The 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 evaluate whether furloughs are necessary: Gov. should produce data supporting drastic measures

Host Gene Grant and this week’s Line opinion panelists discuss the furlough threat and current budget outlook for the state of New Mexico.

LINE PANELISTS:
Janice Arnold-Jones, former state representative
Mark Boitano, former NM state senator
Dede Feldman, former state senator
Laura Sanchez-Rivét, attorney at Cuddy & McCarthy, LLP