Commissioners discuss cash ties to economic group
Chaves County voters debate 25,000 funds earmarked for the Chaves County Economic Development Foundation after pressure from GOP supporters. The board tables decision on the fund’s destination amid tense political lobbying and threats, as county officials weigh a message to the Roswell Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
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Lawmakers clash over budget timing and veto risks
State Sen. Tim Jennings says the governor will likely veto the budget and an override seems doubtful. He blasts the delay as a waste of time and cites an unanticipated 100 million dollars in new state revenue. Jennings plans to travel to Santa Fe to attend his daughter’s Goddard High School graduation.
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Budget talks hinge on reserves amid oil industry downturn
Lawmakers aim to keep reserves around 10 percent of spending, about 400 million, as budget negotiators balance additional revenue with Johnson's demands. Coll warns of coalition risk if the package changes, while Rawson says votes exist to override a veto but unlikely on a prior budget over ride due to union pressure.
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