Sentences with phrase «fellow legislators»

Fasano says he looks forward to working with fellow legislators to outline what he calls a more appropriate course of action.

Legislator Loughran expressed appreciation for the leadership and efforts of Legislator Kennedy through the Economic Development Committee and the support of fellow legislators.

The message sparked outcry from fellow legislators, including some calls for his censure and even calls for him to resign.

In effect, it was four years of not rocking the boat after his appointment by fellow legislators, his primary qualification having been being well - liked among some of the very people such a pension - stripping provision could most affect.

Perhaps he can expand upon it by urging fellow legislators to support a countywide ban on plastic bags and continue the push for affordable septic systems to improve water quality.

County Legislator Rob Parete's video - voting fromCancun last month had fellow legislators in something of a dither.

«They saved my life,» the two - term Republican told fellow legislators at ceremonies last month.

Fellow legislator Senator Angus King, an independent from Maine, referred to the ongoing debate over immigration in Congress as «a unique opportunity for us to carry out our moral and ethical responsibilities at the same time as we carry out our legal and political responsibilities.»

The Capitol is beset by federal investigations into corruption and bribery involving at least five lawmakers, one of whom wore an FBI wire to try to ensnare fellow legislators.

At 9:30 a.m., Assembly members James Skoufis, Ken Zebrowski, Joe Morelle (majority leader), Cathy Nolan (Education Committee chair), and fellow legislators representing half - day kindergarten districts, and stakeholders will push for the inclusion of full - day kindergarten enhanced transition aid in the 2017 - 2018 state budget, LOB, LCA Room 130, 198 State St., Albany.

Legislature minority leader Hector Rodriguez endorsed fellow legislator Jennifer Schwartz Berky for reelection last year.

Fellow legislators rank high among those to dig deepest into their pockets for Aubry's campaign.

Plochocki and fellow legislators Kathy Rapp, Judy Tassone and Tim Burtis voted for the resolution.

Fellow legislators chose Villaraigosa to become the first - ever Latino Speaker.

Last week: This week, I was proud to stand behind the students of Parkland at their rally in Tallahassee with state Senator Kevin Rader and many of my other fellow legislators.

With supporters and fellow legislators at his back, Senator Chris Buttars, co sponsor of a proposed ammendment to the state consti

If anyone was likely let Vito off the hook, it was his fellow legislators.

I look forward to working with my fellow legislators to get our great state moving in the right direction.»

How someone treats people on the SAME level as himself (or the chief of staff of his fellow legislator) doesn't tell you diddly squat about how they treat people BELOW them (e.g., their staff).

In so doing, Stachowski has almost single - handedly blocked his fellow legislators from getting paid.

Sen. Todd Kaminsky of Long Island and Assemblyman James Skoufis of Woodbury are urging their fellow legislators not to pass a state budget without including new rules for political ads on social media.

Jim Brennan and Sen. Marty Golden won't be able to put a stop to the raids directly, but it has the potential to make a statement in support of protecting transit riders and educate their fellow legislators.

Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver formally introduced a bill this week that would create a statewide voluntary public matching funds program in New York, calling on fellow legislators to pass the bill and make New York state «the model for the rest of the nation in establishing and preserving fair elections.»

Last week's resolution by Erie County Legislator Ted Morton calling for a re-affirmation of the county's non-sanctuary status is drawing fire from one of his fellow legislators.

Some fellow legislators called on Silver to explain himself, and others said they'd like to see how the investigation progresses.

«To taint your fellow legislators and the democratic process with your own corruption, and say that that's politics as usual, it is not even close,» said prosecutor Andrew Goldstein.

As Senate Majority Leader, I take this situation very seriously and am determined to work with my fellow legislators to swiftly and completely restore the public trust,» Mr. Flanagan said in a statement.

The reason for this is simple — Jay has been a political opportunist since he entered office and isn't viewed as trustworthy or dependable by his fellow legislators,» Mr. Kelly said, referring to Mr. Schneiderman's pet causes: ensuring that countywide sales tax revenue for public safety is distributed evenly to eastern Suffolk, and spreading the burden of housing homeless sex offenders to communities outside his district.

After noting his sadness at Friday's verdict, Senator Flanagan said that he takes corruption very seriously and is determined to work with his fellow legislators to swiftly and completely restore the public trust.

In a statement after the Skelos verdict, he said he «take [s] this situation very seriously and [is] determined to work with my fellow legislators to swiftly and completely restore the public trust.»

Senator Sweeney has been pushing Governors and fellow legislators to address the health of New Jersey's public employee pension systems since 2002.

ALBANY, N.Y. — Two New York state lawmakers are urging their fellow legislators not to pass a state budget without including new rules for political ads on social media.

To be clear about my position on the vote: I am still looking for a more collaborative solution with fellow legislators to share the burden and protect the fiscal health of our communities to the greatest extent possible.»

I'm not saying his fellow legislators killed him, chopped up his body and fed it to raccoons.

There is much to be proud of in the 2016 budget and I look forward to working with my fellow legislators and County Executive Molinaro's administration in the implementation of these programs and services next year.»

Mr. Wright, who heads the New York County Democratic Party, said he was grateful to those of his fellow legislators who had agreed to support him in the February 10 vote for Mr. Silver's successor.

I applaud County Executive Molinaro and his administration, our county department heads, and my fellow legislators — in particular, the members of the Budget, Finance, and Personnel Committee — for their participation throughout the process.

After his fellow legislators rebuffed an effort last year to hold more meetings on the East End, Legislator Al Krupski, with the assistance of recently sworn - in Legislator Bridget Fleming, successfully negotiated to hold two committee meetings in Riverhead Town, his office announced Tuesday.

Judge Valerie E. Caproni of Federal District Court in Manhattan noted that even before Mr. Silver's arrest, when some of his fellow legislators had been arrested on corruption charges, he remained undeterred.

City Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito's stunning attack on Mayor de Blasio «laid out a very important marker» that the City Council is not a pawn of the administration, fellow legislators...

City Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito's stunning attack on Mayor de Blasio «laid out a very important marker» that the City Council is not a pawn of the administration, fellow legislators said Friday.

«I get questions about wires all day long,» he said in an interview, referring to fellow legislators» inquiries about the possibility of surreptitious audio recordings by informants among them.

And nobody outside the immediate players, not the talking heads, the radio gabbers, bloggers, capital columnists, nor fellow legislators, had a clue?

Heastie also continually referred to things that «tripped up» his fellow legislators - apparent references to the rash of high - profile corruption cases Albany has seen over the last decade.

She is well - spoken and articulate, even though some fellow legislators find her a bit rigid, argumentative.

He appears to have a propensity to punish his fellow legislators for daring to represent their constituencies.»

Day also drew ire for drawing an attack on his fellow legislators in an interview the previous day in the Rockland Journal News.

Whips are the party's «enforcers»; they invite their fellow legislators to attend voting sessions and to vote according to the official party policy.