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Welcome Back, Bill: Guv Gives A Little; Moves Towards Center: Plus: Senate Leader Sanchez: Don't Fence Us In; Aims For Short Special; First Day Action
New Mexico Politics with Joe Monahan — ... and agreed to a 1.5 percent cut in public and higher education. He suggest a 3.5 percent across the board cut in other state agencies. Veteran Roundhouse observers said the Guv's compromise move will likely mean a deal will be cut and that this special session will not go completely nuclear. But there's still a lot of ground to cover. (Richardson's proposal here.) ...

Revenue Bills Introduced in NM Senate Despite Gov. Richardson's Proclamation
Democracy for New Mexico — ... Despite the Governor's prohibition against revenue enhancement, a number of Senators introduced bills yesterday to do just that, as well as protect certain kinds of funding from cuts. After meeting with Legislators yesterday, Richardson announced that he would agree to education cuts of 1.5%, with a goal of protecting teacher salaries, among other things. Click to read the Governor's proposal. He had previously insisted that no education funds be reduced.  ...

Does Gov. Richardson Have Constitutional Authority to Severely Limit Proposals at Special Session?
Democracy for New Mexico — ... in federal funds. Cutting this type of matching fund is like throwing free money way." Similar revenue enhancing bills are being taken up by the House Rules Committee this morning, and similar results as to their germaneness are expected. At least for right now, Governor Richardson is in the driver's seat on matters of raising additional revenues. An AP article lays out the options that are at the disposal of the Legislature according to Richardson's proclamation and proposal for balancing the budget. You can listen to House action, and watch or ...