capitol reports
The 2023 New Mexico Legislative
January 17 - March 18
Capitol Report – February 2, 2023
8 Views Intro: Federal relief funds for schools provide an opportunity for transformative changes for students and teachers. Jason Espinoza reports from the Roundhouse: Runs 1:30 Q: std ((Script)): This is Jason Espinoza with today’s
Capitol Report – February 1, 2023
13 Views Intro: New Mexico Legislators are hoping to spur innovation and economic development by investing in efforts to support quantum science and technology. Jason Espinoza reports from the Roundhouse: Runs 1:30 Q: std ((Script)):
Capitol Report – January 31, 2023
12 Views A legislative proposal to expand access to state museums and parks for children in foster care gained bi-partisan support in its first committee. Jason Espinoza reports from the Roundhouse: Runs 1:30 Q: std
2023 Capitol Report – January 27
48 Views Intro: Food and agriculture is a core industry of New Mexico and will be a topic of discussion during this year’s legislative session. Jason Espinoza reports from the Roundhouse: Runs 1:30 Q: std
2023 Capitol Report – January 26
18 Views Intro: School teachers who buy supplies for their classrooms may soon be eligible for an income tax deduction. Jason Espinoza reports from the Roundhouse: Runs 1:30 Q: std ((Script)): This is Jason Espinoza
2023 Capitol Report – January 25
23 Views Intro: With intense wildfires consuming hundreds of thousands of acres last year, New Mexico legislators are searching for solutions. Jason Espinoza reports from the Roundhouse: Runs 1:30 Q: std ((Script)): This is Jason
2023 Capitol Report – January 24
26 Views Paying for school lunches may be a thing of the past for students at New Mexico public schools. Jason Espinoza reports from the Roundhouse: Runs 1:30 Q: std ((Script)): As part of the
2023 Capitol Report – January 20
35 Views The hustle and bustle of the first week of the 60-day legislative session is coming to a close. Jason Espinoza reports from the Roundhouse: Runs 1:30 Q: std ((Script)): Today marks the end
2023 Capitol Report – January 19
26 Views Intro: Improving New Mexico’s child welfare rankings is top of mind for many nonprofit advocates during this year’s legislative session. Jason Espinoza reports from the Roundhouse: Runs 1:29 Q: std ((Script)): New
2023 Capitol Report – January 18, 2023
34 Views Tuesday marked the first day of the 2023 Legislative Session. Jason Espinoza reports from the Roundhouse: Runs 1:29 Q: std ((Script)): After two years of mostly empty hallways due to pandemic restrictions, the
2023 Capitol Report – Tuesday, January 17
34 Views The First Session of the 56th New Mexico Legislature starts today at Noon. 112 elected state lawmakers will convene in the state capitol in Santa Fe, fondly referred to as the Roundhouse. Jason

Jason Espinoza
NMBA Legislative Consultant
Jason brings over a decade of experience in association management, public policy, and government affairs. Prior to founding his own firm, Jason served as President and CEO of New Mexico’s statewide chamber of commerce and prior to that served as its Vice President of Government Affairs.
Jason earned a master’s degree in Political Management from The George Washington University. He also graduated summa cum laude from Arizona State University with bachelor’s degrees in History and Political Science.