SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico state Legislature opened a 30-day session on Tuesday aimed at boosting funding to public education, law enforcement and Medicaid health care and addressing acute concerns about crime and public safety. House Democrats on Tuesday highlighted a push to increase funding for early childhood education initiatives — proposals largely supported by Republicans including the Gov. Susana Martinez. Democratic House Speaker Brian Egolf of Santa Fe also emphasized efforts to "make sure that we have clean air, clean water and good jobs," in a message posted on...
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