GOVERNOR MARTINEZ CUTS SPENDING FOR MOST STATE AGENCIES MONDAY, WHEN SHE SIGNED OFF ON THE ONLY OUTSTANDING BILLS APPROVED DURING THE RECENT SPECIAL SESSION TO SHORE UP NEW MEXICO’S NEARLY 600 MILLION DOLLAR DEFICIT.
IT MEANS 5-AND-A-HALF PERCENT BUDGET CUTS FOR AGENCIES THAT OVERSEE STATE PARKS, MUSEUMS, STATE COURTS, CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS, STATE SCHOOLS FOR THE BLIND AND DEAF, THE FILM INDUSTRY AND OTHERS. IT ALSO CUTS INTO THE MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PENSIONS.
BUT GOVERNOR MARTINEZ VETOED FUNDING CUTS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND THE CHILDREN YOUTH AND FAMILIES DEPARTMENT.
