Sentences with phrase «attorneys general play»

«Provides insight on the vital role state attorneys general play as well as the impact they have on the business community and on a wide range of legal and public policy issues.

«Because the Office of Attorney General plays a critical role in protecting our natural resources and enforcing environmental laws, we paid special attention to this race.»

But Ms. Conlin and the others at the press conference argued the state attorney general plays a major role in defending abortion - rights cases, such as litigating efforts to interfere with access to abortion clinics, as occurred during the late 1980s with «Operation Rescue» protests led by controversial anti-abortion advocate Randall Terry.

Not exact matches

«The game has been played — legally — in New York for years and years, but after the Attorney General realized he could now get himself some press coverage, he decided a game that has been around for a long, long time is suddenly now not legal... The only thing that changed today is the Attorney General's mind.»

And attorneys general across the country have played a prominent role in promoting marriage equality, including in New York where Andrew Cuomo has defended the recognition of same - sex marriages performed out of state.

Spitzer's campaign has played heavily on his time as attorney general — an office he held for two successful terms compared to his disasterous governorship — going as far in an online ad to suggest Wall Street is scared of his candidacy.

«Well, a poll released today made clear that New York Democrats aren't interested in the standard political games the other attorney general candidates are playing,» the e-mail from Dinallo's campaign manager John Kenny continues.

Maloney, a former top aide in the Spitzer and Paterson administrations, played a role in the aftermath of the Troopergate scandal (he was the former governor's internal counsel), which Cuomo investigated in his former role as state attorney general.

Cuomo's call for the state attorney general to review the Manhattan district attorney's investigation into a sexual assault complaint against disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein was hailed by victims» rights activists but left open questions about how the review will play out.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo, in public at least, is not playing favorites when it comes to who should be the next attorney general.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Manhattan DA Cyrus Vance have apparently decided to share the sandbox and play nice over the criminal investigation into former state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman.

Molinaro says it would be a conflict of interest for Cuomo to interview candidates, since the Attorney General's office is investigating former Cuomo associate and former SUNY Polytechnic Institute head Alain Kaloyeros on potential bid - rigging and pay - to - play corruption charges.

«We applaud Attorney General Schneiderman's far - reaching proposals for campaign finance reforms, including public matching funds, that are what's needed to finally reduce pay to play politics and corruption in Albany.

A new wrinkle developed in the Attorney General race today that could perhaps even the playing field for the Republicans.

Molinaro said it would be a conflict of interest for Cuomo to interview candidates since the attorney general's office is investigating former Cuomo associate and former SUNY Polytechnic Institute head Alain Kaloyeros on potential bid - rigging and pay - to - play corruption charges.

Although the state Assembly Democrats have nearly enough votes to appoint an interim attorney general on their own, it's appearing increasingly likely that interim Attorney General Barbara Underwood could retain the post through the end of 2018, while a September Democratic primary plattorney general on their own, it's appearing increasingly likely that interim Attorney General Barbara Underwood could retain the post through the end of 2018, while a September Democratic primary plageneral on their own, it's appearing increasingly likely that interim Attorney General Barbara Underwood could retain the post through the end of 2018, while a September Democratic primary plAttorney General Barbara Underwood could retain the post through the end of 2018, while a September Democratic primary plaGeneral Barbara Underwood could retain the post through the end of 2018, while a September Democratic primary plays out.

Molinaro says it would be a conflict of interest for Cuomo to interview candidates, since the attorney general's office is investigating former Cuomo associate and former SUNY Polytechnic Institute head Alain Kaloyeros on potential bid rigging and pay - to - play corruption charges.

New York City comptroller does not have the kind of tools to play on the national stage that pertain to the office of New York State attorney general.

Missouri is playing host to one of the year's most competitive Senate races, and Attorney General Josh Hawley is supposed to be among the top Republican recruits.

The issue is also center stage in the attorney general race and — as Kelli Conlin guest is here to explain — it could play a pivotal role in the fight for control of the state Senate.

As for Sean Coffey, the TU says he «could arguably be cast as the most independent of the bunch,» but added: «His past political contributions to officials who did business with his firm are all too reminiscent of the pay - to - play culture that an attorney general must be unquestionably above.»

The special access came amid Attorney General Andrew Cuomo's investigation into a massive pay - to - play pension fund scandal under DiNapoli's predecessor, Alan Hevesi.

As state attorney general five years ago, Cuomo made headlines prosecuting so - called «pay - to - play» cases at New York's pension fund.

Cuomo holds his father and his legacy in a sacrosanct state, making the kicker of the letter a real punch to the solar plexus and will do little to advance either man's relationship (part of this bad blood may stem from way back in 2010, when then - Attorney General Cuomo settled with the lobbying firm Faso worked for as part of a major pay - to - play pension fund scandal).

He points out that Cunningham played a major role in his 2006 campaign for attorney general - also as an unpaid volunteer - and, as promised back then, he still went after Medicaid fraud with record - setting results.

The U.S. Attorney, Preet Bharara, as well as the State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, are investigating Cuomo's economic development programs over pay to play allegations.

There is a sense that the fundamental fairness that is a critical part of the American social compact has been lost, and I think that as attorney general, I would work not just to see that everybody plays by the rules but to restore public confidence in big banks, insurance companies.

The attorney general's investigation of the pay - to - play culture at the state pension fund during the tenure of DiNapoli's predecessor, Alan Hevesi, led Cuomo to push for reforms to the comptroller's office that would diminish its power.

Governor Andrew Cuomo had a message of support for them on Wednesday, as well as a message of criticism toward the Manhattan district attorney, who's been trying, unsuccessfully, to play a key role in a possible criminal case against the ex-attorney general.

The next New York attorney general can and should play an enormous role in restoring public confidence in our basic institutions.

The attorney general has to protect our civil rights, level the playing field for our families and our communities, and ensure that our law and our government and our businesses are treating all people equally.

As attorney general I would do everything I could do to ensure that everybody plays by the same set of rules; that we return to the idea of being that nation of laws, not a nation of men and women.

State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is investigating a SUNY Poly plan to build dormitories for potential pay - to - play arrangements, as well as other economic development projects.

Assistant Attorney General Ellen Biben said Thursday, «On one level, Morris» scheme was highly sophisticated... But at its core, the scheme was stunningly simple: You had to pay to play.»

Molinaro says it would be a conflict of interest for Cuomo to interview candidates, since the Attorney General's office is investigating former Cuomo associate and former SUNY Polytechnic Institute head Alain Kaloyeros on potential bid rigging and pay to play corruption charges.

NEW YORK CITY — Moses «Mark» Stern, the cooperating witness who played a pivotal role in the arrests of state Sen. Malcolm Smith and five others, is a well - connected upstate powerbroker who kept dirt on politicians for a «rainy day» and had ties to many elected officials, including state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, sources said.

A Democratic insider over the weekend noted the history Cuomo and Faso shared: Namely the part the congressman played in the Cuomo's attorney general investigation into the pay - to - play pension fund scandal of the last decade.

Attorney General Andrew Cuomo dropped a bombshell in his ongoing pay to play pension fund probe, implicating several prominent political names.

Cuomo, as attorney general, did eventually give DiNapoli a clean bill of health by clearing him of any wrongdoing in the «pay to play» pension fund scandal that had sent Hevesi to prison, but his unease with the fellow Democrat never went away.

Shadow Attorney General Shami Chakrabarti last night played down the significance of opinion polls, which she said had failed to predict Brexit or Donald Trump's victory.

Actor John Slattery, who plays Roger Sterling on AMC's wildly popular series «Mad Men», has endorsed Nassau County DA Kathleen Rice for attorney general in a video that her campaign says is linked via an advertisement running on «major» news Wesbites.

However, shadow attorney general Dominic Grieve accused the government of «playing fast and loose» with the public over the difficulties the act posed, saying today's review was a «complete climbdown» on Tony Blair's previous comments.

The County Committee plays a large role in selecting our State Supreme Court judges, candidates for governor, state comptroller, and attorney general, and makes decisions about how resources are spent and for which candidates.

Lasher, 34, was something of a political wunderkind in New York Democratic politics, working on current Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's first campaign for Senate at the age of 16, and playing a controversial role three years later in the mayoral campaign of Mark Green.

«I think it's fair to say there is always a political calculus when a political figure is indicted and, certainly, with the attorney general's office of the state of New York, plays a large role in the decision - making process,» Jones said.

Known at the «Sheriff of Wall Street» during his time as state Attorney General, Spitzer's new ad, which premiered online Thursday, features images of an empty Wall Street with patriotic music playing, financial powers apparently running scared.

Schneiderman had played a key role among Democratic state attorneys general in challenging the Trump administration, and the question of who succeeds him will have implications for future mayoral races in the City — and possibly even this year's gubernatorial primary.

Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is investigating a SUNY Poly plan to build dormitories for potential pay - to - play arrangements, as well as other economic development projects.

For the record, Mr. Schneiderman's spokesman said, «Politics has never played a role in the attorney general's decisions about which matters to pursue,» adding, «The attorney general is pursing these matters, because he believes no one — no matter how rich, powerful or popular they are — is above the law.»

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