Governor Grisham fashions herself as a Caesar. She makes the rules, and she is the Constitution.
Democratic Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is proposing a substantial increase of nearly 10% in general fund spending for the upcoming fiscal year, spanning from July 2024 to June 2025, totaling a significant $10.5 billion. The budget plan primarily aims to address critical issues such as housing opportunities, childhood literacy, and healthcare access. Additionally, there are provisions for encouraging the purchase of electric vehicles. More government, more taxes, more socialism. The Democrat way that always leads to economic collapse. Grisham seems intent on following California off the cliff as she also still moves to destroy the Bill Of Rights.
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Lujan Grisham unveiled the detailed $10.5 billion budget plan on Thursday, representing an approximate $950 million boost in general fund spending compared to the current annual obligations. This proposal is strategically timed as the Democratic-led Legislature is set to develop its own competing spending plan before the commencement of a 30-day legislative session on January 16. The governor retains the authority to veto any budget provisions approved by legislators.
🚨New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham (@GovMLG) and her progressive posse are back with their gun grab. pic.twitter.com/DKGI1ajph5
— NRA (@NRA) January 3, 2024
New Mexico, the nation’s second-largest oil-producing state, foresees a substantial multibillion-dollar surplus for the upcoming fiscal year. This surplus is primarily attributed to the significant production of oil and natural gas in the Permian Basin, located beneath southeastern New Mexico and western Texas.
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“The Constitution was literally put in place so this can’t happen.” @CarlHigbie dismantles New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham for dismissing the Constitution in the name of a gun safety “emergency.” pic.twitter.com/2RFWpoBWTT
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Affordable housing takes center stage in the governor’s agenda, with a proposed one-time spending of $500 million to expand opportunities through down-payment assistance and financing for affordable housing and related infrastructure. Additionally, $40 million is allocated for a statewide homelessness initiative. This move comes after voters expressed frustration with soaring home prices in Santa Fe, leading to the approval of a mansion tax for funding affordable housing initiatives.
NM Gov. Grisham proposes budget increase due to oil production surplus #NaturalGas #NaturalGas #Gas #GasIndustry #Natural [Video] New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has proposed a nearly 10% increase in the general fund spending for the fiscal year… https://t.co/YaPmuk4Zw3
— Dana Petersen (@DPetersenENG) January 5, 2024
Education is another key focus, with a proposed increase of $283 million, equivalent to 6.8%, in spending on public education, reaching nearly $4.5 billion. The goal is to strengthen specialized literacy programs and establish a state literacy institute. Additional funds will extend annual instructional time in public schools statewide. However, opposition from Republicans in the legislative minority is anticipated, particularly regarding the push to expand public school calendars.
The Lujan Grisham administration aims to address childcare needs, with plans to add 2,000 slots for infant and toddler childcare and expand early preschool by 1,380 slots through increased state spending. Moreover, support for children being raised by grandparents will be bolstered.
January 1st 2024 and Gov. Lujan Grisham is still the WORST governor in New Mexico history – Knight
Despite sustained spending increases on public education, recent frustrations among legislators have arisen due to disappointing outcomes. Statewide, only 38% of students read at their grade level, math proficiency stands at 24%, and the high school graduation rate lingers at 76%, notably below the national average of 87%. In her budget are also racist DEI initiatives to further erode the education system and racialize the population.
Governor Lujan Grisham remains committed to responsible spending within means, emphasizing supposed accountability. Her budget proposal includes a 3% increase in pay for workers at executive agencies and public schools statewide, with larger increases of 8% for corrections officers and 14% for state police. The police are almost in a state of revolt, so she utilizes the most common of Democrat tricks: using taxpayer money to placate a target group while her acts of destruction in other areas can continue. The state is currently over-run by illegals. She does almost nothing. to address the invasion.
Most state government and public school employees in New Mexico would get a 3% raise under Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's proposed fiscal year 2025 budget.
State police officers would benefit the most, getting a 14% raise under the proposed plan.https://t.co/X0Qpd5xwjE— Santa Fe New Mexican (@thenewmexican) January 4, 2024
Economists for state agencies caution that New Mexico’s income surge is slowing down but far from over. Lawmakers face the challenging decision of determining how much to spend now versus setting aside funds for the future, considering uncertainties surrounding the global demand for oil.
In a forward-looking approach (according to media), the governor’s budget outline allows up to $500 million in leeway for legislators to approve tax cuts and incentives promoting the adoption of electric vehicles and other low-pollution cars and trucks. This aligns with recent regulatory changes in New Mexico, aiming to accelerate the phase-out of gas- and diesel-burning vehicles, while addressing concerns about the affordability of electric vehicles in a state with elevated poverty rates.
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As other states grapple with the end of pandemic-era budget surpluses fueled by federal spending and inflation, New Mexico’s proactive and comprehensive budget proposal sets the stage for addressing critical societal needs and navigating economic uncertainties, according to the Left and media that is. Rising taxes and increased crime are causing angst among the population, and heavy handed socialist policies only destroy the host government over time, as can be seen easily in her idolized California, which is on the brink of total economic collapse. At this point the only growing population of California are homeless. This governor seems to like what has been done there, so New Mexico residents need to wake up even faster before they go further and further down the socialist road to hell.
Major Points Discussed:
- Governor Lujan Grisham proposes a nearly 10% increase in New Mexico’s general fund spending for the fiscal year 2024-2025, totaling $10.5 billion.
- The budget plan prioritizes addressing issues such as housing opportunities, childhood literacy, and healthcare access, responding to a projected multibillion-dollar surplus driven by oil and natural gas production in the Permian Basin.
- Affordable housing is a major focus, with a one-time spending of $500 million for down-payment assistance and financing, alongside a $40 million initiative to combat homelessness.
- Education spending sees a significant increase of $283 million, with a focus on literacy programs, the establishment of a state literacy institute, and extending annual instructional time in public schools statewide. Unfortunately this also includes adding racist DEI programs.
- Governor’s commitment to responsible spending is evident in proposals for worker pay increases, ranging from 3% for executive agencies and public schools to larger increments of 8% for corrections officers and 14% for state police. The budget also allows leeway for tax cuts and incentives to promote electric vehicle adoption.
- Her budget is not putting a dent in the growing illegal problem, as she does what the Biden Administration says.
Gloria Rodriguez
Comments – Threads – Links
- I live in New Mexico. It’s so bad here the illegals don’t even want to stay once they cross. Already 3rd world. Lyra Corvin
- How bout these poor roads, or crime prevention, or drug issues?- Wesley
- MORE WELFARE for votes off tax payers backs. YOU will NEVER see the LEFT teach. – Meredith
- I don’t consent. The people coming over the border illegally are the lesser of two evils when it comes to the government. They don’t serve Americans. They serve the owners of the US corporation. – Sam Mitch
- If normal inflation is 3% per year then normally everyone should get this raise. Public and private sectors both. – Michael
- New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham unveils her budget proposal for FY 25. Here are the basics – Budget totals $10.5 billion, a 9.9% uptick from the previous fiscal year – Maintains reserves at 34.2% or $3.59 billion. – Alex Ross
- While everyone is focused on the massive groups of illegals Biden and the Democrats are inviting in, the rest of the border is wide open for the cartels to run the people that don’t want to get caught. This is a planned invasion! Part 1, Sunland Park, New Mexico where Biden stopped building the wall and the cartels have taken over! – Ben Bergquam
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