Sentences with phrase «governor says his position»

Just this afternoon the Governor said his position has not changed, which I applaud him for, and I have every confidence he will keep his word to the people of New York and veto the proposed maps.

Now, the Republican candidate for governor says his position hasn't changed on redevelopment, but if he had to do it over again, he would vote to eliminate redevelopment agencies.

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Mark Carney, Bank of England governor, said that he agreed with Douglas Flint's «Jenga tower» description regarding the precarious position of London's economic system with Brexit on the horizon.

«We do not believe that the outlook and balance of risks warrants a position of no policy change, nor a position of rapid easings,» said Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Graeme Wheeler in a speech to businesspeople in Dunedin, the text of which was released on the bank's website.

«We are in a great, tremendous position to host the Winter Olympics again,» said Utah Governor Gary Herbert.

The governor said he is not taking a position on the contentious Line 3 replacement plan.

The central bank has given three months to regulated entities like banks to unwind their positions with the entities related to cryptocurrencies, RBI Deputy Governor BP Kanungo said -LSB-...]

«I was explaining my position on the bill and what I believe the merits of the bill were,» the governor said.

Despite speculations that the Governor is eyeing either the vice presidential or senatorial positions in 2019, the governor yesterday clarified that he would never seek any elective position again saying that his main preoccupation after leaving office would be to continue to agitate for a better Governor is eyeing either the vice presidential or senatorial positions in 2019, the governor yesterday clarified that he would never seek any elective position again saying that his main preoccupation after leaving office would be to continue to agitate for a better governor yesterday clarified that he would never seek any elective position again saying that his main preoccupation after leaving office would be to continue to agitate for a better Nigeria.

Adeyeye, who, a few days ago resigned his position as the Pro-Chancellor of Ekiti State University in protest, after the state chapter of the party dashed his hopes and adopted Governor Ayodele Fayose's deputy as the party's flag bearer said, «the governor and myself are friends and I believe reason will prevail and we cooperate together,» and then «fight for next year's election, and win by the grace of GodGovernor Ayodele Fayose's deputy as the party's flag bearer said, «the governor and myself are friends and I believe reason will prevail and we cooperate together,» and then «fight for next year's election, and win by the grace of Godgovernor and myself are friends and I believe reason will prevail and we cooperate together,» and then «fight for next year's election, and win by the grace of God.»

«The Governor's position is clear: the Democrats must unify to take back the majority,» said Dani Lever, a spokeswoman for Cuomo.

«The governor has said, and we have taken the position that this is not a negotiation.

«I think the governor sees we're in a critical position and I believe he believes Democrats uniting is the best way forward,» she said.

«What we have witnessed from both Governor Cuomo at the Abyssinian Baptist Church yesterday and Mayor de Blasio at Cooper Union this morning is a naked and unseemly fight to position themselves to be the 2020 Democratic nominee for President,» Cox said in the statement.

The complaint said Kaloyeros, who made $ 500,000 in extra compensation beyond his $ 800,000 salary, retained Howe and cooperated in the scheme «to maintain his leadership position and substantial salary... and garner support from the office of the Governor for projects important to him.»

The governor, said by some to have national ambitions, sought to position New York in opposition to a Trump administration that he portrayed as «spreading division among our people.»

«Governor Cuomo's budget is based on making the tough but smart decisions now, so the entire state, including Utica and the Mohawk Valley, is well - positioned for the future,» Lt. Governor Duffy said.

«It was perfectly proper for [the Governor] to say «I want to see what the reaction is» berfore I take a position.

Ravitch said the Governor waited to gauge reaction to the plan before taking a public position.

Lacewell was also said by sources last year to have coveted the position of counsel to the governor, which was awarded to Alphonso David after the departure of Mylan Denerstein — the first person to hold the title in the administration.

Bank - Olemoh also underscored the commitment of the State Government, under the leadership of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode to position Lagos State as the technology frontier in Africa saying it was also in line with the Lagos Smart City initiative in partnership with Dubai Smart City.

«It's sort of amazing that every time there are important positions in government they just happen to turn up with former staff of the governor,» said Blair Horner, legislative director for the New York Public Interest Research Group (who once worked for Cuomo).

After quitting her own governorship halfway through the first term, some might say Sarah Palin was in no position to be criticizing Democratic Wisconsin state senators for having «retreated» and «not doing their job» by leaving the state in protest of their governor's anti-union bill.

He said the governors» position was informed by the huge amount of money being spent by the NNPC as payment for fuel subsidy annually.

Cuomo spokesman Rich Azzopardi said the Inner Harbor tax breaks are a «local matter» on which the governor has no position.

Making the disclosure on Tuesday, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, said that Governor Fayose, in a letter addressed to leaders of the PDP, declared that his ambition to be president was without prejudice to the party's position, but in the overall interest of the party and Nigeria.

He goes on to slam the «unelected governor,» saying the Legislature is giving him more power than President Obama by allowing him to continuously force lawmakers into the position of choosing between approving his cuts and shutting down the government.

Governor Ganduje while addressing workers at Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano said Kano state has submitted its position on new minimum wage to tripartite committee set up by Federal Government.

Gyory, a former advisor to several Democratic governors and now at Manatt, Phelps and Phillips, says Cuomo is in better position, considering he has spent this term successfully pushing issues friendly to the liberal base of the Democratic Party, like paid family leave and a $ 15 minimum wage.

Sources close to Cuomo say he fears the notoriously aggressive and egocentric Spitzer would use the position of comptroller to settle old political scores with the governor, second - guess the new mayor, and wage a public - relations war against Wall Street, the single greatest source of revenue to the state.

With this position, I will work diligently to help and care for New Yorkers in need and look forward to working with the Governor and the many talented individuals within his administration, said Rose Duhan.

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said, «Governor Cuomo continues to prove his dedication to putting Long Island at the forefront of the 21st Century by funding transformative projects that will create jobs, drive growth and position Long Island as a leading location for economic development.

«I continue to be very surprised at the governor's position on this issue because he was such a consistent champion of holding the line on pension increases that this is — it's so out of character,» Wolfson said.

«There must be zero tolerance for sexual abuse and harassment across the board, and especially among those in positions of authority,» Governor Cuomo said.

It said that it was necessary to state the governors» position because the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) had «crashed into the false information and reacted to an erroneous publication».

Governor Fayose, who said the Information Minister was fast assuming the position of the «Liar - General» of the federation, having lied to gain power and still lying to sustain it, pointed out that «more than 20 months after he claimed that 55 Nigerians stole over N1.34 trillion from the country's treasury from 2006 to 2013, Lai Mohammed is yet to tell Nigerians who the 55 people are.»

«The state's position is unchanged,» Rich Azzopardi, a spokesperson for the governor, said.

The governor has proposed consolidating a number of agencies, which will entail doing away with a number of management confidential positions as well as possibly laying off 9,800 civil service workers — unless, the governor says, the unions agree to concessions that result in significant savings.

Prince Adelugba applauded Governor Aregbesola's sensitivity to workers» welfare, saying the present administration had painstakingly taken times in explaining to the public on the position of finances of the state in relation to the payment of salary, pension and gratuities.

He said on Tuesday that the governor's position, as expressed by Ms. Reiter, amounted to a political ultimatum in what was supposed to be a nonpolitical decision.

Mr. Cuomo's aides have long said that they plan to attack Rob Astorino, the Westchester County executive and Republican candidate for governor, over his opposition to abortion rights, which they say is out of step with the position of the vast majority of New Yorkers.

Maybe the governor will change his position on taxes as our budget comes under attack from the federal government,» Bassett said.

Ms. Reiter said the governor's appointees would support a meaningful raise only if the Legislature — which is not due back in the capital until early January — held a special session before the end of this year to pass legislation that would «address the public's concern and opposition by making the position effectively full - time and limiting outside income.»

While the statement was qualified, it's a more tenant - friendly position than the Democratic governor has held in the past and a change from earlier this month, when Cuomo said vacancy decontrol could be «improved,» but «I don't think you ever get to repeal.»

Their interactions soon became flirtatious, she said in the complaint, but also intimidating, as Mr. Hoyt, 55, claimed that he was close to the governor and «was in charge of patronage positions in New York State.»

«By investing in New York's transportation network today and equipping it to meet the challenges of tomorrow, we are cementing our state's position as a national leader in 21st century infrastructure and cutting - edge innovation,» Governor Cuomo said.

Aliyu said: «Most of the issues that you see us (governors) taking positions on, which many people (elites in particular) are not happy about, were issues that needed to be corrected.

«The Times Union refuses to acknowledge... that we have always taken the position, whether as attorney general or as governor, that legislative oversight requires a change of the law,» Vlasto said.

«This governor and the mayor of New York City have taken political jabs at each other and at the same time, even on an issue like this, neither has shown the willingness to put muscle behind the positions they have taken,» Martin said.

The governor's office said the search committee will review candidates for the position and make its recommendations to Cuomo in the coming days.