The 50 State Government Relations Resource http://www.multistate.com/ 2009 MultiState Associates Gov. Jan Brewer (R) called for a 7th special session to begin March 8 to deal with adjustments to the budget including state employee compensation and workforce reduction. http://www.abc15.com/content/news/phoenixmetro/central/story/Governor-Brewer-calls-for-special-session-of/7OTvj-rGLUKKLryk-dcq4g.cspx?rss=1977 Gov. Dave Freudenthal (D) announced that he will not seek re-election in 2010. The Governor announced his decision the day before the legislature adjourned March 5. http://www.trib.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/article_f4eb648a-7236-5350-a581-794e62cbb1a1.html The special session on the budget adjourned March 4. Lawmakers approved a package of tax increases and reinstated the food tax in order to balance the budget. http://www.santafenewmexican.com/SantaFeNorthernNM/state-legislature-Lawmakers-pass-cig-tax--end-session