Sentences with phrase «as lawmakers consider»

Debate likely would play out as lawmakers consider the 2018 budget — a discussion that's months away.

As lawmakers consider how to tackle climate change, they must not forget us poor and vulnerable people who are dealing with it every day.

«PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Animal abuse laws in Rhode Island could become tougher as lawmakers consider a group of new bills.»

Utah's Electronic High School has come up in recent discussions at the Capitol as lawmakers consider a proposal about a statewide online education system, outlined in S.B. 65.

Utah's Electronic High School has come up in recent discussions at the Capitol as lawmakers consider a proposal about a statewide online education system.

As our lawmakers consider the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA, aka NCLB), it is time they listened to those with the most at stake in education, the parents of the nation's public school children.

The two proposals come forward as lawmakers consider legislation sponsored by the California PTA that would strengthen requirements that schools engage parents in spending decisions over the use of billions of dollars in state aid to targeted students — English learners, low - income students and foster youth.

But there are signs that a pivotal confrontation may be nearing, as lawmakers consider once again whether to attempt to unilaterally impose existing requirements or embrace alternative legislation that charter advocates say will provide needed transparency but protect their cherished autonomous status.

A long - standing dispute over standardized testing of California's second graders has simmered back to the surface, as lawmakers consider legislation that would remove the assessment from the Standardized Testing and Reporting Program, beginning July 2012.

(Calif.) The growing struggle between charter schools and opponents within the traditional system will spill into legislative chambers this week as lawmakers consider several bills that would put new regulations on charters and their operators.

ALBANY — A top aide to Governor Andrew Cuomo has been consulting with the Tax Foundation — a Washington - based organization the administration once denounced as a «right - wing think tank» — as lawmakers consider a number of tax cuts in the state budget.

The NYPD's beleaguered sex - crimes unit was excoriated during the five - hour Council hearing that included damning testimony from several neglected victims and a former member of the unit — as lawmakers consider sweeping legislation to overhaul the operation.

They will be demonstrating in the lobby of the state Legislative Building, as lawmakers consider the latest «Medical Aid in Dying» bill.

She will submit her name for consideration to the Legislature as lawmakers consider who to appoint to fill out the last few months of Schneiderman's term.

The decision capped a day filled with impromptu coalitions forming and covert meetings called as lawmakers considered Silver's fate.

Not exact matches

The state of New York is considering regulating online lenders after lawmakers found that there was «significant potential for unscrupulous online lenders to exploit consumers through predatory practices such as unusually high interest rates, lack of disclosure of hidden fees, and unclear loan terms.»

BOSTON (Reuters)- Combative Maine Governor Paul LePage said on Tuesday he would consider resigning as he faces a wave of criticism from both fellow Republicans and rival Democrats after leaving a lawmaker a profanity - filled voicemail last week.

Most recently, billionaire Buffett has been in the spotlight as Washington lawmakers consider comprehensive tax reform.

But the fact that Facebook is still considering its options, even as several lawmakers have asked Zuckerberg to testify, is noteworthy.

Much of the upcoming policymaking work will take place in a GOP - controlled Congress — the «people's branch» — as lawmakers in both chambers consider whether or how to advance President Trump's agenda, as well as their own legislative priorities.

It's a move that has some lawmakers privately taken aback, considering the lack of focus and attention that was paid to the measure as it quietly wound its way through the committee process this final week of session.

The endorsement comes as lawmakers in Albany are considering new gun control measures in the wake of a high school shooting in Parkland, Florida, that killed 17 people.

Democratic lawmakers in the state Senate and Assembly have sought to apply post-budget pressure to Republicans to consider voter reforms designed to enhance ballot access and make it easier to vote as well as to register.

Bill Hammond: «As Albany lawmakers consider imposing costly new taxes and mandates on health insurance, a report from the New York State Health Foundation offers a timely reminder: The state's premiums are already among the highest in the country, and rising fast.»

The investigation threatens to hijack what was expected to be a quiet end to the legislative session, due to wind down at the end of June, in which lawmakers were considering a rather light menu of issues such as mayoral control and Gov. Andrew Cuomo was largely leaving to the Legislature.

As Albany lawmakers consider imposing costly new taxes and mandates on health insurance, a report from the New York State Health Foundation offers a timely reminder: The state's premiums are already among the highest in the country, and rising fast.

The measure, backed by Sen. John Bonacic, comes as lawmakers are also considering legislation that would legalize daily fantasy sports betting operations in New York after a legal challenge by Attorney General Eric Schneiderman led to the companies like DraftKings and FanDuel suspending operations in New York.

Lawmakers have expressed concerns over the company's business practices, considering they have operated nutrition clubs in minority neighborhoods as a way of taking advantage of low - income people.

InBloom, Inc., a controversial nonprofit data company, spent more than $ 50,000 on lobbying the first two months of 2014 as Cuomo and lawmakers considered whether to stall or end the state's relationship with it.

ALBANY — A proposal to end cash bail for lower - level crimes will likely not be considered as part of the state's estimated $ 170 billion budget, top lawmakers said Sunday as they continued closed - door talks less than a week before the budget deadline.

Lawmakers in North Carolina, the only other state where 16 - and 17 - year - old offenders are prosecuted as adults, also are considering legislation to raise the age.

As state lawmakers and Gov. Andrew Cuomo consider a two - tiered reimbursement format for pre-Kindergarten teacher certification, advocates for both parochial and community - based organizations are pushing back.

A commission is considering granting as much as a 47 percent pay raise for state lawmakers, and the proposal is generating some backlash, including from Governor Andrew Cuomo.

As a state panel considers the question of whether to give state lawmakers a hefty pay hike, Democratic state Senate candidate Sara Niccoli is offering an answer: «a resounding no.»

As state lawmakers consider new tolls for driving in much of Manhattan, with the cash going to bail out the MTA, it's worth noting that Gov. Cuomo is already pushing...

The new lawmakers will get to work today as the legislature will consider approval of the 2016 county budget.

Now, as current lawmakers consider civil unions, they should reflect on Kustra's fairness, courage and survival.

According to the New York Times, the two cases have had a «chilling effect in the Capitol,» with lawmakers afraid to do much legislating for fear that what they consider «business as usual» will be interpreted as corruption by investigators.

Lawmakers are also considering bills that would prevent schools with high opt - out rates from being penalized as well as redefining what Cuomo calls failing schools to struggling schools.

A day after Paterson bullied lawmakers into accepting $ 775 million worth of health care cuts as part of an emergency extender to keep government operating, the governor is considering a painful menu of new budget cuts.

But as a commission considers recommending the first state legislative pay raise since 1999 for lawmakers, Cuomo is dialing back his praise of the Senate and Assembly, citing the corruption arrests and convictions of lawmakers over the years.

The chances of any measure for IE reform passing in the final days appears to be slim, however, as lawmakers are yet to come to an agreement on matters generally considered to be lower - hanging fruit, such as the first passage of a constitutional amendment to require the forfeiting of pension benefits from public officials convicted of corruption.

With the Legislature considering bills to legalize online daily fantasy sports sites like FanDuel and DraftKings, some lawmakers and advocates say any revenue for the state should go toward education, as has been traditional for gambling - generated cash in New York.

The campaign comes as lawmakers and Gov. Andrew Cuomo consider a state budget that would include ride hailing outside of New York City.

Outside groups are pouring millions of dollars into the fight for the state Senate, and it's estimated so far they have spent $ 14 million as lawmakers next week will consider a range of contentious issues from expiring rent regulations to mayoral control of New York City schools.

The session runs through June, and lawmakers will also have to consider an extension of rent control regulations for New York City as well as mayoral control of public schools.

There is the expectation that lawmakers will consider changes to the state's teacher evaluation criteria that was approved as part of the budget talks.

It's possible lawmakers will also consider a measure to bolster pension benefits for New York City police and firefighter unions as well as an extension of local sales tax measures.

That measure was re-introduced in New York as lawmakers in New Jersey consider an override of the veto next month.

As Gov. Andrew Cuomo considers an endorsement of Sen. Mark Grisanti, a Republican who supported same - sex marriage legalization in 2011, the Buffalo lawmaker's other policy stances may be a complicating factor.