Legislative Finance Committee meets for a post-2023 Legislative Session review

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The powerful Legislative Finance Committee met on Tuesday to review the record budget that kicks in July 1. They discussed hurdles they could be facing in the near future and needs that have arisen since the session ended a couple of months ago.During the 2023 Legislative Session, lawmakers and the governor increased the recurring budget by almost 14% to $9.57 billion spurred on by higher oil and tax revenues. Charles Sallee, the Deputy Director for the Legislative Fina