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flag New Mexico’s legislature proposes $11.1B for 2027, cutting $150M from governor’s child care plan amid fiscal concerns.

flag New Mexico’s Legislative Finance Committee released a $11.1 billion budget proposal for 2027, calling for a 2.5% spending increase—$268 million—short of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s $503 million request. flag The main dispute centers on her universal free child care initiative, which the legislature would fund with just $13.7 million, far below her $163.2 million request. flag Lawmakers cite economic uncertainty and fiscal responsibility, warning the program may face strain without sufficient revenue. flag Both sides agree on a 1% state worker and teacher pay raise starting July 2026 and $73.2 million to reduce public school employees’ health insurance costs. flag The full funding of the child care program remains uncertain as negotiations begin ahead of the January 20 session.

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