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New Mexico: Special Legislative Session Ends with Lawmakers Approving 7.6% Cut for All Agencies Under Governor’s Control. The special session was called to address a $650 million revenue shortfall in the state budget. The state Health Department could lose about $38 million in state funding—and an additional $155 million in Federal funding—if Governor Bill Richardson (D) signs the measure. Richardson must decide whether to sign the measure by November 12th. If enacted, cuts will be required for Medicaid, including mental health and substance abuse services for low-income New Mexicans and medical services for uninsured children and individuals with developmental disabilities.