The newlyย empowered Republican House majority approvedย aย proposal forย theย upcoming fiscal year’s state budget, over protestations by Democrats who pushedย two failed late-hour alternative proposals they said reflected their priorities. Rep. Larry Larraรฑaga, R-Albuquerque, sponsored the chamber’s ultimately successful budget bill, which totals more than $6.2 billion and includes an increase of $81.7 million over last year. Three hours […]