Christopher Goeken, Director of Public Policy and Government Relations at New York League of Conservation Voters, said the personal products industry successfully lobbied lawmakers into stalling legislation that bans microbeads, though some larger manufacturers have already pledged to phase out certain products. (wamc.org)
The Bloomberg adminsitration said it would not consider a widespread living wage policy until the study was completed — a move some critics say is meant to stall the legislation at the City Council. (gothamgazette.com)
As speaker, Ms. Quinn decides when bills come to the floor, effectively giving her power to stall legislation indefinitely. (danieldromm.com)