Contact: Isaac Padilla
Office: 505/986.4819
Mobile: 505/264.6512
Isaac.Padilla@nmlegis.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Senate Democrats issue the following statement in response to Governor Martinez’s announcement that she will add reeinstatement of the death penalty to the upcoming special session:
Santa Fe-“Adding the reeinstatment of the death penalty is an irresponsible distraction to the dire economic situation the state is facing. As elected officials, it is our duty to focus on the budget as our first priority. Senate Democrats are committed to working in a bi-partisan manner to resolve this crisis and avoid cutting critical services to the public. We want to prevent the furloughing of law enforcement officers, classroom teachers, nurses, correctional officers, and other vital state employees. The regular session is three months away and that is the appropriate time to debate other issues.”
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