Sentences with phrase «influence over state government»

NEW YORK — Todd Howe called Joe Percoco «the closest thing to a brother I ever had,» and an ally whose influence over state government proved beneficial to Howe's lobbying business.

He was sentenced on May 3 to 12 years in prison for tapping into his extraordinary influence over state government to enrich himself, ordered to forfeit more than $ 5 million from his criminal proceeds, and fined an additional $ 1.75 million.

In opening arguments today, prosecutors called Joe Percoco Cuomo's «right - hand man,» while defense attorneys deemed the former top administration aide, a mere public servant with limited influence over state government.

Not exact matches

Following the Imperial policy of extrapolating the influence of the state over the Church, theologians began to accept more and more government control in ecclesiastical affairs; even priest seminaries were no longer a space free from government intrusion.

Dutchess County Legislature Assistant Majority Leader Donna Bolner said, «With more than 70 % of the county budget mandated by the state and federal government, we must continue to be prudent and wise with the remaining 30 % of the budget that we have direct influence over.

Meanwhile former shadow Foreign Office Minister Stephen Doughty MP pledged to raise the matter with the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA), and the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner, stating: «These further revelations about the shadowy ERG and their influence over the government in pushing an ultra hard Brexit agenda, in conflict with official government policy, are deeply concerning.

At the same time, Fiala may be hoping voters want a lawmaker in Albany — regardless of party — who can bring the same level of contacts and influence in state government that Libous had amassed over decades in power.

Todd Howe identified Joseph Percoco and three businessmen in the Manhattan courtroom as he described teaming with them from 2010 to 2016 so Percoco could receive over $ 300,000 in bribes to use his influence in state government to help the men clear their projects.

They brought witnesses — including high - ranking officials still on Cuomo's staff — as well as evidence showing that Percoco kept using his state government office in Manhattan and at the Capitol — and his ability to influence Cuomo staffers — after he shifted over to Cuomo's campaign payroll in the spring of 2014.

ESSA also gave state leaders significantly more autonomy to set policy on other questions, such as teacher evaluation, diminishing the federal government's influence over state policy.

Unveiled this month, the plan would potentially give the federal government far more influence over classroom practices that traditionally have been left to states, school districts, and individual teachers.

PSAH essentially places the government into a family's home and both legally and pedagogically increases state control and influence over children's knowledge, values, and attitudes while diminishing that of the parents.

The government, in the notice, stated: «The EFA has repeatedly asked for information as to how DAT will manage this conflict of interest... over the running of which Sir Greg exercises huge influence, has agreed to pay indirectly Sir Greg very generously for activities including a seven figure termination payment whatever the cause of the termination.»

Because ESSA reins in the federal government's influence over local decisions about academic standards and accountability, states and districts will have more power to decide how best to gauge student progress toward becoming well - rounded.

But if ESSA has reined in the federal government's influence over state and local educational decision making, then who will take the lead?

This brief discusses two distinct forms of these measures: voluntary programmes that drive action by businesses, and government shareholder influence over state - owned enterprises.

The latest resolution calls on Trump and Congress to hand over the power to regulate and permit fossil fuel development on public lands to the states, where the industry has its greatest power and influence over government.

Senator Edwards stated «We are paying more for our power because of the influence of the renewable energy proponents over the Federal / State Labor governments and the Greens.»

The papers also state that the deposit appeared to be a payment destined for a serving minister of the Indian Government with influence over the Air India appointment.