Governor signs part of bill to pay for legislative session
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About 460 employees at the state Capitol will get paychecks this week. But Martinez vetoed emergency funding for the state’s court system. Continue Reading
House committee OKs bill to provide tuition aid for preschool teachers
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The measure would provide $2 million in tuition assistance for preschool teachers to further their education. Continue Reading
After expanding Medicaid, New Mexico deals with uncertainty
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By June 30 Medicaid is expected to cover about 44 percent of the state’s population, or 922,000 residents, including 388,000 children. Continue Reading
State organic certification program withering from funding drought
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The program has grappled with a $100,000-a-year deficit since the state cut its funding in 2010 and capped the fees it could collect from farmers. Continue Reading
Better vehicle mileage crimps New Mexico’s road fund
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New Mexico’s Road Fund was once considered a pot of money that would keep growing. No longer. Continue Reading
Medicaid reform can save New Mexico
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Gov. Susana Martinez’s misguided decision to expand Medicaid could push New Mexico toward insolvency. Continue Reading
Martinez signs budget-balancing measures
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The governor vetoed cuts to an economic development program and various other accounts. Continue Reading
Lawmakers approve new bill to fund session
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If Gov. Susana Martinez signs the bill it would hearten employees at the Capitol who are expecting a paycheck at the end of this week. Continue Reading
Focus shifts this week to state’s fiscal year 2018 budget
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Lawmakers will begin work this week on crafting a $5.9 billion spending bill for fiscal year 2018. Continue Reading
In battle over Legislature’s spending, governor vetoes ‘feed’ bill
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It remained unclear on Friday night what steps top Democrats would take next to secure funding for the current session. Continue Reading
Legislative Democrats offer a jobs plan that’s short on details
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A raise in the minimum wage, spending on public works projects, and expanding broadband internet service to rural areas are among the proposals Democrats are pushing. Continue Reading
New Mexico tourism chief says there are no funds to grow ad campaign
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The “New Mexico True” campaign cannot expand into new markets because of the same budget woes afflicting government agencies across the board. Continue Reading
Lawmakers send governor last compromise bills to balance state budget
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Unclear is whether Republican Gov. Susana Martinez will veto any pieces of the solvency package for fiscal year 2017. Continue Reading
Lawmakers say legal pot could help boost state revenues
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Sen. Gerald Ortiz y Pino and Rep. Bill McCamley plan to focus on the economic benefits of their proposal. Continue Reading
Most NM voters oppose cuts to education funding, poll finds
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Most New Mexico residents want to preserve state funding for schools and instead raise taxes to address state budget shortfalls, according to a new poll released Wednesday. Continue Reading