Feisty Female Friday: Michelle Lujan Grishan

The FFF this week is Michelle Lujan Grishan.

Michelle, also known by her initials MLG, is an American lawyer and politician serving as the governor of NM. She was born and grew up in NM, her ancestors having inhabited NM for 12 generations.

She previously served as a state representative, secretary of health, and was a County commissioner. Michelle was elected to the U.S. House, where she served on the Agriculture, Biotech, and Budget Committees and chaired of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. She is now serving her second term as governor of NM as the first democratic Latina governor elected in US history.

She has advocated for free college tuition for AZ residents and has joined the US Climate Alliance. Michelle was named a co-chair of the Biden-Harris Transition Team, was elected chair of the DGA, and has aimed to increase AZ voter participation. With recent federal budget cuts in mind, she has proposed additional funding for the RHCDF, making health insurance premiums more affordable and providing food assistance to all.

Her "Breaking Bad Habits" anti-litter campaign was launched, and features characters from the TV show Breaking Bad. Michelle has also promoted the state's universal childcare plan, which makes all NM families eligible for no-cost child-care, has legalized marijuana, supports abortion rights, and was a co-sponsor of the Assault Weapon Ban. She is a strong supporter of Israel, legalized marijuana, and of raising the minimum wage, environmental conservation, and supports economic growth for her state.

Lujan was married to Gregory Grisham until his death and has since remarried. She is mom to two daughters, grandmother of three, and lives in Albuquerque.