New Mexico Budget Sees 6 Billion Gap and Veto Actions
Governor Martinez trims about 4 million in projects with line item vetoes while vetoing 185 thousand for a Santa Fe solar array. The budget allocates 2.6 billion for public education and redirects 10 million from a tobacco settlement to support a college scholarship program temporarily. A 4.2 percent spending rise is planned for next year, and pension rules will tighten cost of living increases for most retirees.
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New Mexico Law Ideas Include Autism Coverage and Tax Powers
Bills consider requiring autism coverage for public employee health plans and for retirees, extending a 2009 private sector mandate. Proposals curb social media password requests, relax rural telecom regulation, let municipalities levy lodging taxes, and create a Public Defender Commission independent of the governor. Also tighten New Mexico chile labeling.
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Obama proposal tweaks tax rules to trim deficit
Obama wants smaller income tax brackets and changes to the standard deduction and personal exemption, aiming to cut the deficit by 340 billion over a decade. The chained CPI plan lowers measured inflation, sparking GOP support and Dem opposition, with Social Security and Medicare savings listed as major targets.
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FAA pressure fuels airport tower funding despite data gaps
The FAA continues to fund numerous contract towers amid Congress pressure to add towers, arguing old data justifies the program while accident rates have improved. Only about 10 percent of the nation's 5,000 public airports have towers, leaving most low-traffic fields to pilot coordination.
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New Mexico lawmakers debate tax breaks campaigns and public funding
Measures considered include auditing tax incentives jobs created and eligible businesses. expanding supplemental public campaign financing for some PRC and appellate court candidates. extending hunting and fishing licenses to one year. an electronic tracking system to curb meth precursor sales. community based mental health teams. requiring contractor campaign contribution disclosures. and supporting audit based PE courses at Santa Fe Community College. A new class of benefit corporations would mandate environmental and social goals alongside profits.
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