Sentences with phrase «as state senator»
MR. SENATOR: NAR President Al Mansell also serves as a state senator in Utah and was president of the Utah Senate before stepping down Dec. 31 to assume his NAR duties.
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She was part of the committee that organized the Women's Caucus Political Salon which included speakers such as State Senator Hannah - Beth Jackson, Assembly Member Cristina Garcia, State Controller Betty Yee, and Executive Secretary to Governor Brown, Nancy McFadden, who also worked for President Clinton.
As a state senator, he introduced a bill that would make intentional strangulation to the point of unconsciousness a violent felony, and would make it a misdemeanor when there is choking with an «intent to impede breathing.»
According to a biographical sketch appearing on the National Association of Attorneys General website, Mader «formerly served in the Wyoming legislature between 1984 and 1991, first as a state representative then as a state senator.
During his time as state senator, he chaired the Senate Appropriations Committee and co-chaired the Joint Appropriations Committee.»
Albee served one term as a State Senator before being elected mayor of Portland in 1913.
Mike Rounds began his political career in South Dakota as a state senator; afterwards, he won the office of governor.
O'Connell's background as State Superintendent of Public Instruction and as a State Senator and Assemblymember makes him a much sought - after speaker on the topics of education and politics.
While serving as state senator, Hart sponsored the legislation that established California charter schools.
As state senator, she shepherded through the 1991 legislation that paved the way for the nation's first charter school to open in St. Paul a year later.
They begin to form a relationship, but this doesn't sit well with Sheriff Titus Semple (Sydney Greenstreet), who has been grooming Carlisle as a state senator.
He served two terms as a state senator.
As State Senator Betty Little, a Republican, said after a Cuomo - sponsored whitewater rafting trip: «No governor has paid more attention to the Adirondacks and the North Country.»
«As state senator, I'll be a fighter who will day in and day out pursue legislation, funding and initiatives to better our community here in northeast Queens,» he added.
«For more than three decades, Attorney General Schneiderman has fought to combat public corruption and champion a range of reforms — from his sponsorship of dozens of anti-corruption bills as a State Senator, and as Attorney General, where he's prosecuted more than 70 officials and their cronies for abusing the public trust.
As a state senator since 2013 and a former Assembly member for four terms, I will not accept a pay hike unless it is accompanied by dramatic reforms.
NEW YORK >> Eric Schneiderman made fighting against sexual abuse and harassment a signature issue, first as a state senator and then as New York's attorney general.
Yesterday, representatives of many of those agencies, as well as State Senator Daniel Squadron, City Councilmember Margaret Chin and staff from the offices of Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and Borough President Scott Stringer got together to discuss the situation.
But as State Senator of the 52nd Senate District, my priority is to help meet those needs in the community I serve, and I'll continue working hard until this project comes to fruition for the people I represent in the Southern Tier.»
Also in attendance were elected officials such as State Senator Adriano Espaillat, City Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, Bronx Borough President Rubén Díaz Jr., Councilmembers Andy King and Andrew Cohen, and New York City Public Advocate Letitia James.
That's why, as a County Legislator, I voted against the Dutchess County home energy sales tax and, as a State Senator, I will never stop working to protect the hardworking taxpayers I represent.
As State Senator, Sara will fight to make sure that every New Yorker has access to quality public education, good jobs with benefits and a path to retirement, and elected representation that puts community ahead of outside corporate interests.
He knew exactly who he wanted to be as a state senator, and what was wrong with the current state Senate.»
As a state senator before getting elected attorney general, Schneiderman chaired an inquiry that led to a colleague's expulsion over a domestic - violence conviction.
The group met with Assembly members Barbara Lifton and Gary Finch, as well as State Senator James Seward.
Mr. Aubertine recently served as State Senator of the 48th Senate District in Central and Northern New York, which is comprised of Oswego, Jefferson and part of St. Lawrence counties.
He said he had not, and when asked if that would have mattered to him as a state senator he said, «Without question.»
In a lengthy statement announcing his resignation as State Senator majority leader today, Dean Skelos claimed that a news photographer startled his 2 - year - old grandson and made him «split his lip open.»
Brian Kavanagh has been sworn in as a state Senator, meaning he's now officially taken over Daniel Squadron's former seat in the 26th Senate District.
As a state senator, he has been chair the State Senate's Joint Task Force on Heroin and Opioid Addiction.
PEF members were joined by members of the Civil Service Employees Association and concerned residents, as well as state Senator Joseph Griffo and Assembly Member Anthony Brandisi as they chanted, marched and waved signs to draw public awareness and support.
As a state senator, Espaillat worked to sustain affordable housing, and went on to become a leading voice for advocate for workers» rights and immigration services, said spokesman Jake Potent.
Heck, as a state senator who was part of the redistricting process, how does he not know this?
Pilgrim - Hunter says her disability would not stop her from working hard as a state senator.
In June 2008, after serving 23 years as the State Senator from Nassau County, Dean Skelos inherited the troubled Republican conference from retiring Majority Leader Joe Bruno.
«It's so devastating on so many levels because he did great things in office, as a state senator, as attorney general,» said Linda Rosenthal, a Democratic assemblywoman from the Upper West Side, who has known Mr. Schneiderman since before his political career began.
Kavanagh was elected this past November to serve as state senator in the 26th Senate District, including Lower Manhattan and sections of the Brooklyn waterfront.
«As a State Senator,» he explained, «I will fight for the things that matter to New Yorkers: strengthening rent laws and preserving affordable housing, increasing access to quality schools, safeguarding the environment, promoting economic and social justice, preventing violence in our communities, and creating a fairer and more accessible political process.»
«In my time as State Senator, I have fought for a number of causes, but one that I am most proud of is fighting for our seniors.
«I remain focused on my job as your State Senator.
The win virtually assures Coleman an 11th term as state senator of the predominantly Democratic district, which includes portions of Hartford, Bloomfield and Windsor.
Connor's history as a state senator is also newly relevant considering the recent resignation of Senator Daniel Squadron — who defeated Connor in the 26th Senate District in 2008 — triggering a special election process where Connor's name has been floated.
Today he formally begins a new chapter in his life of public service by being inaugurated as state Senator for the 14th Senate District.
On January 29, 2014, a reporter with conservative Watchdog.org filed an ethics complaint with the Texas Ethics Commission, alleging several discrepancies between Davis» personal tax returns and her personal financial statements as State Senator from 2010 to 2012.
The win all but assures Coleman an 11th term as state senator of the predominantly Democratic district.
«Among all the candidates, Robert Jackson will be the strongest, most effective environmentalist as State Senator and the one we can trust to fight for a cleaner, brighter environment,» said Allison Tupper, Chair of the NYC Sierra Club.
«As a State Senator, I've fought hard for my constituents, and for the progressive values that unite us as Democrats,» she added.
«As State Senator I will support our nurses and fight for them so they can continue to provide the best possible care to our community — not special interests from the healthcare industry trying to protect their bottom line.
THE BRONX — The Bronx County Democratic Committee, as well as State Senator Ruben Diaz, Assembly Member Luis Sepulveda and Councilwoman Annabel Palma announced their support for Democrat Rafael Salamanca for City Council, where he is running in the special election to replace former Council Member Maria Del Carmen Arroyo in the 17th District.
Outside the courtroom, Brooklyn US Attorney Robert Capers, who sat in the front row for the sentencing, said, «He abused his position as a state senator, and he abused his position as a friend» for enlisting paralegal pal Sam Noel to send him confidential information.