Sentences with phrase «lieutenant governor of the state»

«I look forward to being the first Asian - American lieutenant governor of the State of New York.

I am announcing my intention to seek the Green Party's nomination for the office of lieutenant governor of the state of New York.

In 2007, when Dan McKee was mayor of Cumberland, Rhode Island (in 2014 he was elected lieutenant governor of the state), he famously asked, «What kind of public school system would we have if we could just build it from scratch?»

Maybe Georgia can be his next stop, as the lieutenant governor of that state has threatened one of its largest employers, Delta airlines, with increased taxes if it does not restore its relationship with the NRA, the Associated Press's R.J. Rico and Ben Nadler report.

Not exact matches

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, as well as the lieutenant governors of New York and Washington states, have told the Atlanta - based carrier that it can move its headquarters to their states if Delta no longer feels welcome in Georgia.

Smith, previously Minnesota's lieutenant governor, was appointed to serve as her state's senator following the resignation of Al Franken, who became embroiled in controversy after several women came forward with sexual harassment allegations against him.

Slaughter was the Rochester regional coordinator for Mario Cuomo when he was secretary of state, then lieutenant governor.

Hochul, elected lieutenant governor alongside Cuomo in 2014, hails from the opposite end of the state in western New York.

The lieutenant governor pointed out there are always challenges in trying to balance a $ 168 billion budget, but she said the state is very aware of the importance of historic tax credits — specifically to upstate cities like Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse.

Delegates will endorse a slate of candidates for top offices, including governor, lieutenant governor, treasurer, comptroller, secretary of the state and attorney general, as well as U.S....

«One hundred twenty - one visits, most of them I have either a shovel in my hand or a pair of scissors in my hand, because a lot of those are new projects that wouldn't have happened but for the state's interest and investment and commitment,» the lieutenant governor said.

While holding elected office, she was regional coordinator to Mario Cuomo from 1976 to 1978 while he served as secretary of state and from 1979 to 1982 while he served as lieutenant governor.

While Paterson publicly insists he's content to be out of office for the first time in 25 years, some close to him say the former state senator and lieutenant governor is «bitter» and «seething with anger» over the fact that he's leaving without a job to go to and with low approval ratings.

New York's lieutenant governor blasted disgraced former Attorney General Eric Schneiderman for betraying women across the state after he was accused of beating four women.

She is the lieutenant governor and the message is one of inclusion not just from a part of the state or the area she used to represent.

A Brooklyn appeals court has ruled that Gov. David Paterson's appointment of Richard Ravitch as the state's lieutenant governor was unlawful and that the post could only be filled through an election.

The chairman said he's also spoken with former lieutenant governor candidate Leecia Eve, the daughter of former state Assembly Deputy Speaker Arthur Eve, about her interest too.

State Sen. Hiram Monserrate (D - East Elmhurst) has sent a letter to state Attorney General Andrew Como asking for guidance in resolving the leadership quagmire in Albany, where the post of lieutenant governor is vaState Sen. Hiram Monserrate (D - East Elmhurst) has sent a letter to state Attorney General Andrew Como asking for guidance in resolving the leadership quagmire in Albany, where the post of lieutenant governor is vastate Attorney General Andrew Como asking for guidance in resolving the leadership quagmire in Albany, where the post of lieutenant governor is vacant.

«Unquestionably, Bob Duffy has done an outstanding job as lieutenant governor both in representing the Cuomo administration and in addressing the interests and concerns expressed by New Yorkers in every region of our state,» said the Silver statement.

The Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor will be settled at an August primary between former Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz of Middletown and Eva Bermudez Zimmerman of Newtown, whose protest candidacy blossomed into a full - blown campaign in just three days.

ALBANY - In just days, Andrew Cuomo will make what could be the most scrutinized pick of lieutenant governor in state history.

Accompanied by Kathy Hochul, his designated candidate for lieutenant governor, Cuomo spoke at a Flushing rally held in support of State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky,

[223] Dissatisfaction with Romney's administration and the weak condition of the Republican state party were among several factors contributing to Democrat Deval Patrick's 20 - point win over Republican Kerry Healey, Romney's lieutenant governor, in the 2006 Massachusetts gubernatorial election.

Most recently, this focus on secrecy was shown in the extraordinary efforts of the governor's aides to shield some of his records from public scrutiny in the State Archives, where a top Cuomo lieutenant spent nearly eight hours screening documents from Cuomo's years as attorney general that were sought by the Times Union under the Freedom of Information Law.

Duffy, the former Rochester mayor, has been a visible presence in Albany since Gov. Andrew Cuomo took office Jan. 1 and frequently presides over the state Senate, one of the few official duties for the lieutenant governor.

Richard Ravitch's latest job in a distinguished career attending to public affairs in New York has him calling, as a lieutenant governor in his final months in office, for an overhaul of the state's Medicaid system that could be the foundation of a true legacy.

Rather, he's proposing the creation of a three - person commission to meet every four years to set pay rates for state elected positions, including the governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, comptroller and state lawmakers.

He has the endorsement of the lieutenant governor, eight of 10 state senators and two members of Congress and has stayed in contact with other Nevada officials.

Atlantic City Mayor Delivers First State of the City With Lt. Governor Before Mayor Frank Gilliam presented his view of the resort town at his first State of the City address Wednesday, the lieutenant governor presented her own vision of the city that's been under state conState of the City With Lt. Governor Before Mayor Frank Gilliam presented his view of the resort town at his first State of the City address Wednesday, the lieutenant governor presented her own vision of the city that's been under state Governor Before Mayor Frank Gilliam presented his view of the resort town at his first State of the City address Wednesday, the lieutenant governor presented her own vision of the city that's been under state conState of the City address Wednesday, the lieutenant governor presented her own vision of the city that's been under state governor presented her own vision of the city that's been under state constate control.

Lamont, and Susan Bysiewicz, a former secretary of the state, have decided to team up on a ticket with Lamont seeking the nomination for governor and Bysiewicz seeking the nomination for lieutenant governor.

In addition to governor, the party will make endorsements for lieutenant governor, treasurer, attorney general, comptroller, secretary of the state, U.S. House and Senate.

Rochester native Bob Duffy has been a busy and versatile man over his career, going from Rochester police chief and mayor, to lieutenant governor of New York state, and now head of the Rochester Business Alliance.

The lieutenant governor position's authority and place in the state government has long been the subject of debate, and it's not unfathomable that it could be altered.

ALBANY - As the state political conventions draw near, the last piece of the puzzle for Democratic Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo or Republican challenger Rob Astorino is selecting a lieutenant governor candidate.

Kathy Hochul, the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, went on the attack against Republican candidate for governor Rob Astorino, saying the GOP opponent and his running mate are too conservative and his portrayal of the state as economically troubled and dysfunctional is too pessimistic.

If you are a registered Democrat in the state of New York, I urge you to make time to get to your local polling place this coming Tuesday, Sept. 9 and vote for Zephyr Teachout for your party's nomination for governor and Tim Wu for your party's nomination for lieutenant governor.

«POTUS» is the common acronym used for the president of the United States and Dennis M could refer to Dennis Mehiel a prominent Democratic fundraiser who ran for lieutenant governor in 2006.

«You can't suddenly dump that additional expenditure on the city,» said Richard Ravitch, former lieutenant governor of New York and an expert on city and state finance.

The recall bill backed by Republicans and sponsored by Sen. Sue Serino, would allow for the removal of any governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, comptroller, state lawmaker or local - level government leader if they are indicted for a felony or convicted of a misdemeanor.

The state Constitution «already provides under what circumstances the lieutenant governor may cast a vote, and the Senate is bound by those provisions, regardless of what internal operating rules it passes,» the goo - goos wrote.

This is the same group that a month ago had no constitutional problems stripping the lieutenant governor of the powers the state constitution grants him, and yet now they're raising constitutional objections that they didn't utter a peep about during the campaign season last year.»

You have a lieutenant governor, Bob Duffy, who fought all across the state; my former chief of staff Steve Cohen; Governor David Paterson who started this fight and brought this fight to Albany in the first placegovernor, Bob Duffy, who fought all across the state; my former chief of staff Steve Cohen; Governor David Paterson who started this fight and brought this fight to Albany in the first placeGovernor David Paterson who started this fight and brought this fight to Albany in the first place.»

A trio of statements from former state Democratic Chairwoman Judith Hope, Assemblywoman Shelly Mayer and Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan re-affirmed support for Hochul's bid for lieutenant governor alongside Cuomo and knock Samuels» potential run.

Lawsky was a trusted lieutenant of Governor Andrew Cuomo dating to the governor's time as attorney general; he was sent to run the agency after it was created from the merger of the state's banking and insurance depaGovernor Andrew Cuomo dating to the governor's time as attorney general; he was sent to run the agency after it was created from the merger of the state's banking and insurance depagovernor's time as attorney general; he was sent to run the agency after it was created from the merger of the state's banking and insurance departments.

Longtime gay activist Ethan Geto recalled that when the Assembly passed the marriage bill in 2007, «David, in what may have been an unprecedented act for a lieutenant governor, or any executive official, worked the floor of the State Assembly on the night that the vote on gay marriage was about to occur, encouraging and cajoling assemblymembers to support the bill and, importantly, making the crucial point that gay rights are fundamental civil rights.»

New Hampshire and Oregon do not have lieutenant governors; in West Virginia, the President of the State Senate serves as de facto lieutenant governor and is elected from within the Senate.

On July 15, 2016, the Republican ballot slots for governor and lieutenant governor became unexpectedly vacant after Governor Mike Pence withdrew in order to run for vice president of the United States and Lieutenant Governor Eric Holcomb withdrew in order to seek the Republican nomination to replace Pence on thegovernor and lieutenant governor became unexpectedly vacant after Governor Mike Pence withdrew in order to run for vice president of the United States and Lieutenant Governor Eric Holcomb withdrew in order to seek the Republican nomination to replace Pence on thegovernor became unexpectedly vacant after Governor Mike Pence withdrew in order to run for vice president of the United States and Lieutenant Governor Eric Holcomb withdrew in order to seek the Republican nomination to replace Pence on theGovernor Mike Pence withdrew in order to run for vice president of the United States and Lieutenant Governor Eric Holcomb withdrew in order to seek the Republican nomination to replace Pence on theGovernor Eric Holcomb withdrew in order to seek the Republican nomination to replace Pence on the ballot.

Under those circumstances, Joseph L. Bruno, is the Republican majority leader and temporary president of the state senate, would «perform all the duties of the lieutenant - governor» until a new one is elected in 2010.

Cuomo served as secretary of state under Hugh Carey for two years and then as his lieutenant governor in Carey's second term.

The guest list included an odd assortment of political misfits: former Public Advocate Mark Green, former candidate for lieutenant governor Tim Wu, former Councilman and State Senate candidate Oliver Koppel.