This was an action the governor promised to take after
a broader legislative effort was blocked earlier this year by Republicans in the state Senate.
Not exact matches
Legislative meetings in Albany are only part of the push to get GENDA over the finish line — an
effort in which ESPA, Housing Works, and the New York Civil Liberties Union play prime roles among a
broad coalition of labor, faith, women's, business, and law enforcement leaders.
Efforts to undermine the Clean Water Act and other federal initiatives must be strongly opposed, and I have led the charge against
legislative proposals to roll back important clean water protections that may benefit some special interests, but risk public health and will damage the
broader U.S. economy.
This does not counsel against finding ways to steer teachers to disadvantaged schools; it does suggest that such
efforts should be carefully designed and executed with an appreciation for local context, which means they probably should not be guided by
broad legislative directives emanating from Washington.
Advocacy
efforts led by SEIA and its allies, which included U.S. - based solar module manufacturers, utilities, a
broad group of lawmakers, and conservative free - market groups such as American
Legislative Exchange Council, «led to a decision we are not happy with, but does display restraint on behalf of the president,» Ross Hopper said.
These
legislative efforts have been driven by a
broad set of benefits to children, families, and states when paternity is established for children born outside of marriage, and especially when it is done voluntarily shortly after the birth.