Sentences with phrase «states senate on»

Dean Heller was sworn in to the United States Senate on May 9, 2011.

WASHINGTON, DC — As the nation's leading advocate and provider of women's health care, including reproductive health services, the Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPPFA) applauds the introduction of the Prevention First Act (S. 21) in the United States Senate on the opening day of the 111th Congress.

Cheaper Car Insurance Act of 2010 The Cheaper Car Insurance Act of 2010 was introduced to the United States Senate on February 5.

The current head of NOAA is Dr. Jane Lubchenco, nominated by President Barack Obama and confirmed by the United States Senate on March 19, 2009 and is the first woman to serve as NOAA administrator.

Subsequently she worked in the United States Senate on the Special Committee on Aging with Senator Grassley and as an executive assistant in government affairs for many years before returning to her love of animals.

[60] He was unanimously confirmed by the United States Senate on December 20, 2001, and sworn into office on January 17, 2002.

The decision riled Republican lawmakers in Delta's home state of Georgia to the point that the state senate on Thursday approved a tax bill that did not include an expected tax break for airlines.

The state Senate on Wednesday passed the second of two House bills defining residency for voting, HB 1264, in 14 - 10 party line vote.

A former aide to a California legislator sued the state Senate on Thursday, alleging it failed to accommodate her emotional disabilities following what she said was a sexual assault by an Assembly staff member, and instead wrongly fired her for «pre-textual minor» work performance issues.

«Something was missing at a public hearing held by the State Senate on Tuesday to examine New York City's campaign finance system: the public.»

The Republican - led state Senate on Tuesday is moving on more than half dozen bills that seek new protections for first responders, including police, firefighters and emergency service personnel.

One of the top - ranking Republicans in the state Senate on Thursday endorsed Sen. John DeFrancisco's bid for governor: Senate Finance Chairwoman Cathy Young.

Getting Republicans in the narrowly divided state Senate on board for congestion pricing is just one piece to the puzzle.

The mainline Democratic conference in the state Senate on Sunday urged the eight - member Independent Democratic Conference to block any votes on budget bills until a concrete agreement on raising the age of criminal responsibility is in place.

The state Senate on approved a measure that moves state and local primaries two days in advance to Sept. 13, a Thursday, and off Sept. 11.

The budget resolution backed by Republicans in the state Senate on Thursday rejects $ 1 billion in tax increases while also seeking to spend $ 265 million on fighting the opioid addiction epidemic and bolster school security in the wake of a high school shooting in Florida.

The Republican - controlled state Senate on Monday approved a collection of provisions aimed at reforming the state's sexual harassment laws and procedures.

Five Republicans in the state Senate on Monday endorsed the gubernatorial bid of one of their own: Sen. John DeFrancisco.

Todd knows how to get things done for the people he serves, and that's why I'm excited to work with his team over the next two weeks to make sure we elect Todd Kaminsky to the State Senate on April 19th.»

The top Republican in the state Senate on Friday said his conference won't hold events at the Hilton Albany amid an ongoing labor dispute.

Two Republicans in the state Senate on Friday announced proposals aimed at strengthening the state's sexual harassment laws that would include banning confidential settlements, enshrining the definition of sexual harassment in law and expanding protections for independent contractors.

Democratic leaders in the state Senate on Wednesday huddled with House Democrats to discuss control of the chamber in Albany as the party seeks a new unity pact.

Two bills that would place new restrictions on tobacco and nicotine use in New York advanced in the state Senate on Tuesday to the cheers of anti-smoking advocates.

The healthcare workers of 1199SEIU are proud to support Chris McGrath for State Senate on April 19th.»

The mainline Democratic conference in the state Senate on Tuesday pushed for a package of voting reforms designed to make it easier to cast a ballot in New York.

The Republican - controlled state Senate on Wednesday approved a package of transparency and accountability changes aimed at the executive branch and Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

The Republican - led state Senate on Tuesday is set to take up a package of bills aimed at spurring organ donation in New York.

Democratic lawmakers in the state Senate on Tuesday called for a suite of election law changes that are designed to make it easier to vote, strengthen disclosure for campaign finance laws and close loopholes in the law.

Republican Julie Killian formally launched her bid for the state Senate on Thursday after securing the nomination for the special election on April 24.

The eight - member Independent Democratic Conference in the state Senate on Wednesday is unveiling its own budget resolution separate from the Republican conference.

Lawmakers in the state Senate on Monday defended receiving stipends for committee chairmanships they don't actually hold, with some suggesting the story is being driven by a «political witch hunt» that wants to undermine a Republican - led chamber.

ALBANY, N.Y. — The state Senate on Tuesday passed a bill named after a Syracuse toddler killed earlier this year, legislation that would make murdering a child under 13 a first - degree murder.

Posted by Ivan Pereira in Assembly, City Council, City Offices, District 14, District 27, District 29, District 31, District 31, District 35, State Senate on September 1, 2011 No Comments

Posted by Jeremy Walsh in Assembly, District 13, District 34, District 39, State Senate on December 16, 2009 No Comments

Work is winding down in the state Senate on Wednesday as lawmakers take up a slew of confirmations and pass a flurry of bills.

Posted by Rebecca Henely in Assembly, City Council, City Offices, District 11, District 13, District 25, District 26, District 34, State Senate on October 21, 2010 No Comments

Posted by Jeremy Walsh in Assembly, City Council, City Offices, District 15, District 25, District 30, State Senate on October 28, 2009 No Comments

Her appointment to the Court of Appeals by Governor George E. Pataki was confirmed by the State Senate on November 29, 2000.

Posted by Rebecca Henely in Assembly, City Council, City Offices, District 13, District 25, Mayor, State Senate on February 16, 2012 No Comments

Muscarella also stated in the affidavit that McDonald told him he understood Jacob's goal was to generate negative publicity from an indictment shortly before the 2016 election that would help defeat John Venditto's son, Michael, who was running for the state Senate on the Republican line, and help the Democrats gain Senate control in Albany.

Shelley Mayer was elected to serve the 37th District of the state Senate on Tuesday, tipping the balance of power in Albany to Democrats.

Posted by Howard Koplowitz in City Council, City Offices, District 11, Mayor, State Senate on September 29, 2011 No Comments

Posted by Howard Koplowitz in District 11, District 12, District 13, District 16, Governor, State Senate on February 9, 2012 No Comments

Posted by Joe Anuta in District 11, District 12, District 13, District 16, Governor, State Senate on March 15, 2012 No Comments

ALBANY, N.Y. — The state Senate on Monday passed a bill approving ride - hailing apps like Uber to operate in Upstate New York.

Posted by Joe Anuta in District 11, District 12, District 13, District 16, Governor, State Senate on February 2, 2012 No Comments

Posted by Rebecca Henely in Assembly, District 11, District 24, District 34, State Senate on February 10, 2011 1 Comment

Posted by Joe Anuta in District 11, District 14, District 15, District 16, State Senate on November 24, 2011 No Comments

In October 2014, Judge Stein was nominated by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to serve as an Associate Judge of the Court of Appeals and her nomination was confirmed by the New York State Senate on February 9, 2015.

Posted by Howard Koplowitz in Assembly, District 22, District 23, District 25, District 30, District 33, District 34, District 38, District 39, State Senate on February 23, 2012 No Comments