Court fight may loom over New Mexico vetoes
Democratic lawmakers claim Governor Susana Martinez did not properly veto five bills, including hemp research, and seek court guidance to determine if they become law. Officials warn action depends on courts, with threats of lawsuits if the vetoes stand or fail.
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Susana Martinez
New Mexico
Maggie Toulouse Oliver
John Blair
Secretary of State
Joseph Cervantes
D-Las Cruces
Roswell Refuge Expands Help With SANE Program
Victims of sexual assault in Roswell now have access to the SANE program at Roswell Refuge. SANE stands for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner. Nurse in charge Kimberly Hansen notes 64 hours of required didactic training plus practical work.
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Roswell
SANE
Kimberly Hansen
Hansen
Shutdown on taxes looms as House approves state budget
The New Mexico Legislature advanced a $6.1 billion spending plan and tax increases to Governor Martinez. The House vote party line sets up a veto showdown as Martinez signals possible tax vetoes and a potential government shutdown. The revenue bill would raise about $350 million in new taxes and fees to address a $156 million budget hole and fund roads and reserves.
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Susana Martinez
New Mexico
Albuquerque
House of Representatives
Martinez
House
Santa FE
Keith Gardner
Gardner
Minimum-wage hike to $9 heads to governor
The New Mexico Legislature passed Senate Bill 386 to raise the minimum wage to 8.25 in October and 9.00 by April 2018, with a 2.38 and 2.63 tipped wage in October and April 2018 respectively. Gov. Susana Martinez must sign. Several rural Republicans argued it could burden small businesses while chambers of commerce support the measure. Local city wages vary, Santa Fe already at 11.09.
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Susana Martinez
House of Representatives
Senate
Clemente Sanchez
D-Grants
New Mexico
Greater Albuquerque
Sierra County
Eliseo Alcon
Milan
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