Sentences with phrase «by one's governor»

The agriculture commissioner is appointed by the governor in 38 states, while elections are held for the position in the remaining 12.

But it also has become a general statement by the governor of his priorities for that legislative session.

When a bill recently signed into law by the governor takes effect, the fines for driving uninsured will jump from a maximum of $ 100 to between $ 250 and $ 500.

The deadline for local governments to adopt the shared services plan called for by the governor in a program inserted into this year's state budget is tomorrow.

As proposed by the governor, the regulations are aimed at providing workers with flexibility in their shifts.

The lines drawn by the state legislature are subject to veto by the governor.

If you want to see just how direct and ugly an attack by a governor on his own state's public education system can be, you should read it.

She was the first chair of the state ethics commission when it was created by the governor and the legislature in 2011.

This isn't the first competition - style economic development plan announced by the governor.

The faction led by the governor however has the backing of the national headquarters of the party.

This process was driven by the head teacher and community manager, supported by the governors.

Messages of necessity can be issued by a governor to allow a bill to be voted on before it reaches its normally required three day aging period.

But an education task force report embraced by the governor last week signals his retreat from the tough reforms he pushed since taking office, and a huge victory for the state teachers union.

The effort by the governor and assembly to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 18 did not make it into the final deal.

The governor did take one off - topic question, according to a recording provided by the governor's office.

All seven members to be appointed to the commission by the governor.

Similar panels ordered by governors over decades have resulted in lengthy corruption probes and arrests.

The direction taken by the governor is a good one, however, the set of solutions being discussed and the process in which they are discussed could be improved.

The first 2018 platform released by the governor in the run up to this session was a proposal to ban those convicted of even misdemeanor domestic violence from possession firearms.

We've always liked the meaty metaphor as a description of the mysterious behind - closed - doors production of a spending plan by the governor and state legislative leaders.

Other members, especially those selected by the governor, raised concerns.

The proposal calls for appellate judges to be appointed by the governor with legislative confirmation and to stand for retention for subsequent terms.

He said the project has been rushed on an artificial deadline set by the governor.

Under current state law, special elections are held between 30 and 40 days from their announcement by the governor.

Surely the manager at our condominium had sent out an e-mail warning us of a state of emergency declared by the governor.

The bill as introduced by the governor would allow parents and legal guardians to view teacher and principal evaluations.

The message of necessity is a tool used by the governor to forgo the required three day waiting period for a bill.

A financial disclosure form submitted by the governor indicated the contract for the memoir is worth at least $ 700,000.

While one may debate whether this is a good idea, the reality is that the legislature has limited authority to make changes to the budget advanced by the governor.

The organization also received a $ 250,000 grant sponsored by the governor's office.

There's no direct involvement in any way, shape, or form by the governor.

The final version of the bill included last minute changes sought by the governor, such as dropping prevailing wage language from a job creation provision.

A report by the governor's budget office shows the state spending more per student on the poorest schools.

The medical marijuana program would be suspended by the governor at any time based on recommendations by the State Police and health officials.

In this case, though, they are generated by the councils, not lawmakers and awarded by the governor.

Also in keeping with tradition, no justification for the latest expansion of the program has been offered by the governor or the legislative leaders.

Any budget proposal to lower general funds for schools would have to be explained in writing by the governor.

One commissioner, chosen by the governor, also serves as chairman for two years.

Next month, 34 states are expected to turn in their plans, many of which will be voted on by state board members and reviewed by governors in the coming weeks.

That power was removed by the governor and the legislature several years ago.

«Prior to the amendment, the time spent in office by a governor, following an invalid election does not count as part of his tenure,» he added.

This effort was a turning point on the conference floor, and our amendment was approved and signed by our governor after a lengthy and heart - wrenching session.

As envision by the governor, the move would be designed to bolster the previously approved $ 45 million financial assistance package for homeowners and businesses impacted by the flooding.

Public authorities also have adopted that interpretation, even though few board members can be fired by the governor.

Moreover, it led to more thought and discussion by governors about equity within their states.

Following are summaries of state - of - the - state and budget messages delivered by governors in recent weeks.