NM Republican lawmaker urges Gov. Lujan Grisham to opt in to federal education tax credit program

The Education Freedom Credit is worth up to $1,700 in tax credits for those who donate to "scholarship-granting organizations."

By: Patrick Lohmann

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: March 31, 2026

Words: 500

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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A Republican state representative is urging New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to enter the state into a new federal tax credit program, one that rewards people who donate to organizations that provide scholarships to students in public, private or charter schools.

Rep. Rebecca Dow (R-Elephant Butte) on Monday sent the governor, who is a Democrat, a letter calling on her to opt the state into the federal Education Freedom Credit program, which was …

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