EDD Budget Requests Support a Diversified New Mexico Economy
15 Dec 2022
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SANTA FE, N.M. – Economic Development Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes asked state lawmakers today to continue their support for a diverse New Mexico economy with robust job growth and higher-paying jobs.
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