Sentences with phrase «by state lawmakers»

The panel was created by state lawmakers at the end of the 2015 legislative to analyze the impact of state tax policies on business and to develop strategies to promote economic growth.

The finance bill is the third piece of proposed casino expansion legislation to be considered by state lawmakers this year.

That funding was cut by state lawmakers last week, putting the mentoring program's future in question — just as some districts are struggling to retain teachers.

That goal appears nearly within reach, based on recent moves by state lawmakers.

Financial responsibility is a big issue and drivers in the state must have compliant policies that meet all of the specifications put into place by state lawmakers for monthly car insurance factors.

As I've said before, this gives lie to the assertions by state lawmakers that it is difficult to change the school funding system; these represent significant changes and were easily accomplished.

Such a change would require approval by state lawmakers.

The $ 55 million package was approved recently by state lawmakers.

The pros and cons will be debated by state lawmakers, advocacy groups and law - enforcement agencies.

If the legislature can't agree on a map, a seven - member bipartisan commission, with members appointed by state lawmakers, would draw the new maps.

But some states use federal tax law as of a certain date in the past, and any subsequent changes have to be specifically authorized by state lawmakers.

At stake are billions of dollars from California's Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), passed by state lawmakers in 2013.

The final budget, approved by state lawmakers on March 29, also extends the millionaire's tax another three years.

Today's Q poll also finds New Yorkers oppose (51 - 40) the idea of public campaign financing, which Cuomo supports, and back — albeit narrowly, 48 - 42 — the full disclosure of outside income by state lawmakers.

The final budget, approved by state lawmakers on March 29, also extends the millionaire's tax another three years; hikes the minimum wage from $ 7.25 to $ 9 over three years; and promises $ 350 rebate checks to most middle - class families with children in 2014.

A day after top officials in his cabinet were grilled by state lawmakers over the response to chemical contaminates found in rural drinking water, Gov. Andrew Cuomo called the issue a «national crisis» that needs to be addressed.

New York State could adopt its own version of net neutrality under legislation announced by state lawmakers.

New Yorkers will soon get a chance to decide whether to hold a constitutional convention in New York — but some government reform groups say some major changes need to be made first — including banning double dipping by state lawmakers who might become delegates.

New York Governor Cuomo's economic development chair was grilled by state lawmakers at a budget hearing Wednesday, as some of the programs are embroiled in a corruption scandal that's led to charges against several former associates of the governor.

The second round of interviews of candidates for New York attorney general has been held in Albany, with another five hopefuls queried by state lawmakers.

The Cuomo administration is resisting efforts by state lawmakers who are seeking more input on how the money for the proposed second phase of the Buffalo Billion economic development project will be spent.

New Yorkers will soon get a chance to decide whether to hold a constitutional convention in New York - but some government reform groups say there needs to be some major changes made first - including banning double dipping by state lawmakers who might become delegates.

Bills introduced this year by state lawmakers in Western New York would require the Thruway Authority to share a portion of the tolls collected with the towns of Grand Island and Tonawanda and the City of Niagara Falls.

As part of protecting and expanding reproductive rights and health, Planned Parenthood Advocates in Missouri stays on top of legislation proposed by state lawmakers in Jefferson City.

The lawsuit filed by state lawmakers over the power of the Moreland Commission on Public Corruption is quietly winding down.

By contrast, after the New Jersey Supreme Court denied Gov. Chris Christie's appeal of a judge's overturning of the state's ban on same - sex marriage, an attempt by state lawmakers to later write a bill with religious protections collapsed under pressure from gay - rights groups.

Senate Republicans have been more guarded when it comes to placing limitations and restrictions on outside activity by state lawmakers.

Doctors would be required to report drivers who have «an impairing ailment» to the state DMV, and the agency could then suspend his or her license, according to proposed legislation detailed by state lawmakers after a car crash in Brooklyn that killed two little kids.

Acting Attorney General Barbara Underwood is among the candidates to be interviewed by state lawmakers as they determine who fill the remainder of Eric Schneiderman's term in office.

Astorino's proposal would also scrap the per - diem system used by state lawmakers in exchange for a receipt system.

One day after Democrats in the Senate proposed sharply curtailing outside income earned by state lawmakers, the leader of another Senate faction says he's quitting his private law practice.

The sexual - harassment proposals closely mirror others put forward by state lawmakers from both parties in recent weeks: In mid-December, Senators Catharine Young and Elaine Phillips, both Republicans, proposed bills that, in addition to banning secret settlements, would also codify the definition of sexual harassment in state law and expand harassment protections for independent contractors.

Mr. de Blasio said in a statement, «While one - year extensions are no way to treat our children, families or educators, this action is a crucial acknowledgment by State lawmakers that the education progress we have made in New York City could not have happened without our accountable control of the school system.»

One idea widely embraced by transportation advocates would impose tolls on bridges across the East River, which was rejected by state lawmakers in 2010.

The City Council is poised to criminalize «revenge porn» locally following years of inaction by state lawmakers — who have let a similar bill languish in Albany since 2014.

In a grueling five - hour appearance before a legislative budget committee, de Blasio was repeatedly questioned by state lawmakers led at first by upstate Republicans — why the city should receive additional assistance when it's not required to abide by the 2 % cap on property tax increases that other municipalities around the state must to live under.

Late Monday night, Manchin - a popular two - term Democratic governor - signed the measure after a compromise worked out by state lawmakers won final approval.

Dr. Nirav Shah, who was appointed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo as the state's health commissioner, is expected to be asked by state lawmakers about a study he's conducting on the potential health effects of natural gas drilling.

One of the many decisions made by state lawmakers during their budget actions last week was to keep the MEAP in place for another year.

He called it an extreme overreach by state lawmakers and a violation of the federal Clean Water Act.

A decision by state lawmakers to let prospective teachers slide on a basic skills test is a bad idea.

It's one of many teaching benefits that has been cut by state lawmakers; additional pay for advanced degrees, professional development opportunities, and a state - funded teacher training program called NC Teaching Fellows have all been squashed in recent times.

The office and position were created by state lawmakers in response to the February shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

If confirmed, Brownback would leave Kansas at a low point in his career, having watched his trickle - down tax cut plan fail to improve the state's economy and be dismantled by state lawmakers, the Associated Press reported.

While the latest rulings in Oklahoma and Utah are on hold pending appeal (thanks to the U.S. Supreme Court), the most - recent states to legalize same - sex marriage — Hawaii and Illinois by state lawmakers, and New Jersey and New Mexico by state supreme courts — illustrate the differences between when lawmakers legalize same - sex marriage and when courts do.

Edgar signed the legislation at the John G. Shedd Aquarium, framed by a 90,000 - gallon fish tank and flanked by state lawmakers.

Known as a Breathalyzer for distracted drivers, emerging technology that can detect actions on a smartphone is being promoted by state lawmakers.

In other words, this isn't a complete tally of every single fundraiser held by state lawmakers over he past six months, but it's enough to provide a good idea of how the public's business and politics mix between January and April.

A report released on Wednesday by state lawmakers tallied the top limited liability corporation givers to political campaigns, finding they range from top real - estate companies to high - powered law firms.