Sentences with phrase «budget talks»

Those who sat in budget talks with her recall that she repeatedly said delaying pension payments was not a good idea.

But, as with anything in the flow of budget talks, the sources warn no deal is set until the final budget is agreed upon.

But that idea fell off the table during state budget talks.

His comments came during private budget talks with top aides, a source close to the governor said.

There are several arguments for leaving him in place, not the least of which is his proven ability to negotiate on the chamber's behalf in closed - door budget talks.

Indeed, there's great concern among some groups that the rights of injured victims may become bargaining chips, especially if budget talks get kicked down the road.

When budget talks are conducted behind closed doors, the public misses an opportunity to see where their representatives stand.

The governor argued the measure should be part of the state budget talks because it involves a cost.

Their contest, held on the same day as the presidential primaries, overshadowed budget talks that concluded three weeks ago.

The idea has come up before but has never made it into final budget talks.

Lately it feels like budget talks aren't really happening this year... but apparently they are.

Maybe the government needs to mediated school budget talks.

The sources asked not to be named because details were still fluid and subject to change as overall budget talks evolve.

The school district had been deep in budget talks for months, as they faced a $ 2 million deficit this year.

The restrictions were inserted at nearly the final hour of this year's contentious state budget talks.

He also asked for representatives of the minority parties to be included in closed - door budget talks.

«I think it will be there in some form,» DeFrancisco, R - Syracuse, said as budget talks begin in earnest in Albany this week.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday said retaining a surcharge on the state's highest earners is a sticking point as budget talks with the state Legislature heat up.

It's a knife - twisting comment and is in many ways vintage Silver, who has confounded Republicans, especially Gov. George Pataki, during budget talks in previous years.

«We're closer today than we were last Thursday,» House Majority Leader Matt Ritter said after emerging from budget talks Monday afternoon.

Commissioners are expecting to revisit the issue during upcoming budget talks.

The Democrat said he is watching closely to see what comes out of budget talks at the state Capitol.

The Assembly Democrats were told during a closed - door conference last night that Speaker Sheldon Silver is intent on shutting down budget talks by tomorrow, a legislative source said.

Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie said Saturday that the Assembly Democratic majority won't support saddling the city with additional CUNY costs in the ongoing budget talks with Cuomo and the Senate Republicans, who support Cuomo's plan.

But Croci has been reportedly frustrated with the job of being a state senator and the compromises Republicans have taken in budget talks over the last several years.

The suspension last week of budget talks between the White House and congressional Republicans portends a long period of uncertainty for school districts trying to plan for next fall.

The Senate action means both houses of the Legislature have committed to funding universal pre-K in the city as they prepare for budget talks with Cuomo.

As state budget talks heat up, Senate Democrats this week are set to come out formally against Cuomo's push to shift a third of CUNY's costs on to New York City.

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy wants to restart bipartisan budget talks with legislative leaders, saying Connecticut must change its ways to make the state's budget more predictable and sustainable.

Aides and lawmakers say budget talks in the Senate are moving toward an agreement for whopping increases in Pentagon spending as well as domestic programs.

Skelos acknowledged lawmakers are going to have to cut significantly — although, since it's an election year, perhaps not quite as much as in 2011 — when they return to Albany and formally start budget talks.

During budget talks last month, NY1's statehouse reporter Zack Fink tweeted that Senate Republicans were open to passing modest voting reforms if Sugarman were fired.

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The bottom line: There are a LOT of bad feelings coming from the GOP about being shut out of private budget talks.

The latest budget talks came on the anniversary of the passage and creation of the state income tax, which was signed into law by then - Gov.

As budget talks wind down, de Blasio still facing stiff resistance on immigration legal services plan

She also thanked her colleagues for advocating on her behalf to be included in budget talks after it was announced that State Senator Jeff Klein, who heads the five - member, Republican - allied Independent Democratic Conference, would have a seat in closed - door negotiations.

Lieut. Gov. Pierre Howard last week demanded written explanations from legislative staff members after The Associated Press broke a story on the existence of the fund, which allegedly is hidden in the budget bill and was not discussed during recent budget talks.

ALBANY — Republicans who control the state Senate have embraced hundreds of millions in cost shifts to New York City in their one - house budget resolution, backing Gov. Andrew Cuomo and setting up a clash with Assembly Democrats as budget talks intensify over the next three weeks.

President Barack Obama met with Senate leaders yesterday to jumpstart stalled budget talks, but do voters nationwide agree with how the president is handling the federal budget deficit?

Care about the stalled federal budget talks, yes; but also watch that NAR lobbyists are presenting members» opinions and making positive suggestions for an effective compromise.

Senator Kevin Parker, a Democrat from Brooklyn, complained that no minorities or women were part of the top level budget talks, were most decisions were made.

Paterson says he's worried that some of his proposals will be leaked to the media if he opens budget talks with them.

As New York State budget talks reach their final days, and perhaps even hours, a group of Hispanic lawmakers is pushing for the inclusion of the Dream Act in the budget, It would offer college aid to children of undocumented immigrants who were born in the country.

The Daily News has learned that the Brooklyn Democrat ditched crucial budget talks with Senate Dems on Sunday to host a lavish fund - raiser at Yankee Stadium.

Washington (CNN)-- Congressional budget talks have entered a pivotal phase with some lawmakers working to lower expectations.

ALBANY — Racing against a Thursday deadline, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he's reached a «framework» agreement on the state budget and suggested legislators wouldn't see a salary increase next year if any last - minute hang - ups delay budget talks into Friday.

But local leaders, who will begin serious budget talks for the 2018 - 2019 fiscal year in the coming months, said all of the feared financial consequences of last year will return without any long - term resolution from lawmakers soon.