Reforms Blocked: Martinez Offers Veto Threat

Susana Martinez - practicing with her pistol

(KRQE) — The $5.6 billion spending plan for the budget year that begins in July is on its way to the governor's desk about two days early. But Tuesday, Gov. Susana Martinez indicated lawmakers aren't quite in the clear yet. The legislative session, which is primarily held to pass a budget, ends Thursday at noon.
Martinez told reporters she will likely veto the budget if legislators don't pass some of her tax and education reforms. Vetoing the budget would mean lawmakers would be back for a special session.
Martinez said her tax and education proposals go hand-in-hand with the budget that the legislature approved. Part of the spending plan includes money for reading initiatives and about $37 million for possible tax cuts. Read full story here: News New Mexico

Reforms Blocked: Martinez Offers Veto Threat