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Cooperatives are worth nurturing, and not just as models of democratic workplaces — though that's a good start.
Two bills making their way through New Mexico's legislative session, SB 419 and HB 481, would budget $200,000 for “activities to promote and develop cooperative forms of business,” including “training and technical assistance to create and maintain cooperative businesses.”
At this writing, the house bill has passed committee, while the senate bill awaits a hearing.
The effort is well worth Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's signature. A small appropriation for teaching workers how to found and manage enterprises is a large human investment.
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