Sentences with phrase «ask local government leaders»

Most of the hearings have focused on FiOS, and in many cases residents have been inspired to ask local government leaders to convince Verizon come to their communities.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo asked local government leaders from around upstate New York help him convince the legislature to approve his tax free zone plan.

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Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg concentrated his attack on the government's record for low - earners, asking why any low - earner should vote for Labour in tomorrow's local elections.

More than 80 local government leaders, mainly from municipalities who also would have to pay the higher electric rates, came to the Capitol to ask for a moratorium on the deal until there's more time to study the consequences.

A diverse group of local governments, environmental protection organizations, business groups, recreational enthusiasts, newspapers and former federal and state government officials and environmental leaders are asking New York State voters to help make the Adirondacks and Catskills safer for residents and visitors alike by voting Yes for Ballot Proposal # 3 — The Public Health and Safety Land Account — this Election Day.

Bharara told the local government leaders that they have «a right not to be ripped off» when they ask state government for help.

Our Karen DeWitt asked the Assembly leader if he was in favor of the «pension smoothing» plan outlined by the governor that will allow local governments to lock in a rate now to reduce current payments while defering a portion of the costs down the road.

A trio of local government organizations have written to legislative leaders and Gov. Andrew Cuomo asking them to address what they consider to be shortcomings in the state's cap on property tax increases.

When asked what services the three local government leaders at Cuomo's press conference would consolidate in order to qualify, the room fell silent.

More than 80 local government leaders, mainly from municipalities who would also have to pay the higher electric rates, came to the Capitol to ask for a moratorium on the deal until there's more time to study the consequences.

School leaders are furious that local authorities and regional school commissioners (RSCs) are asking for predicted grades for this year's primary assessments when the government is refusing to provide guidance on how to score them.