Reena Szczepanski
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Reena Szczepanski
@reenaszcz.bsky.social
· Mar 20
How New Mexico Became an Obamacare Success Story
www.nytimes.com
I am so darn proud of New Mexico! We were the 1st and only state to do everything possible to keep health insurance affordable for New Mexicans. And we did it with bipartisan support!
NM, we can do hard things, and we did!!!
www.nytimes.com/2026/03/20/h...
NM, we can do hard things, and we did!!!
www.nytimes.com/2026/03/20/h...
When federal premium subsidies expired, New Mexico stepped up. We became the only state in the country to fully replace that assistance with state dollars. But now, the federal administration is proposing a rule that could put New Mexico’s Health Care Affordability Fund at risk.
September 21, 2026 at 6:27 PM
When federal premium subsidies expired, New Mexico stepped up. We became the only state in the country to fully replace that assistance with state dollars. But now, the federal administration is proposing a rule that could put New Mexico’s Health Care Affordability Fund at risk.
Reposted by Reena Szczepanski
Thanks to the almost two dozen states who have stepped up to make health care more affordable, even after Congress refused to extend federal subsidies. It’s helping more people get the care they need, and more states should follow their lead.
How New Mexico Became an Obamacare Success Story
www.nytimes.com
March 23, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Thanks to the almost two dozen states who have stepped up to make health care more affordable, even after Congress refused to extend federal subsidies. It’s helping more people get the care they need, and more states should follow their lead.
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But the ACA was always meant to be a first step. We still have to do more to expand access and make health care more affordable for everyone.
March 23, 2026 at 6:17 PM
But the ACA was always meant to be a first step. We still have to do more to expand access and make health care more affordable for everyone.
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The day the Affordable Care Act passed was one of my proudest moments as president, because it meant that millions of Americans would have access to health care, some for the first time.
March 23, 2026 at 6:17 PM
The day the Affordable Care Act passed was one of my proudest moments as president, because it meant that millions of Americans would have access to health care, some for the first time.
We will keep fighting to
make healthcare more affordable because keeping your family healthy should not break the bank. Thank you @barackobama.bsky.social for your leadership. So many of us will carry the baton forward.
make healthcare more affordable because keeping your family healthy should not break the bank. Thank you @barackobama.bsky.social for your leadership. So many of us will carry the baton forward.
Thanks to the almost two dozen states who have stepped up to make health care more affordable, even after Congress refused to extend federal subsidies. It’s helping more people get the care they need, and more states should follow their lead.
How New Mexico Became an Obamacare Success Story
www.nytimes.com
March 23, 2026 at 8:15 PM
We will keep fighting to
make healthcare more affordable because keeping your family healthy should not break the bank. Thank you @barackobama.bsky.social for your leadership. So many of us will carry the baton forward.
make healthcare more affordable because keeping your family healthy should not break the bank. Thank you @barackobama.bsky.social for your leadership. So many of us will carry the baton forward.
I am so darn proud of New Mexico! We were the 1st and only state to do everything possible to keep health insurance affordable for New Mexicans. And we did it with bipartisan support!
NM, we can do hard things, and we did!!!
www.nytimes.com/2026/03/20/h...
NM, we can do hard things, and we did!!!
www.nytimes.com/2026/03/20/h...
How New Mexico Became an Obamacare Success Story
www.nytimes.com
March 20, 2026 at 7:42 PM
I am so darn proud of New Mexico! We were the 1st and only state to do everything possible to keep health insurance affordable for New Mexicans. And we did it with bipartisan support!
NM, we can do hard things, and we did!!!
www.nytimes.com/2026/03/20/h...
NM, we can do hard things, and we did!!!
www.nytimes.com/2026/03/20/h...
🖊️SIGNED: Four critical health care bills signed into law today by @GovMLG. I was proud to sponsor HB 4, HB 306, and SB 101. In NM, you should be able to see the doctors you need and find insurance you can afford. Even as Washington abandons that vision, we’re not backing down.
March 6, 2026 at 10:25 PM
🖊️SIGNED: Four critical health care bills signed into law today by @GovMLG. I was proud to sponsor HB 4, HB 306, and SB 101. In NM, you should be able to see the doctors you need and find insurance you can afford. Even as Washington abandons that vision, we’re not backing down.
The progress we made in this 30-day session came from a simple approach: stay focused on the priorities we hear and see in our communities every day. That means access to health care, the cost of living, and the safety and dignity of our neighborhoods. We keep going from here. tinyurl.com/2vx4fye6
A productive session: Democrats delivered
In January, House Democrats laid out plans to make life better and more affordable for New Mexico families by expanding access to health care, building a sustainable universal child care
www.santafenewmexican.com
March 2, 2026 at 10:18 PM
The progress we made in this 30-day session came from a simple approach: stay focused on the priorities we hear and see in our communities every day. That means access to health care, the cost of living, and the safety and dignity of our neighborhoods. We keep going from here. tinyurl.com/2vx4fye6
sourcenm.com/2026/02/16/w... PASSED IN BOTH CHAMBERS - HB 128. When a firefighter develops cancer in the line of duty, we must be there to support them. Proud to stand with IAFF and @cindynava4nm.bsky.social on this critical change to state law.
Workers' comp didn't cover a New Mexico firefighter's cancer — a new bill would change that • Source New Mexico
A bill in the New Mexico state Legislature would greatly expand the list of cancers that workers' compensation covers for firefighters.
sourcenm.com
February 18, 2026 at 11:45 PM
sourcenm.com/2026/02/16/w... PASSED IN BOTH CHAMBERS - HB 128. When a firefighter develops cancer in the line of duty, we must be there to support them. Proud to stand with IAFF and @cindynava4nm.bsky.social on this critical change to state law.
When a firefighter develops occupational cancer, it’s a terrifying moment. They face routine toxic exposure to keep us safe, and our laws should reflect that reality. HB 128 passed the House 61–1 to ensure firefighters who get sick on the job have access to the support they deserve.
February 12, 2026 at 7:45 PM
When a firefighter develops occupational cancer, it’s a terrifying moment. They face routine toxic exposure to keep us safe, and our laws should reflect that reality. HB 128 passed the House 61–1 to ensure firefighters who get sick on the job have access to the support they deserve.
HB127 passed the House unanimously! This bill expands access to care by improving expedited licensure, strengthening telehealth, and allowing highly trained international doctors to practice here. The new telehealth registry will be a lifeline for patients who can’t safely travel for specialty care.
February 12, 2026 at 1:59 AM
HB127 passed the House unanimously! This bill expands access to care by improving expedited licensure, strengthening telehealth, and allowing highly trained international doctors to practice here. The new telehealth registry will be a lifeline for patients who can’t safely travel for specialty care.
Proud to co-sponsor Senate Bill 55 with Sen.Mimi Stewart, because it would increase New Mexico’s solar tax credit from 10% to 30%, raise the cap from $6,000 to $15,000, and help homeowners and small businesses afford clean energy while supporting local solar jobs across our state.
New Mexico solar firms hope tax credit hike will help boost business
With the expiration of a federal tax credit, installation companies are feeling the strain. Customers are relying more heavily on state aid.
www.santafenewmexican.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Proud to co-sponsor Senate Bill 55 with Sen.Mimi Stewart, because it would increase New Mexico’s solar tax credit from 10% to 30%, raise the cap from $6,000 to $15,000, and help homeowners and small businesses afford clean energy while supporting local solar jobs across our state.
I’m proud the House once again passed The Immigrant Safety Act today. We chose compassion, care, and dignity, and refuse to be complicit in harm. We also pledge to work with the communities impacted to ensure economic opportunity outside of private detention.
January 31, 2026 at 3:29 AM
I’m proud the House once again passed The Immigrant Safety Act today. We chose compassion, care, and dignity, and refuse to be complicit in harm. We also pledge to work with the communities impacted to ensure economic opportunity outside of private detention.
WE are the authors of our American dream, where immigrants like my family have safety, respect, and a place in our shared home. This is a frightening time in our country as ICE tries to push people into silence, fear and hiding.
January 27, 2026 at 12:31 AM
WE are the authors of our American dream, where immigrants like my family have safety, respect, and a place in our shared home. This is a frightening time in our country as ICE tries to push people into silence, fear and hiding.
www.abqjournal.com/business/alb... Creativity is part of New Mexico’s economic future. Albuquerque’s creative economy supported 17.6K jobs and generated $1.75B in 2024. Building on that strength is a priority for me this session.
Albuquerque’s creative economy shows strong post-pandemic recovery, report says
In 2024, creative businesses in the Albuquerque metro area employed 17,682 workers
www.abqjournal.com
January 19, 2026 at 11:42 PM
www.abqjournal.com/business/alb... Creativity is part of New Mexico’s economic future. Albuquerque’s creative economy supported 17.6K jobs and generated $1.75B in 2024. Building on that strength is a priority for me this session.
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This is not a deal — it's an empty promise.
Trump and his Republican Congress are making healthcare more expensive for the middle class and ending it for working families.
Time for Democrats to stand tall for affordable healthcare. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Trump and his Republican Congress are making healthcare more expensive for the middle class and ending it for working families.
Time for Democrats to stand tall for affordable healthcare. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Senate reaches deal on ending the shutdown
Democrats are coalescing around a bipartisan agreement to fund the government.
www.politico.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:50 AM
This is not a deal — it's an empty promise.
Trump and his Republican Congress are making healthcare more expensive for the middle class and ending it for working families.
Time for Democrats to stand tall for affordable healthcare. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Trump and his Republican Congress are making healthcare more expensive for the middle class and ending it for working families.
Time for Democrats to stand tall for affordable healthcare. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Without this Special Session, New Mexicans will see insurance premiums soar on the Exchange. We want New Mexicans to know, regardless of what happens in Washington, D.C., your state lawmakers are looking out for you.
www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_n...
www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_n...
State lawmakers convene to address cuts that will 'hit New Mexican families the hardest'
"While dysfunction in Washington, D.C., grinds the federal government to a complete halt," the House speaker said, the state is taking action.
www.santafenewmexican.com
October 1, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Without this Special Session, New Mexicans will see insurance premiums soar on the Exchange. We want New Mexicans to know, regardless of what happens in Washington, D.C., your state lawmakers are looking out for you.
www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_n...
www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_n...
Today I visited @IAIASantaFe in my district and it’s such a jewel. From studio arts to creative writing to museum studies, students are learning to create in ways that both honor tradition and push boundaries. Honored to witness the work happening in this incredible space. 🎨🖌️🖼️
September 16, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Today I visited @IAIASantaFe in my district and it’s such a jewel. From studio arts to creative writing to museum studies, students are learning to create in ways that both honor tradition and push boundaries. Honored to witness the work happening in this incredible space. 🎨🖌️🖼️
www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_n... just one of the best days of the year.
'It's a tradition': Santa Fe streets go to the dogs for popular parade
Pets, owners and spectators took to downtown Santa Fe on Saturday for a popular Fiesta parade highlighting love of animals.
www.santafenewmexican.com
September 13, 2025 at 5:47 PM
www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_n... just one of the best days of the year.
Violence has no place in American political dialogue. I’m shocked to hear about the shooting of Charlie Kirk today, and I’m keeping him and all those impacted in my thoughts.
September 10, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Violence has no place in American political dialogue. I’m shocked to hear about the shooting of Charlie Kirk today, and I’m keeping him and all those impacted in my thoughts.
Vaccines should be available to those who want them. Once again, New Mexico is picking up the slack where the federal government has fallen short. Check DOH’s COVID-19 info page for updates. www.npr.org/sections/sho...
Concerned about federal vaccine policies, states are crafting their own
As federal health agencies change their approach to vaccine policy leaving access for COVID shots uncertain, some states are taking things into their own hands.
www.npr.org
September 9, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Vaccines should be available to those who want them. Once again, New Mexico is picking up the slack where the federal government has fallen short. Check DOH’s COVID-19 info page for updates. www.npr.org/sections/sho...
Trump sold out working people, cutting their healthcare and raising costs to pay for tax giveaways to the wealthiest Americans. We will not sit back and let cruel federal policy rob our neighbors of their healthcare and food security. www.governor.state.nm.us/2025/09/04/g...
Governor announces special session to begin Oct. 1 - Office of the Governor - Michelle Lujan Grisham
www.governor.state.nm.us
September 5, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Trump sold out working people, cutting their healthcare and raising costs to pay for tax giveaways to the wealthiest Americans. We will not sit back and let cruel federal policy rob our neighbors of their healthcare and food security. www.governor.state.nm.us/2025/09/04/g...