Sentences with phrase «as state senator for»

Today he formally begins a new chapter in his life of public service by being inaugurated as state Senator for the 14th Senate District.

Schneiderman served as the state senator for the 31st District since 1998, and spent more than a decade representing parts of the Upper West Side, Inwood, Washington Heights and Riverdale in the Bronx, before moving on to the Attorney General's office.

Gentile, who served as State Senator for three terms starting in 1996, swapped seats with CM Marty Golden when Golden defeated him in his 2002 bid for a fourth term, and has served since then.

Prior to serving as a state senator for the last three years, Lesko was a state representative for six years.

Not exact matches

As news spreads that President - elect Donald Trump has picked Senator Jeff Sessions, a Republican from Alabama, for the role of attorney general of the United States, the state - legal cannabis industry is worried about Sessions» anti-marijuana rhetoric.

Jenny Wilson, a Democratic candidate running for Senate in Utah, said this week that «Utah families deserve another Utahn as their senator, not a Massachusetts governor who thinks of our state as his vacation home.»

No. 2 Senate GOP leader John Cornyn of Texas, on the Senate floor as Warren spoke, criticized her for making «a political speech» and launching «personal attacks» on senators and called her comments «beneath the dignity of the United States Senate.»

In Iowa — the first state to vote in the presidential primary, in less than two months — the outspoken Texas senator dethroned Trump in a poll for the first time this week as the mogul became ensnared in yet more controversy.

The State of the Union has long been used as a backdrop for political statements, often when senators and...

If you would admit the truth that George W. Bush should not have been elected President based on his abyssmal record as both a businessman and Governor then I will admit that a former community organizor that then became a State Sentor for 11 years followed by being a U.S. Senator should have been more qualified to be President.

There are so many diffrent religions in the U.S. it's not fair for our goverment employee's (such as an ambassador or congressment, senator) portraying his values as those of the people when The United States is a diverse country, racially, ethnically, religiously (or lack of).

«For many Latter - day Saints, it was a surprise that a Mormon candidate was able to make it as far as Mitt,» said Stuart Reid, a Mormon and a Republican state senator from Ogden, Utah.

The conference finally adopted several arguably peripheral constitutional amendments such as forbidding acquisition of new U.S. territory without approval by a majority of both slave - state and free - state senators, guaranteeing federal compensation for fugitive slaves when failure to return them was due to anti-slavery violence or intimidation, and restoring and perpetuating the Missouri Compromise line that once satisfied both regions but had been struck down by the Dred Scott decision.

Harrison served as a state senator and on the board of education of Barrow County, Ga., for 24 years.

He is so fond of the sport that he is known as «Florida's third senator» for his forays on the links of the Sunshine State.

Clinton represented New York for two terms as a Senator and has forged countless alliances with party leaders throughout the state.

We are also so grateful to our State Representative Kim Ferguson and State Senator Harriette Chandler, as well as Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Matt Beaton, for all their support on this project,» added Deb Cary, director of Mass Audubon's Central Massachusetts wildlife sanctuaries.

The junior Senator from New York deserves all this new found attention as she has proven to be an excellent advocate for the state and its issues down in DC.

Further describing the death of the late Emir and one time Senator and Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as a monumental loss to the country, Aregbesola prayed for the repose of the Emir's soul just as he also extended his «profound condolence to the immediate family, the government and the entire people of Niger State.

As we continue to wait for the passage of a budget bill, Democratic state Senator Tim Kennedy ripped into the process that's led to gridlock at the Capitol.

And I think it would be in the best interests of the Senate and of the state of New York, as we move forward, for Senator Espada to step down as Majority Leader of the State Senate.&rstate of New York, as we move forward, for Senator Espada to step down as Majority Leader of the State Senate.&rState Senate.»

Having served billions of targeted voter - matched digital ads online, social media, and mobile devices over the past five years and helping to elect scores of Democrats up and down the ballot for offices ranging from senator and governor to state legislator and school board member, DSPolitical has earned a reputation as a progressive ally and committed innovator.

As for the state Democratic Party's effort to disenroll the senator, Samuels said he's «glad they are attempting to do something,» adding: «We shouldn't have accepted Espada back.»

«I am honored that my neighbors have elected me to deliver for Long Island and clean up Albany as their State Senator,» Kaminsky said in a statement.

Obama, who as a state senator checked a box acknowledging support for same - sex marriage, later fell back to what at the time was the politically safer position of supporting civil unions.

But Long also insisted she has no role as a contender for a federal office in championing the repeal of any state law, although she did say she would have voted «no» on the marriage bill last summer had she been a state senator.

«If Todd Kaminsky can't run for political office without neglecting his official legislative duties, how can we expect him to handle the myriad of issues facing Long Island as a State Senator?»

He'll do the same thing for you as state senator.»

State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli's office has threatened to reject future requests for lucrative stipend payments — AKA lulus — worth tens of thousands of dollars from the Republican - led state Senate as a result of its continued use of false committee titles to draw down payments for senators who are part of its ruling coaliState Comptroller Tom DiNapoli's office has threatened to reject future requests for lucrative stipend payments — AKA lulus — worth tens of thousands of dollars from the Republican - led state Senate as a result of its continued use of false committee titles to draw down payments for senators who are part of its ruling coalistate Senate as a result of its continued use of false committee titles to draw down payments for senators who are part of its ruling coalition.

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand joined members of the Working Families Party on Sunday to accept the group's endorsement of her reelection bid and voice support for numerous progressive causes, as the state's junior senator eyes a possible 2020 presidential run.

It commended political leaders of Benue State such as Senator George Akume, Senator Bernabas Gemade and Dr. Samuel Ortom, the Benue State Governor for their support for Chief Ogbeh's nomination, describing Chief Ogbeh himself as one of our icon.

An imbroglio over cash stipends for state senators with committee leadership positions veered into the legal weeds as attorneys for mainline Democrats and the Senate's top Republican offered differing opinions on the legality of the payments.

A Cazenovia College graduate's role as a paid «consultant» for a former Florida state senator is being called into question, according to media reports.

State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli's office has rejected tens of thousands of dollars in stipends for five state senators — including two IDC members — after an investigation revealed that the lawmakers had been assigned false titles as chairs of committees they did not lead and as a result had been paid for jobs they did not State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli's office has rejected tens of thousands of dollars in stipends for five state senators — including two IDC members — after an investigation revealed that the lawmakers had been assigned false titles as chairs of committees they did not lead and as a result had been paid for jobs they did not state senators — including two IDC members — after an investigation revealed that the lawmakers had been assigned false titles as chairs of committees they did not lead and as a result had been paid for jobs they did not hold.

State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli's office has rejected tens of thousands of dollars in stipends for five state Senators after an investigation revealed that the lawmakers had been assigned false titles as chairs of committees they did not lead and as a result had been paid for jobs they did not State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli's office has rejected tens of thousands of dollars in stipends for five state Senators after an investigation revealed that the lawmakers had been assigned false titles as chairs of committees they did not lead and as a result had been paid for jobs they did not state Senators after an investigation revealed that the lawmakers had been assigned false titles as chairs of committees they did not lead and as a result had been paid for jobs they did not hold.

As for my education I am currently working on my Ph.D in Behavioral Ecology and I work for an advocacy group in Albany that allows me full access to the NYS LRS, keeps me in constant face - to - face contact with State Senators, Assembly members, U.S. Congressmen, and our two U.S. Senators.

In 1911, Roosevelt as a newly elected state senator blocked the Tammany Hall - appointee for the U.S. Senate, back when Legislatures had that power, which was ultimately a way of granting patronage posts.

«Now, as the next state Senator for Manhattan and Brooklyn, I know Brian will work with me to continue New York's proud tradition as the progressive capital of our country.

There was talk that either Senator Simcha Felder (registered as a Democrat but caucusing with the Republicans in the State Senate) or the son of Assemblyman Dov Hikind could find a way to run for the Council seat.

he was not on track for greatness as a national leader, not on track to upset the national scene,» wrote State Senator Diane Savino, a member of the Republican led Independent Conference whose district includes parts of Staten Island.

As if to illustrate the findings of the State Integrity Investigation, the federal corruption trial of former state Senator Pedro Espada, Jr., continued this week, with Judge Frederic Block excoriating Espada's attorney for using questionable courtroom tactics, and with Espada characterized during trial as a «puppet master» for his alleged embezzlement of funds from the Soundview Healthcare NetworAs if to illustrate the findings of the State Integrity Investigation, the federal corruption trial of former state Senator Pedro Espada, Jr., continued this week, with Judge Frederic Block excoriating Espada's attorney for using questionable courtroom tactics, and with Espada characterized during trial as a «puppet master» for his alleged embezzlement of funds from the Soundview Healthcare NetState Integrity Investigation, the federal corruption trial of former state Senator Pedro Espada, Jr., continued this week, with Judge Frederic Block excoriating Espada's attorney for using questionable courtroom tactics, and with Espada characterized during trial as a «puppet master» for his alleged embezzlement of funds from the Soundview Healthcare Netstate Senator Pedro Espada, Jr., continued this week, with Judge Frederic Block excoriating Espada's attorney for using questionable courtroom tactics, and with Espada characterized during trial as a «puppet master» for his alleged embezzlement of funds from the Soundview Healthcare Networas a «puppet master» for his alleged embezzlement of funds from the Soundview Healthcare Network.

Garry said Martins» experience as Mineola mayor, a state senator and longtime lawyer for his family's concrete business «gives him a unique perspective to advise clients in strategically navigating their operational challenges on Long Island and across New York State.&rstate senator and longtime lawyer for his family's concrete business «gives him a unique perspective to advise clients in strategically navigating their operational challenges on Long Island and across New York State.&rState.»

Art. 3116, however, limits the sum that may be charged candidates for certain posts, such as the offices of district judge, judge of the Court of Civil Appeals, and senator and representative in the state and federal legislatures, and for some counties fees are fixed by Arts. 3116a - 3116d, 1939 Supp., and 3116e, 3116f, 1942 Supp.

An unusually aggressive Donovan portrayed Schneiderman as part of the Albany problem, and criticized him for not doing more to stamp out corruption as state Senator.

The congress held by Sylva's faction, which was attended by the Minister of State for Agriculture, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri and other party members, elected the Chairman of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, Jonathan Amos, as the chairman.

Now, as the next State Senator for Manhattan and Brooklyn, I know Brian will work with me to continue New York's proud tradition as the progressive capital of our country.

«Hundreds of seniors from as far down as 110th Street and as far up as 220th Street, river to river, rely on ARC Fort Washington every day for a hot meal, fun activities and essential services,» said State Senator Adriano Espaillat, who organized the rally.

«I failed to mention that today the Board of Elections found another 28 votes that we had not accounted for,» the state senator chimed in as he was taking questions after his speech.

Throughout his life, Keith has been committed to his community as a Democratic district leader, tenant leader, community board member and through his work for Assembly Member Jonathan Bing and State Senator Liz Krueger.

Fink, who Mayor de Blasio counts as one of his most trusted advisors, was chief of staff to State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky; he served as director in Anthony Weiner's district office, handled the campaign of Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley for Congress and most recently was deputy chief of staff in the public Advocate's office and a senior adviser to Mr. de Blasio's mayoral campaign.