State Government
The Line: Senate Overrides Veto By Governor Martinez
March 17, 2017 – State senators voted this week to override a veto by Governor Susana Martinez on a bill that would have allowed teachers more flexibility to use the full number of sick days in their contracts. Right now, teachers are penalized in their evaluations if they take more than three sick days. But…
Read MoreEthics Oversight Measures Advance
March 17, 2017— The legislative session is reaching a crescendo of activity during its final week and the issue of corruption is back in the spotlight as Democrats cry foul over an unusual request from the governor—one that would seem to benefit a generous contributor to her reelection campaign. That comes as ethics oversight bills…
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