As the New Mexico legislature continues to debate on how to tackle a large budget deficit, the coalition to increase the tax on tobacco products continues to grow. The following organizations are currently in support:
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
American Federation of Teachers
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
American Lung Association
American Heart Association
Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids
Chronic Disease Prevention Council
Coalition to End Homelessness
Health Action New Mexico
Keres Consulting
Lutheran Advocacy Ministries
March of Dimes
National Education Association
New Mexico Allied Council on Tobacco
New Mexico Cancer Center
New Mexico Center on Law & Poverty
New Mexico Public Health Association
New Mexico Social Workers Association
New Mexico Voices For Children
Nuestra Salud
Parents Reaching Out
Please contact Sandra Adondakis, NM Government Relations Director, if you would like to be added as a supporter: 505-382-2280 or [email protected].