Sentences with phrase «discussions by lawmakers»
There are heated discussions by lawmakers and legal advisors of the legislative body.
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Lawmakers and Cuomo are considering about $ 250 million earmarked for NYCHA improvements, with discussions surrounding a private contractor for the repairs — a push that's opposed by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Heastie.
There's been talk of pay raises for lawmakers that has not been completely ruled out by legislative leaders, perhaps laying the ground work for more discussions on the governor's other unfinished items.
Much of the work by the Moreland Commission is ongoing, the report says, but it hopes its recommendations will fuel discussions between the governor and top legislators over a new ethics package that has been under discussion by Cuomo and top lawmakers for months.
Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan (R - Suffolk) promised to «engage in whatever discussions are necessary» on ethics but opposed two key measures favored by Democrats and good government groups — public financing of election campaigns and bans on lawmakers» outside income.
The sanctuary proposal originally was on the agenda for discussion by legislative committees this month, but Rodriguez said he asked that action be postponed so lawmakers could meet with VanBlarcum and other stakeholders in the community.
Bharara wrapped up his discussion by offering three pieces of advice to the small - town lawmakers.
Lawmakers, who were unable to agree on a finance - equity bill by the April 1 deadline set by the state supreme court, began a new round of discussions last week after District Judge Scott McCown froze about $ 2 billion in state school aid.
In the case of Nevada, though, state lawmakers passed legislation in 2013 strengthening performance requirements, accountability and capital support, so in future years the state should improve, said Todd Ziebarth, a senior vice president at the National Alliance, during a panel discussion held by the Fordham Institute in D.C.
Niederhauser says he hasn't been privy to any of those discussions, but he doesn't think there's much lawmakers can do, especially when OSN is hoping to boost school funding by an estimated $ 700 million per year if their initiative passes.