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The Line: Judge Overturns Ten Vetoes

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August 17, 2017 – In late spring, New Mexico’s Legislative Council filed a lawsuit, arguing that 10 bills Governor Martinez vetoed during the 2017 legislative session should become law, saying that the governor did not follow proper veto procedures.   Last week, a district court judge overrode the vetoes.  Judge Sarah Singleton ordered Secretary of State…

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The Line: Special Session Wraps Up, What’s Next?

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June 2, 2017 – The special legislative session wrapped up earlier this week with a budget deal that leaves less than 1% in the state’s reserves. Funding for higher education was restored but the economic future of the state still remains unclear. The Albuquerque Journal reported that Senator John Arthur Smith believes there’s a “50-50…

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