Sentences with phrase «as lawmakers face»

The next two weeks at the state Capitol are going to be very busy as lawmakers face the deadline for a new budget.

That's how one of state government's best - known lobbyists described the atmosphere at the Capitol as lawmakers face what is expected to be a series of bitterly contested and highly divisive reelection battles next year in the midst of a bitter and highly divisive presidential campaign.

The next two weeks at the New York State Capitol are going to be very busy as lawmakers face the deadline for a new budget.

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Huawei has faced increasing headwinds in its push to make inroads in the U.S. market, as the White House and Republican lawmakers target Chinese tech companies, citing national security concerns.

That could prove a difficult task, as tax - writing committees have not yet introduced a bill and lawmakers face multiple other deadlines before the end of the year.

While these skills initiatives and research investments can probably be largely taken at face value, they also provide Facebook with useful lobbying points at a time when regulators and lawmakers across Europe are taking on the company over issues such as hate speech, privacy and tax.

BOSTON (Reuters)- Combative Maine Governor Paul LePage said on Tuesday he would consider resigning as he faces a wave of criticism from both fellow Republicans and rival Democrats after leaving a lawmaker a profanity - filled voicemail last week.

The drugmaker's stock hit a two - and - a-half year low last week as it faces mounting criticism from lawmakers on high prices for its treatments.

Insurers are facing an upheaval in their health insurance businesses due to uncertainty over the healthcare legislation as Republican lawmakers seek to follow through on their promise to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.

The settlement comes as Wells Fargo faces increased scrutiny from lawmakers over a separate issue: revelations that bank employees created as many as 2 million accounts in customers» names without those customers» knowledge or consent.

The resulting public discourse has seen furor from many quarters with politicians on both sides of the Atlantic rounding on all parties involved in the allegations with Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg earlier facing two inquisitions from the US lawmakers as a result.

WASHINGTON — Facebook on Sunday faced a backlash about how it protects user data, as American and British lawmakers demanded that it explain how a political data firm with links to President Trump's 2016 campaign was able to harvest private information from more than 50 million Facebook profiles without the social network's alerting users.

She also blamed the stalemate on partisanship, particularly as lawmakers prepare to face voters in November.

Tax reform faces an uphill battle, with an already packed legislative calendar set to become even more crowded as lawmakers begin to address disaster relief for the Texas Gulf Coast.

The Canadian province, which holds the world's third - largest crude reserves, is reviewing renewable - energy policies as exports from its oil sands face increasing opposition from environmental groups and lawmakers in the U.S. and Europe.

LAC is your best opportunity to learn firsthand how the results of the 2016 election will impact your programs, as well as meet face - to - face with lawmakers to educate them about the importance of school meals.

Efforts to combat heroin and opioid abuse over the last several years have totaled millions of dollars in new efforts as well as regulations placed on insurance companies to deal with the issue, marking one of the few bipartisan issues facing lawmakers at either the state or federal level.

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio faced tough questions from state lawmakers about the city's contribution to the MTA as officials in City Hall, the governor's office and the Legislature continue to debate how to bail out a subway system beset by breakdowns and delays.

It's among several health issues lawmakers face when they return from summer recess, even as fights over the budget and helping Texas recover from Hurricane Harvey grab center stage.

The fantasy sports legislation is among a number of outstanding issues still facing lawmakers in Albany as the legislative session extends beyond the scheduled end date.

New York City Council Carlos Menchaca has received the endorsement of three state lawmakers in his bid for re-election as he faces a primary bid from Assemblyman Felix Ortiz.

«As a former police officer, a current lawmaker, and most importantly a father, I am interested to learn our country's next steps forward in the face of this growing crisis.»

Former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, a veteran of late budgets himself, is watching the process unfold as a rank - and - file lawmaker this year as he faces corruption charges.

A range of issues face state lawmakers and Gov. Andrew Cuomo, including a proposed hike in the minimum wage to $ 15 as well as the creation of a 12 - week paid family program.

Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, who has said lawmakers can choose to clean up their acts or face repeated prosecutions, said Cuomo's package was «welcome news,» but hoped lawmakers would «use today's announcement as another clear sign that Albany must pass comprehensive ethics reform before the end of session.»

Gov. Cuomo and lawmakers will have to close at least a $ 1.7 billion shortfall to balance next year's state budget as they faces re-election, according to a financial report released...

Controlling rent - control (1997): As old rent - control protections faced a June 15 expiration, Silver lets the laws expire without ever calling on the lawmakers to debate — then immediately strikes a deal with Republicans to increase rent hikes on empty stabilized apartments.

SPECTRUM NEWS VIDEO: State Sen. Neil Breslin says changing sexual harassment policies in the state to make them tougher will be one of the big policy decisions facing lawmakers as the session gets underway.

Any of the measures face a steep climb in the Republican - controlled state Senate, where GOP lawmakers have sought to roll back the 2013 gun control law known as the SAFE Act.

Since then, at least nine Republican lawmakers have called on Skelos to step aside as leader while he faces those charges.

The revised health care legislation is facing a battery of skeptical lawmakers as the GOP leadership in the Senate seek a vote on the measure in the coming weeks.

Atlantic City could face default as early as April without «drastic action» from the state, Moody's Investors Service warned, saying the city would run out of money in the next few weeks, which could lead to bankruptcy, if two measures are not approved by lawmakers.

But lawmakers face a turbulent next few weeks as they try to clinch a broader budget deal by the end of the year.

Though she has made some headway with her father, Ivanka Trump faces an uphill battle as she tries to build support for her signature issues of affordable childcare and paid family leave, courting corporate executives and wooing lawmakers in hopes of generating momentum amid a packed legislative agenda in Washington.

Lawmakers are facing mounting pressure to end Capitol Hill's culture of secrecy over sexual harassment as they return from a holiday break, with members of both parties calling for Congress to overhaul its handling of misconduct claims and to unmask lawmakers who have paid settlements using taxpayLawmakers are facing mounting pressure to end Capitol Hill's culture of secrecy over sexual harassment as they return from a holiday break, with members of both parties calling for Congress to overhaul its handling of misconduct claims and to unmask lawmakers who have paid settlements using taxpaylawmakers who have paid settlements using taxpayer money.

«As New Yorkers are faced with a punishing economic climate fueled by Gov. Cuomo's special interest donors and liberal career politicians, Congressman Gibson's announcement of an exploratory committee for governor is a light at the end of the tunnel,» said Nojay, a conservative lawmaker from the Rochester area and a talk - radio host.

Though on its face the proposal arguably shouldn't be contentious, it faces opposition from both the public and from lawmakers as budget negotiations enter their final two weeks.

During a contentious three - hour debate on Thursday, Jewish lawmakers condemned the legislation as anti-Semitic, arguing that many of the state's roughly 700 school districts have faced similar fiscal and academic challenges to East Ramapo.

The lawmaker had also faced fraud charges stemming from a business deal in Cambodia, a legal issue he had initially dismissed as akin to a lawsuit.

The National Republican Congressional Committee announced Tuesday that 10 additional lawmakers have been identified as members who could face tough re-election fights in 2018.

The raises come as the state faces stagnating tax revenues and lawmakers remain reluctant to raise taxes to fund Murphy's other spending priorities.

A Siena College Poll released Tuesday morning shows voters in New York State still believe government corruption is still the top issue facing lawmakers in Albany as they wrap up this year's legislative session.

ALBANY, N.Y. — New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio faced tough questions from state lawmakers about the city's contribution to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority on Monday as officials in City Hall, the governor's office and the Legislature continue to debate how to bail out a subway system beset by breakdowns and delays.

A Downstate Republican lawmaker launched a third - party bid for governor on Thursday, exacerbating the challenges facing Gov. Bruce Rauner's re-election as he seeks to heal divisions within his party's base to take on Democrat J.B. Pritzker.

As they battle to keep control of the state Senate, Republicans are facing a series of departures from veteran lawmakers, top staff and a rising star.

«The Justice Department did not oppose vacating Bruno's conviction but they argued he should face a new trial on allegations he sold his political muscle as one of New York's most powerful lawmakers.»

The new fiscal year started July 1, but Connecticut still does not have a state budget as lawmakers have remained gridlocked while the state faces a $ 3.5 billion deficit over the next two fiscal years.

«Given the thick smog of scandal that has enveloped the Capitol, it seems likely lawmakers would tackle this issue as they contemplate facing the voters in November,» Horner said.

The state faced having only $ 36 million in its coffers after it paid its December bills as the lawmakers struggled to fill the gap, according to the Associated Press.

Financial challenges have been at the forefront of lawmakers» work this session as the state faced a mounting budget deficit that's now projected to be close to $ 1 billion for the next fiscal year that begins on July 1.