NM: Gov. Martinez unveils $6.5 billion spending plan with 'targeted' pay raises

Journal North: SANTA FE, N.M. — Gov. Susana Martinez rolled out today a $6.5 billion spending plan for the coming year that includes more money for public schools and Medicaid, but no across-the-board salary increases for state workers.

The proposed budget, which would be a $228 million, or 3.7 percent, increase over current spending levels, includes “targeted” pay raises for certain state employees — including corrections officers, child abuse caseworkers and public health workers.

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