Posts Tagged ‘state budget’
The Line: Governor’s Vetoes Lead To New Debate Over State Budget
April 14, 2017 – Governor Susana Martinez vetoed more than half of the bills passed in this year’s 60-day legislative session. The governor also vetoed all funding for higher education and the legislative branch in the state budget. She is expected to call lawmakers back to Santa Fe for a special session. This week, host…
Read MoreThe Line: Governor Says Furloughs Are Ahead
March 31, 2017 – Governor Susana Martinez stated recently that she may soon furlough some government employees. The governor claims that furloughs are necessary to address issues in the current budget year, but many lawmakers disagree. The Albuquerque Journal editorial board called on Governor Martinez this week to release the data she is using to…
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