There will be money put into the reserves based off of the pork that the legislature is not spending, so it’s about $71 million that goes into the reserves to shore up the reserves and our ratings so that they’re in good condition. – Governor Martinez, responding to questions Friday after acting on bills sent…
Month: May 2017
Crib Sheet: May 12th, 2017
I would not support increasing the taxes on food if it’s a standalone piece. It has to be something that is going to be considered in a very broad tax reform that broadens that base and lowers the gross receipts tax for all the consumers. – Governor Martinez in a speech to the Economic Forum…
Nota Bene: 05.09.2017
I believe if I want your money to run my campaign, I should ask you for it…I shouldn’t use tax dollars to promote my ideas. – Paul Ryan McKenney, candidate for Albuquerque City Council District 9 I. Campaigns for the Albuquerque City Council are in full formation, the Albuquerque Journal reports 17 citizens have followed…
Crib Sheet: May 3rd, 2017
Tonight’s results send a clear message: even in arguably the most liberal city in the state, New Mexicans don’t have the appetite to pay higher taxes. This was the same out-of-touch agenda that Santa Fe lawmakers tried to jam through when they passed a $350 million tax increase – including raising the price of gas.…