Richardson sharpens budget ax

JOE? GOVERNOR RICHARDSON PLANS TO UNVEIL HIGHLIGHTS OF HIS PROPOSED BUDGET TOMORROW. IN A S...  More »

JOE? GOVERNOR RICHARDSON PLANS TO UNVEIL HIGHLIGHTS OF HIS PROPOSED BUDGET TOMORROW. IN A STATEMENT TODAY, THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE SAYS THE PLAN INCLUDES AN EFFORT TO CUT SPENDING, SAVE MONEY AND IMPROVE TAX COLLECTIONS TO PREVENT A BUDGET SHORTFALL. THE STATE CURRENTLY FACES A SHORTFALL AS HIGH AS 650 MILLION DOLLARS. THE ISSUE WILL BE THE TOP PRIORITY WHEN THE LEGISLATURE MEETS FOR A 60-DAY SESSION LATER THIS  « Less