THE LEGISLATURE IS CLOSE TO APPROVING A STATE BUDGET ... ONE THAT PROVIDES A ONE PERCENT PAY RAISE FOR STATE WORKERS AND EDUCATORS. THE SENATE ON TUESDAY UNANIMOUSLY PASSED THE MEASURE ... WITH VERY LITTLE DEBATE.

 

THE NEARLY 6 BILLION DOLLAR PLAN WOULD BOOST SPENDING NEXT FISCAL YEAR ON PUBLIC EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS FROM HEALTHCARE TO THE COURTS. IF THE HOUSE "GOES FOR" THE SENATE PROPOSAL THAT SPENDS 6 MILLION DOLLARS MORE THAN THE HOUSE VERSION ... IT'LL GO GOVERNOR MARTINEZ.