Sentences with phrase «safe act remains»

The SAFE Act remains a signature legislative victory for Cuomo in his second term, but led to a fall in support from Republican voters who have typically opposed gun control legislation.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who has made gun control a signature issue for him following the shooting at Connecticut elementary school, said he would back additional gun control efforts, but insisted the SAFE Act remained the best gun control law in the country.

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Lawmakers highlighted that H.R. 3299 — the Protecting Consumers» Access to Credit Act of 2017 — clarifies current law to ensure innovative marketplace lending remains in - tact while simultaneously providing safe consumer protections.

The SAFE Act, a package of gun control measures that was approved in 2013 in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, remains a signature hallmark of Cuomo's tenure and a controversial one, especially for Second Amendment supporters and upstate residents.

While Governor Cuomo's polling numbers remain strong, Paladino says Cuomo is vulnerable on issues like the NY SAFE Act, and hydrofracking.

Cuomo has over the years pushed Congress repeatedly to take up gun control legislation after New York approved a sweeping package of measures in 2013 known as the SAFE Act, which remains controversial with gun owners, especially in upstate New York.

Cuomo has insisted the SAFE Act, a package of gun measures approved in 2013, remaining the strongest laws on the books in any state.

Upstate Republican advocates remain skeptical of Flanagan in part for his hailing from Suffolk County, but also his vote in favor of the SAFE Act gun control law.

The SAFE Act is likely to be a factor in the special election for Libous» Binghamton district — a GOP dominated area where opposition to the gun control law remains strong.

Running on her experience with the Cuomo administration, of course, has its pitfalls: The district has a Republican enrollment advantage and Cuomo's policies among upstate conservatives — including the gun - control law known as the SAFE Act — remain deeply unpopular.

Despite the various internecine squabbles over who will be at the top of Republican ticket this year, conservative activists in New York remain united in their opposition to the SAFE Act, a gun control measure championed by Cuomo last year.

One operative this weekend pointed out that Skelos is not an ally of grassroots conservatives, who remain at odds with him over the perception he works too closely with Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his support for the gun control law known as the SAFE Act.

Candice Giove, a spokeswoman for the conference, said it would «remain a separate conference focused on fighting for the people of New York and continuing our record of success,» citing votes for a $ 15 minimum wage, paid family leave and the Safe Act, a set of tough gun - control measures that passed in 2013.

«gun control legislation remains broadly popular, and the SAFE Act, controversial though it may be for gun owners and Second Amendment supporters, is one of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's signature legislative achievements in his first term.»

In this heavily Democratic state, gun control legislation remains broadly popular, and the SAFE Act, controversial though it may be for gun owners and Second Amendment supporters, is one of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's signature legislative achievements in his first term.

Gun culture runs deep across upstate, where many remain bitterly opposed to the SAFE Act, the controversial state gun control legislation passed after the Sandy Hook shooting in 2012.

One insider expressed surprise that Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan pushed all his members to remain unified in voting for the bill rather than allowing most of the conference to vote against it with the knowledge it could pass with mostly Democratic votes as occured under former Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos when he allowed the gay marriage and SAFE Act bills to the floor.

He said he remains committed to repealing the Safe Act, but «in light off the horrific act of terrorism» felt it was inappropriate to hold the news conferences planned outside the Remington Arms factory in Ilion and the Pine Tree Rifle Club in JohnstoAct, but «in light off the horrific act of terrorism» felt it was inappropriate to hold the news conferences planned outside the Remington Arms factory in Ilion and the Pine Tree Rifle Club in Johnstoact of terrorism» felt it was inappropriate to hold the news conferences planned outside the Remington Arms factory in Ilion and the Pine Tree Rifle Club in Johnstown.

The SAFE Act would remain intact in the five boroughs of New York City.

The numbers have remained mired despite over all popularity for two of the governor's signature programs, gun control, known as the SAFE Act, and raising the minimum wage for fast food workers to $ 15 an hour.

SAG - AFTRA requires forms of this nature to specify if background talent should expect to perform «rough or dangerous» acts; as that does not appear on this release for «Westworld,» it's safe to assume that today's shoot should remain physically safe — though certainly not tame.

The PAWS act would give victims of domestic abuse means to escape their abusers while keeping their companion animals safe — many victims remain in abusive households for fear of their pets» safety.

Those section conclude that «significant gaps remain» in regulation despite updates in some states, and they describe exemptions for fracking wastes from the Resource Recovery and Response Act's hazardous waste requirements, from the Clean Water Act's comprehensive permit program for discharges into surface waters, and from the Safe Drinking Water Act (which regulates groundwater pollution).