Sentences with phrase «lawmakers on»

Some of the lawmakers on this note resorted to waving the national flag, started shouting «all we are saying save Nigeria,» others were chanting «change» with mainly PDP Reps shouting «shame,» «shame.»

City lawmakers on Tuesday and Wednesday met with various department heads about their individual budgets, a process that will continue with other department heads on Oct. 13, 14 and 20.

The Niagara Falls City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2016 city budget at 6 p.m. Nov. 2 in Council Chambers in City Hall, 745 Main St. City lawmakers on Tuesday and Wednesday met with various department heads about their individual budgets, a process that will continue with other department heads on Oct. 13, 14 and 20.

CITY HALL — As Gov. Andrew Cuomo patted himself and fellow state lawmakers on the back after reaching an early deal on the state budget Sunday, Mayor Michael Bloomberg slammed the cuts as «an outrage» and warned that, despite some restorations to city aid, the deal will force more layoffs and another round of new and painful cuts.

O'Donnell, along with Assemblyman Tom Abinanti, are the only state lawmakers on the list that includes former Congresswoman Liz Holtzman, a former aide to ex-Gov.

Spectrum News caught up with many lawmakers on the first day of the new session and asked them to discuss their legislative focus for 2018.

State Education Commissioner John King testified at a legislative budget hearing, where he once again heard complaints from concerned lawmakers on the fast track adoption of the new national Common Core standards.

New lawmakers on Syracuse's Common Council are trying to tackle problems with rental properties by starting up an interior inspection program of the city's one - and two - family rental properties.

Cuomo has argued that if women turn out in force to vote on the party's line in the Nov. 4 election, it will put Albany lawmakers on notice they should pass the Women's Equality act.

The governor has admitted, though that a veto would be «chaotic», because then the new districts would be designed by the courts, so the only alternative is to win rapid agreement with lawmakers on new lines early in the New Year.

ALBANY, N.Y. — As investigations surrounding economic development programs continue to swirl in New York, state lawmakers on Monday made a renewed push for oversight of spending that's meant to create jobs.

«Possibly there's four or five incentives tax relief that can help our high - tax states that we're working with our lawmakers on,» Brady said outside his office in the Capitol, where he met with Republican House members to discuss the tax overhaul.

Gov. Paterson proposed chopping state aid to city schools by $ 500 - 600 million in the spending plan for the coming fiscal year that he presented to state lawmakers on Jan. 19.

Members from District 5 gather for a group photo before meeting with lawmakers on UFT Lobby Day in Albany on March 27.

In testimony before state lawmakers on Jan. 29, UFT President Michael Mulgrew praised the governor's proposed executive budget, which features a 4.4 percent increase in education spending next year.

Airport Manager Christopher Kreig briefs visiting lawmakers on renovations and updates to the Plattsburgh International Airport.

The final budget, approved by state lawmakers on March 29, also extends the millionaire's tax another three years; hikes the minimum wage from $ 7.25 to $ 9 over three years; and promises $ 350 rebate checks to most middle - class families with children in 2014.

On Tuesday, lawmakers on the

Mr. Spitzer, readying for a fight over the health care cuts and school aid, told lawmakers on Wednesday morning that he would take his case to the public.

Ira Steingart, chairman of the Sullivan Community and Economic Development Committee, told fellow lawmakers on Thursday that Sullivan County has «the best projects and the best sites.»

This year's push by parents and educators for additional state funding for public schools paid off when the governor and Albany lawmakers on April 1 finalized a new state budget that contained a $ 1.4 billion increase in state education funding, with $ 525 million going to New York City public schools.

State lawmakers on Thursday dismissed Paterson's latest bid to make the penny - per - ounce tax more palatable by exempting diet drinks and bottled water from the sales tax already in place.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is blasting lawmakers on Capital Hill for failing to help victims of Superstorm Sandy.

Nassau lawmakers on Monday are set to consider a contract that would study a potential $ 1 billion lease of the county's sprawling sewer system to a private investor.

Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin sent a letter to Governor Dannel Malloy and state lawmakers on Thursday warning that his city will run out of money in about 60 days and may be forced to file for bankruptcy if the state fails to approve a new budget.

Cuomo acknowledged as much during his budget address to lawmakers on Tuesday

The announcement quickly turned into a sparring match between the two lawmakers on one side and a host of individuals who don't like talk of a hybrid solution on the other side.

Gov. Cuomo walks with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D - NY) while visiting lawmakers on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., in this 2012 file photo.

Lawmakers on the left and the right spoke out strongly against the compromise budget, saying it violates many of their core principles.

Despite worries publicly issued by Cuomo about lawmakers trying to block the next round of funding targeted for Western New York job creation efforts, lawmakers on Monday delighted in announcing their support for the initiative.

Representatives from FanDuel, DraftKings and other fantasy sports companies met with lawmakers on Wednesday to discuss the new rules, which resolved concerns that fantasy sports games amounted to illegal gambling.

Joe Ganim, the Democratic mayor of Bridgeport, said he supported the «strong principles, values and issues» that Malloy raised but there also has to be a focus by lawmakers on «restoring competency in the state's fiscal position.»

Lawmakers on Wednesday described the governor's Medicaid proposal as an intrusion on their powers and said they would block it from becoming law.

That the thinking of some lawmakers on the Assembly Codes Committee, where the legislation has stalled.

POUGHKEEPSIE >> Democratic state Sen. Terry Gipson and Republican challenger Sue Serino sparred over issues including the SAFE Act, funding for education and the influence of New York City lawmakers on the Hudson Valley during a debate Tuesday before the Dutchess County Association of Realtors.

Spectrum News caught up with many lawmakers on the first day of the new session and asked them to discuss their legislative focus for 2018, what they expect from the budget process and what their conference's priorities will be.

Barbara Underwood told state lawmakers on Tuesday that she's not interested in running for the office in November and intends only to serve out the rest of Scheniderman's term if the Legislature appoints her interim attorney general.

Advocates and lawmakers on a mission to make the «Raise the Age» plan the official law of New York State saw their efforts come to fruition on April 10, as Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation to raise the age of criminal consent to 18.

Essex County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy David Reynolds announced endorsements from Essex County Board of Supervisors Chairman Randy Preston (Wilmington) and four county lawmakers on Monday, including Jim Monty (Lewis), Joe Pete Wilson (Keene), Archie Depo (Jay) and Michael «Ike» Tyler of Westport.

«Lawmakers on both sides of aisle call on Sheldon Silver to quit in bombshell corruption case», New York Daily News, Jan. 22, 2015

Human nature suggests that when all eight lawmakers on the committee are running for re-election, as is usually the case, mutual back - scratching is the order of the day.

The New York State Education Commissioner testified at a legislative budget hearing, where he once again heard complaints from concerned lawmakers on the fast track adoption of the new national Common Core standards.

New York state lawmakers on Monday voted to extend their deadline for passing a budget by two months.

Lawmakers on either side of the aisle have urged Trump to apologize to Obama, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, both New York Democrats.

A number of experts pledged to help the Common Council find an equitable solution to the city's concerns and educate lawmakers on the technology, including SUNY Plattsburgh lecturer Cristian Balan, a cybersecurity and technology expert; Lois Sanchez, a former investment banker and economics professor based in Manhattan; SUNY Plattsburgh computer science professor Steven Crain; David Bowman, owner of Plattsburgh BTC; and Pillsworth.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo and state lawmakers on Friday reached a final agreement that signs off on $ 168.3 billion in state spending for the coming fiscal year in an agreement that includes disparate issues such as reforming the state's sexual harassment policies to placing a fee on ride hailing vehicles and yellow cabs in Manhattan to help fund mass transit.

House Speaker Paul Ryan informed Republican lawmakers on a morning conference call that he would never again campaign for Donald Trump and would dedicate himself instead to defending the party's majority in Congress.

At 11 a.m., Assembly members hear testimony about state regulation and reporting of sales and use of pesticides during a joint public hearing of state lawmakers on the Assembly's Standing Committee on Environmental Conservation and Standing Committee on Health; Assembly Hearing Room, room 1923, 250 Broadway, Manhattan.

Cuomo on Tuesday indicated he'd be willing to compromise with lawmakers on the bill, and even deal with the measure outside of the budget.

PDP in a statement signed by National Publicity Secretary of the party, Kola Ologbondiyan said it was «very wrong» for the IGP to ignore the invitation, saying that he had missed a chance to share ideas with the lawmakers on ways to tackle the insecurity in the nation,