I think we all agree that kids that are going to school with something in their belly is a good thing.

I think we all agree that kids that are going to school with something in their belly is a good thing.

I certainly look to being part of that conversation, working with Senator Bennet however I can, as he is continuing to lead the charge.

Can I count on your support to ensure that everyone in your Department knows that getting New Mexico the resources needed to meet the needs of residents is a priority of the Administration?

I certainly look to being part of that conversation, working with Senator Bennet however I can, as he is continuing to lead the charge.

What I've heard from providers across New Mexico and in different parts of America is the concern of a reality, where we're losing a lot of folks, and that tells me that we could be doing more for retention.

I appreciate that. Why was there not additional support in the budget for the Affordable Connectivity Fund?

I think it's important for all of us to bring more attention to this particular program, which was supported broadly, Democrats and Republicans.

I agree with our Chair, with Chair Stabenow, about the importance of the investment that came in mental and behavioral health, about $387 million which would help train about 18,000 behavioral health providers.

I think we all agree that kids that are going to school with something in their belly is a good thing.

I certainly hope that we can come together as a body, as a family here, to make sure that we are working in that regard.

I think it's important for all of us to bring more attention to this particular program, which was supported broadly, Democrats and Republicans.