Poverty on guv's agenda
Gov. Bill Richardson announced Friday that he is forming a poverty task force.
"While our state’s economy is expanding, figures show the income gap is widening,” Governor Bill Richardson said in a press release. “We can not allow our neighbors to fall behind. We must be bold in our solutions to help struggling families make ends meet.”
The task force, which will submit its recommendations in September, will develop specific recommendations for legislative and regulatory initiatives to reduce poverty and income inequality in New Mexico.
Richardson wants the task force to research a range of issues, including strategic initiatives to address hunger, housing and child care needs, adequate compensation and a fair minimum wage, easing access to higher education and assisting former prisoners in finding employment.
"At this point, nothing is off the table,” Governor Richardson said. "We must attack the problem from every angle if we’re going to see significant changes.
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