THE 6-POINT-2 BILLION DOLLAR BUDGET BILL CIRCULATING AT THE LEGISLATURE IN SANTA FE MAKES IT THROUGH A SENATE COMMITTEE MOSTLY INTACT. THE BILL CLEARED THE HOUSE LAST MONTH AND WON UNANIMOUS APPROVAL FROM THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE ON TUESDAY.
THE BUDGET PROPOSAL INCLUDES RAISES FOR TEACHERS AND STATE COPS … AND ADDS 37 MILLION DOLLARS FOR EDUCATION INITIATIVES. LAWMAKERS MUST APPROVE A BUDGET BEFORE THE SESSION ADJOURNS ON MARCH 21ST.
