daniel

Anonymous on July 27, 2012 - 1:37am


In his role as Senior Advisor, John Daniel contributes to the overall success of CCP by providing support on state-based strategy and civic engagement programs. He coordinates creative design and production of paid media, oversees the editorial functions of CCP’s online presence, and supports the issue advocacy and civic engagement efforts with policy and demographic research.

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Javier Benavidez

Anonymous on July 27, 2012 - 12:51am


A proud native New Mexican, Javier has spent more than a decade engaged in New Mexico’s progressive movement. As the Center for Civic Policy’s Communications Director, he leads the organization’s communications strategy, planning, implementation, and partner support.

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Michelle Penson

Anonymous on July 26, 2012 - 11:11pm


For a little over four years, Michelle Penson has served as the resident Data Diva and Excel Ninja in New Mexico. While she previously served both America Votes and State Voices in state, she now exclusively works with the Center’s partners to advance sector-wide goals through her data strategy, management and training expertise.

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