We finished a good school year, a special session. It’s a great moment to say we’ve got incredible leadership across our state, in this department. I’ve got a confidence and a humble place of excitement for our state and where we’re headed. – NM Public Education Department Secretary Hanna Skandera, who announced she will be…
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Crib Sheet: May 30th, 2017
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…
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…
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.…