Sentences with phrase «called on state»

A group of Uptown and Bronx community groups and leaders called on state legislators to support the Obama administration's jobs bill.

Albany, NY — Dozens of New York City parents joined Assembly Members Marcos Crespo and Robert Rodriguez in Albany today and called on state legislators to give public charter schools equal treatment in the state budget.

The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ekiti State, has called on the state governor, Ayodele Fayose, to stop trying to avoid the scrutiny of the Senate Committee on Local Governments in the disbursement of the bailout cash which the Federal Government approved for the state.

He also called on the state to spend an extra $ 32 million this year — «and more in future years» — for rental assistance for homelessness.

He called on the state to increase funding for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and criticized Cuomo's school - takeover policy, but without calling out the governor by name.

The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ekiti State, has called on the state governor, Ayodele Fayose, to stop trying to avoid the scrutiny of the Senate...

The Orleans body called on state legislators to hold public hearings on gun control violence, seeking «meaningful» solutions.

In an effort to find a lasting solution to the problem of prison congestion, the Chief Judge of Delta, Justice Marshal Umukoro, has called on state governors to sign death warrant of inmates on death sentence.

A group including several local elected officials known as the Rebuild New York Now coalition today called on the state legislature and Governor Andrew Cuomo to address the issue in the next budget when the legislature reconvenes in January.

A few weeks ago, the Mayors of Bridgeport and New Haven called on state lawmakers to scrutinize the state's $ 550 million bailout of Hartford.

He called on the state government to provide adequate security for traditional rulers in the state.

The governor on Monday also called on the state legislative leaders to sign a memorandum of understanding to release more of the $ 2 billion the parties set aside last year to create 100,000 units of affordable and supportive housing across the state, which would significantly benefit New York City, where de Blasio has been struggling to bring a homelessness crisis under control.

A company executive on Tuesday called on state lawmakers to pass regulations allowing Uber to expand throughout the state, saying the move could create thousands of jobs and provide a new alternative to millions of upstate residents.

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, left, and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, right, hold a news conference denouncing a tax overhaul plan from Republicans and called on the state's GOP lawmakers to reject it in October in Bethlehem, N.Y.

Charter school advocates on Tuesday called on the state to increase facilities funding for charters, highlighting a little - noticed provision in new pro-charter legislation that only provides additional resources for new or expanding schools.

The paper's editorial page also called on the state's Joint Commission On Public Ethics to investigate the Assemblywoman.

HARLEM — The city says it plans to replace toxic PCB light fixtures in schools earlier than expected after City Councilman Robert Jackson called on the state Education Department to investigate.

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In May, at Crowley's urging, the 18 Democrats representing New York in the House signed a letter that called on State Sen. Simcha Felder and the eight members of the Independent Democratic Conference to abandon their alliance with the State Senate Republicans.

The Sister called on the state Police command to ensure the safe return of sister, Olowojoba who has been in captivity for some days.

Hawkins has called on the state to withdraw from both Common Core and Race to the Top, instead calling for standards written by in - state teachers.

Ramon Jimenez, a Bronx lawyer and Green Party candidate for Attorney General, called on the state Joint Commission on Public Ethics to investigate the actions of a lobbying firm representing FreshDirect in its bid to move to the Bronx.

The Minister of State at the Presidency in charge of Public - Private Partnerships, Rashid Pelpuo, has called on the state to organize a befitting state burial to honor the memory of the late Paul Victor Obeng.

Democratic Assemblyman Richard Gottfried, who chairs the health committee, called on the state last week to include sufficient funding in the upcoming Medicaid budget to pay home care employees for every hour worked.

The Kogi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has called on the state government to make workers» welfare a priority and halt the gradual...

The New York State Sheriffs» Association on Thursday called on state lawmakers to approve funding for having at least one armed resource officer in New York schools.

The state's property - tax cap is set to expire next year, and upstate business groups today called on the state Legislature and Cuomo to make it permanent.

Republican candidate for governor Rob Astorino on Thursday night called on the state's business community to be more forceful in its pushback against Albany policies that have hampered job growth and made for one of the highest taxed states in the country.

Testifying in Albany on Jan. 31 on the governor's proposed budget, UFT President Michael Mulgrew called on state lawmakers to help insulate public schools from fiscal threats from the federal government.

And Mark - Viverito called on the state to review confidentiality and information gathering laws, regulations and policies and change them as needed.

Nassau District Attorney Madeline Singas has called on state legislative leaders to adopt new restrictions on taxpayer - paid mailings, citing recent fliers by state assemblymen «that are wholly indistinguishable from political campaign mailings.»

Mark - Viverito, a native of Puerto Rico, has called on the state to adopt legislation similar to a bill recently introduced in California known as the California Values Act — which has bipartisan support — would establish a statewide policy that recognizes immigrants as «valuable and essential members of the California community» and would limit the state's participation in federal immigration law enforcement.

With roughly 15,000 Orange County residents still without power, County Executive Edward Diana has called on the State Public Service Commission to review local utility companies» performance in response to damage and outages left by the storm.

For the 22nd Wednesday, homeless New Yorkers and supportive housing residents called on State leaders to negotiate and release the desperately needed funds.

The Buffalo Parent - Teacher Organization Friday called on the state Education Department to remove Paladino from his position on the Buffalo schools Board of Education.

So when Cuomo announced the effort to develop an action plan for 12 waterbodies, the Wallkill River Watershed Alliance and Riverkeeper called on the state to add the Wallkill to the list.

The city has called on the state Assembly and Senate and Cuomo to change state budget language to allow New York City to use state funds to pay for rental subsidy programs for the homeless.

Monroe County Executive Cheryl Dinolfo visited residents and business owners along the lakefront on Wednesday, and called on state lawmakers to find common ground on a bill to provide financial support for residents along the lake.

Last week, Suffolk County legislators called on the state Senate to support raising the age of criminal responsibility to 18, except for certain serious crimes such as murder and some violent felonies.

Democrats called on the state Republican Party chairman and the rest of the GOP candidates in the field to denounce Visconti's post.

In January 2018, District Attorney Flynn and Senator Tim Kennedy (D - Buffalo), co-sponsor of the Child Victims Act, called on the State Legislature to fast - track this legislation.

Citing the environmental, economic and political ramifications of President Donald Trump's pullout from the Paris climate accord — as well as the perilous effects of inconsistent weather and more intense storms that have already befallen their cities and counties — more than 200 New York officials on Monday called on state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli to divest the state Common Retirement Fund of companies that contribute to man - made climate change.

A group of state Senate Democratic candidates challenging breakaway Democrats say the state Senate's revised sexual harassment policy targets victims — and they called on state government to stop using taxpayer dollars to settle sexual harassment claims.

He called on the state Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, who hails from Aguleri, to intervene to save the two communities from more catastrophic consequences.

An Orange County activist group called on the state to halt all work on a proposed Hudson Valley power plant that's been linked to a federal probe of the Cuomo administration.

She called on the state to reverse a policy that has had a disproportionate impact on minority communities.

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Sunday called on the state government — including Gov. Andrew Cuomo — take responsibility for the ailing subway system, escalating a contentious debate over blame for the crumbling of mass transit.

A coalition including cooling industry representatives and environmental activist Erin Brockovich called on the state to enforce federal water regulations, regularly test the water supply and improve New York's water infrastructure, as data show the state has the highest number of Legionnaire's disease cases in the nation.

The Kogi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has called on the state government to make workers» welfare a priority and halt the gradual trend to stagnation in the State.

He, therefore, called on the State Government to declare a State of Emergency to effectively tackle the situation due to its security implications.