New Mexico lawmakers begin special session to address federal funding cuts

Published October 2, 2025 11:47am ET



Lawmakers in New Mexico reconvened at the state legislature on Wednesday for Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s (D-NM) special session to address federal funding cuts.

The governor said the session will aim to mitigate the most pressing federal funding problems affecting the state after the passage of President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.” The session will focus on several items, including funding for food assistance programs, public broadcasting, SNAP food assistance, and expanding the state’s health insurance program.

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