Tag #Water Recycling

What are the key areas of increased spending in Governor Lujan Grisham's proposed budget, and what are their immediate impacts?

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham proposed a \$10.9 billion budget, a 7% increase, focusing on early childhood education, water recycling, and mental health. This involves a \$206 million increase for early childhood education and \$75 million for water recycling from oil and gas production. The budget also includes \$172 million in pay raises for state employees and public school teachers.