Sentences with phrase «in the state assembly say»

Republicans in the State Assembly say they are frustrated that there's been no increased oversight in the state's billions of dollars in economic development contracts, including the governor's signature programs like the Buffalo Billion.

In Albany, leaders in the State Assembly said that the end of the legislative term on Wednesday rendered immediate action impractical.

Republican leaders in the state Assembly say it won't be easy to find the public money that the Milwaukee Bucks are seeking to help build a new arena.

The top Republican in the state Assembly said Wednesday that he fully expects his fellow party members to approve a budget provision that would exempt local governments from the state's prevailing wage laws.

Not exact matches

The United States, which in July said would take «strong and swift economic actions» if President Nicolas Maduro goes ahead with the Constituent Assembly, could also further sanction senior Venezuelan officials after acting against 13 prominent figures last week.

Segura's grandfather fled the Mexican Revolution in 1917 for work on the assembly lines in Detroit — «from the state of Michoacán to the state of Michigan,» he used to say.

Flora represents state assembly district 12 in California's Central Valley, where there aren't actually any electric scooter companies operating, as far as his staff is aware, Gray said.

To be sure, Sunday Assembly members in the United States say they've long wanted to join atheist congregations.

(The following statements are somewhat characteristic of such schools: Bethany Theological Seminary affirms that its object is «to promote the spread and deepen the influence of Christianity by the thorough training of men and women for the various forms of Christian service, in harmony with the principles and practices of the Church of the Brethren»; Augustana Theological Seminary «prepares students for the ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church with the special needs of the Augustana Church in view»; the charter of Berkeley Divinity School begins, «Whereas sundry inhabitants of this state of the denomination of Christians called the Protestant Episcopal Church have represented by their petition addressed to the General Assembly, that great advantages would accrue to said Church, and they hope and believe to the interests of religion and morals in general, by the incorporation of a Divinity School for the training and instructions of students for the sacred ministry in the Church aforementioned.»)

So we are and I'm proud to say we passed it in the New York state assembly, its moving on to the senate and we look forward for the governor to sign this.

Paladino's campaign manager Michael Caputo at first said the candidate was «intrigued» by Samuels» suggestion, but later put out a statement saying he «fully supports retaking the New York State Senate and increasing the Republican representatives in the Assembly.»

Gottfried says the Assembly bill would be far tougher than those that have already been passed in 14 other states, putting medical marijuana in the same regulatory category as morphine and codeine.

«That would allow more people to run in state Assembly and Senate races,» she said.

«We know that New York state, along with other states, could make it a whole lot easier for people to cast their ballots,» said Assemblyman Charles Lavine, a Long Island Democrat, «and in the Assembly, we work to intend to work to accomplish that goal.»

«For decades, Republicans controlled the State Senate and blocked every single piece of reform legislation proposed by the Assembly and Democrats in the Senate — campaign finance reform, election reform, ethics reform and budget reform,» the speaker said.

The judge, who noted that the Coroner Law was an enactment of the Lagos State House of Assembly, which is constitutionally empowered to make laws in the state, said «the Federal High Court could not dabble into the affairs of the state and start dishing out injunctive orders.&rState House of Assembly, which is constitutionally empowered to make laws in the state, said «the Federal High Court could not dabble into the affairs of the state and start dishing out injunctive orders.&rstate, said «the Federal High Court could not dabble into the affairs of the state and start dishing out injunctive orders.&rstate and start dishing out injunctive orders.»

David Fried — who was endorsed last month by Clinton in his bid for Rockland County executive — said he will give to charity $ 10,000 that political fixer, government informant and admitted felon Moses «Mark» Stern contributed to Fried's failed 2006 run for New York State Assembly.

He said he was responding in keeping with the mandate of Article 58 of the Constitution of the Republic of Liberia, which places a duty on the President of the Republic, on the 4th Monday of January every year, to present the administration's legislative program for the ensuing session of this Honorable Legislature, and to report to the Liberian people, through you, their duly elected representatives, in Joint Assembly, on the State of the Republic.

While addressing State House journalists after the meeting, Saraki said they briefed Buhari on what transpired in the National Assembly when he was away on medical vacation in London.

Once a location is determined, Rothschild said, RBTL will plan to raise $ 15 million more in private donations and also ask the state Senate, Assembly and the governor to pony up $ 15 million each.

«When the State Assembly, the State Senate, and the Governor's office were all occupied by Downstate New York City centric people from the same party, in this case the Democratic Party, there was tremendous dysfunction,» Gallivan said.

But Cuomo so far hasn't shown any signs of weakening his opposition to the state - level millionaire's tax (the federal level is OK, he says), and today he got some extra back - up from Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb, who said he wouldn't go along with a veto override, in the unlikely event that things get that far next year.

State Sen. Chris Jacobs, a Buffalo Republican, is not pleased with the Assembly ride - hailing legislation that was introduced at the end of last week, saying he believes the intent of the measure is kill the ride - hailing effort in upstate altogether.

«Progressive agendas are winning in the United States,» said Christine Pellegrino, a Democrat elected to the Assembly in Suffolk County.

«As I have said from the start, sexual harassment has no place in the State Assembly and it will not be tolerated.

«Whether in the State Senate, the Assembly, the Westchester County Board of Legislators, or the Rye City Council, George Latimer has steadfastly supported working men and women throughout three decades of public service,» said John Santos, Vice-President of 32BJ.

Legislation that would require members of the Regional Economic Development Councils to disclose their finances is «no different» than the transparency requirements state lawmakers have approved for themselves in recent years, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie said on Wednesday.

Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie insisted on Thursday he was not concerned with the investigation into his tenure as Bronx County Democratic chairman, saying such attention comes with hold a prominent post in state government.

While presenting the budget on the floor of the state House Assembly, on Thursday, Wike said the budget will consolidate and advance the state's investments in infrastructure, education, healthcare, and security, as well as in growing the economy to create jobs and empower the people.

Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver has said it's inevitable that the sport will be allowed in the state, what we don't know is when.

State legislative leaders and Gov. Andrew Cuomo agree on the concept of passing a package of measure designed to curb heroin addiction in New York and are working out the details, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie on Wednesday said.

«It's a separate thing being a public servant in terms of doing budgets and constituent work,» said Sen. Jim Tedisco, a Republican from the Capital Region, who as a member of the Assembly tangled infamously with Eliot Spitzer, a governor who failed to overcome the hard - charging attitude he carried as the state's popular attorney general.

«One of the longest - serving members of the Assembly, Helene has made immeasurable contributions to the residents of New York state,» said Heastie in a press release.

«Andrew Cuomo may be the 56th governor of the state of New York, but he is without a doubt the number one governor in the United States today,» said Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver.

«Our members endorsed Luis Sepulveda because of his history of standing up for his community in the Bronx, for immigrants and for all working families in our state during his time in the State Assembly,» said 32BJ President Hector Figustate during his time in the State Assembly,» said 32BJ President Hector FiguState Assembly,» said 32BJ President Hector Figueroa.

But state lawmakers there, like in the Republican - controlled Senate, will likely consider measures designed to alter education policies approved in the 2015 - 16 state budget, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie said on Wednesday.

The Child Victims Act has been adopted in the Assembly four times in various forms since 2006, a statement from Markey's office said, but has never made it to the floor of the State Senate.

Cuomo said he wants to include major reforms in his State of the State agenda after federal juries lost no time finding former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and former Senate Leader Dean Skelos and his son guilty of multiple corruption charges late in 2015.

«When an opportunity presents itself, we need to take it,» Anthony Nicodemo, Saunders High School basketball coach and social studies teacher, said in announcing his candidacy for New York state Assembly.

«This MTA payroll tax is the final nail in the coffin of a state that is trending vociferously into a downward spiral,» said Assembly Member Greg Ball, the Republican and self - avowed Tea Partier running for the seat.

Ryan says there's a companion bill in the state senate to go with his in the assembly, so he's confident the Act will pass during this legislative session.

Steve Englebright (D - East Setauket), who is the chairman of the Assembly's Environmental Conservation Committee, said other municipalities in New York State should take note.

The attorney, Gary Klein, said on Tuesday that after Mr. Silver, then the New York state Assembly speaker, complained about delays between the time a check was signed and when it was mailed, Mr. Klein took to depositing them himself in Mr. Silver's HSBC account, a duty...

Assembly Majority Leader Morelle says it's unlikely though that lawmakers would be open to restructuring state government in a «rushed» end of the year session.

After Stop & Shop announced in March that it would be closing, Deputy State Assembly Speaker Earlene Hooper (D - Hempstead) met with store staff, residents, Mayor Don Ryan and other community leaders to discuss their concerns about the store closing, and with Stop & Shop officials to lobby to keep the store open, she said.

Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie said he is «tired of getting caught in between the governor and the mayor» and even Public Advocate Letitia James recently called for the rift between the two politicians to be healed for the sake of the state and the city.

Finding Edith Bunker Women who could be swayed to vote for Ms. Watson Coleman, the state's General Assembly majority leader from 2006 to 2009, were a key target, said Mr. Wilkins, suggesting that women who could be categorized as Reagan Democrats or «Archie Bunker Voters» were more persuadable than men in the district.

Times Ledger: This time around civic leaders in eastern Queens are saying they have learned the lessons from past battles and are planning to make their message loud and clear: The neighborhoods of Glen Oaks, Floral Park, New Hyde Park, Bellerose and Queens Village should be joined in one state Assembly district.

POUGHKEEPSIE — State Assemblyman Joel Miller, R - Poughkeepsie, who is completing his 16th year in Albany, says he will run for another two - year term in the 102nd Assembly District because much remains to be done in state governState Assemblyman Joel Miller, R - Poughkeepsie, who is completing his 16th year in Albany, says he will run for another two - year term in the 102nd Assembly District because much remains to be done in state governstate government.

«There are possibilities (for reform) but it's going to hinge on external forces not internal forces,» said Horner, citing possible pressure on incumbents from reform - minded challengers in the 2018 state Senate and Assembly elections.