New Mexico voters face a pivotal decision this November: should state lawmakers finally get paid a salary? Currently, the only state without legislator paychecks relies on a per diem and pensions, making public service financially out of reach for many working New Mexicans. The proposed amendment would tie salaries to the state’s median income, aiming to democratize office-holding. Critics worry about taxpayer burden and call for eliminating per diem and pensions if salaries pass, though supporters say those details can be addressed later. This isn’t the first time voters have weighed in—back in 1992, they said no. Now, lawmakers hope this time, the people will say yes.
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