Sentences with phrase «legislative agenda by»

The division, which brought to a head weeks of mounting tension over the Conservatives» Europe policy, saw the government defeat John Baron's amendment regretting the absence of an EU referendum bill from the coalition's legislative agenda by 277 votes to 130.

Not exact matches

Negotiations look set to be fraught, as Republicans and Democrats alike will attempt to resolve a series of legislative issues by attaching other agenda items to the must - pass bill.

The legislative changes regarding VCs in Australia will be buttressed by the government's $ 1.1 billion (AUD) National Innovation and Science Agenda (NISA).

Maiden speeches by new MLAs are one of those parliamentary practices dispensed with in the quiet intervals of the legislative agenda, attracting no media attention, and are given mainly for the edific...

With the advancement of the progressive Obama agenda by legislative (as distinct from administrative) means halted, Obama, now the «conservative,» will be using every ounce of his powers to sustain the parts of his program that have been enacted, while the Republicans, as proponents of change, will be seeking to reverse many of them.

Here's a damning graphic released just yesterday by the Union of Concerned Scientists, and you can read that group's blog post condemning SNA's legislative agenda here:

It's important to note, however, (as I did here), that even if SNA's legislative agenda is driven by the food industry, SNA's members» concerns, such as increased food waste and cost, may still be legitimate.

After just one year, Cameron's government is so distracted by Europe that its legislative agenda has become distinctly anaemic.»

The ads, which officials said cost close to $ 100,000, represent the first paid media campaign by Organizing for Action (OFA), the nonprofit group formed last month to harness Obama's campaign apparatus in support of his legislative agenda.

The operations of the Legislature are managed by a team of professionals who handle the day - to - day operations of the Legislature, prepare legislative and committee agendas, committee reports, and news releases.

The legislation was first introduced in the legislature's Audit & Finance Committee, put on the agenda by then legislative Chairman Sean Ward, a Green Island Democrat.

Malloy did not mention President Trump by name, but many of his proposals for the new legislative session conflict with the Republican President's agenda.

State lawmakers have a heavy agenda as they work to end the legislative session by June 19.

Ahead of the 2018 New York State Legislative Session, Senator Jeff Klein and the Independent Democratic Conference released their «One New Yorker» budget agenda that covers a broad swath of some of the most pressing issues faced by residents in The Bronx and throughout the entire state.

Klein said the proposal is a «very exciting development,» adding that a final agreement is contingent on a legislative agenda generally backed by Democrats.

Acting U.S. Attorney Joon Kim and Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance on Thursday announced no charges would be brought following the investigation into de Blasio's efforts on behalf of Democratic state Senate candidates by seeding county committees in key legislative races as well as an inquiry into the Campaign For One New York, a non-profit that backed his agenda.

In addition, any device with a mobile web browser can access legislative content, including bills, agendas and transcripts by visiting http://m.nysenate.gov.

The panel was scheduled to submit recommendations to the governor by the end of 2016 — just in time for Cuomo to prepare his 2017 legislative agenda.

Singer Miley Cyrus has written a letter to Cuomo and legislative leaders backing a proposal by state Sen. Brad Hoylman, Coalition for Homeless Youth and Empire State Pride Agenda to include $ 4.75 million for homeless youth in the 2015 - 16 budget.

Look for lots of talk about agenda setting and wiping the slate clean from a difficult 2015 that was marked by high profile corruption convictions of two former legislative leaders.

The Raise the Age proposal is one of many agenda items still lingering unresolved as a legislative session overwhelmed by corruption arrests draws to a close.

Legislative leaders in the Democrat - controlled General Assembly have already announced an ambitious gun - control agenda, including expansion of the state's existing assault weapons ban to cover the Bushmaster semi-automatic rifle and high - capacity ammunition magazines used by Adam Lanza in killing 20 first - graders and six adult staff members at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

«We have recently made great progress in Albany by passing a good budget and passing it on time; and this state legislature - the 234th legislative session - has the opportunity to do even more and produce a record of real achievement for the people of this state: addressing New York's rent laws is an important part of that agenda.»

Cuomo, of course, has sought to use the pay raise issue as leverage before, most notably when he sought to hold a special session in late 2016, linking the agenda to the approval of a salary increase by a commission studying legislative and executive pay.

The sanctuary proposal originally was on the agenda for discussion by legislative committees this month, but Rodriguez said he asked that action be postponed so lawmakers could meet with VanBlarcum and other stakeholders in the community.

Levi has been with the Pride Agenda for more than 10 years based in the Albany office and has been a part of every statewide legislative victory ever achieved by the organization.

Gordon Brown was today accused by the TUC of sending the «wrong political message» in a pre-election legislative agenda that provoked mixed reactions.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration sent the state's top education officials a letter Thursday warning that he plans to use his influence over the budget to pursue an aggressive legislative agenda to fix what he calls an underperforming school system hobbled by bureaucracy.

Following the madhouse in yesterday's New York Senate and the apparent seizure of power by Senate Republicans, Empire State Pride Agenda executive director Alan van Capelle has issued a statement calling for a vote from the legislative body on marriage equality:

Following the madhouse in yesterday's New York Senate and the apparent seizure of power by Senate Republicans, Empire State Pride Agenda executive director Alan van Capelle has issued a statement calling for a vote from the legislative body on ma... Read

Senator Sabi Aliyu Abdullahi (Niger North) and his counterpart from Nasarawa South, Senator Hussain Salihu, on Thursday said charges brought against Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, by the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), will not be allowed to cause any distraction to the legislative agenda of the Senate.

But on Tuesday, just days after the State Legislature defeated some of his top priorities, de Blasio said his legislative agenda was derailed by a governor whom he said exacts «revenge.»

But the law allowing the referendum remains under review by county attorney Carnell Foskey and has yet to be put on the legislative agenda.

Mr Corbyn said the main vote showed the Conservatives «survived by the skin of their teeth today, supported by the DUP, but this is a government in chaos» as he pledged to oppose its legislative agenda «every step of the way».

UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement on the 2016 legislative agenda released by New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie.

On two key Democratic legislative agenda items, a jobs bill and a comprehensive health care reform bill, Sen. Jon Kyl, R - Arizona, suggested Sunday that Senate Republicans may not support measures backed by leading Democrats on Capitol Hill.

Why: Ty leaves her current post as legislative counsel to Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver — seen by many observers as a possible center of resistance to several items on the governor - elect's agenda.

On two key Democratic legislative agenda items, Sen. Jon Kyl suggested Sunday that Senate Republicans may not support measures backed by leading Democrats on Capitol Hill.

But the bill was a component of Cuomo's larger Democracy Agenda, measures including voting and campaign finance reform that otherwise fell by the wayside during budget negotiations and seem unlikely to pass in the remaining months of the legislative session in Albany.

Although much of the administration's legislative agenda — in health care, energy, climate, and immigration, to cite just a few examples — has been blocked by partisan fights, advanced manufacturing has become an issue that everyone can rally around.

This has been a long - term agenda item of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), the corporate funded bill mill and many State Policy Network «think tanks» and advocacy groups funded by Bradley.

I would like to begin by congratulating the committee on putting the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act at the top of its legislative agenda for the 114th Congress.

Each state will be led by a coalition of key public and private sector leaders committed to mobilizing and sustaining political and financial support for the agenda and addressing legislative or regulatory barriers that inhibit progress.

ASCD's legislative agenda is developed by its legislative committee, a diverse cross-section of ASCD members representing the entire spectrum of K — 12 educators.

Just last week, the governor of New York sent the state's top education officials a letter warning that he plans to use his influence over the budget by pursuing an aggressive legislative agenda to fix an ailing school system hobbled by bureaucracy.

Developed by ASCD members, the 2018 ASCD Legislative Agenda (PDF) outlines the association's public policy priorities.

Of particular importance on the legislative agenda this year, is Senate Constitutional Amendment 3 (SCA 3) introduced by Senator Mark Leno, which would lower the vote threshold for local school district parcel tax measures from 2/3 to 55 percent.

ASCD's legislative agenda is developed by its legislative committee, a diverse cross section of individuals from ASCD's membership who represent various facets of the profession and are appointed by ASCD's president.

The conference will feature the public release of ASCD's 2012 Legislative Agenda, presentations by influential federal policymakers and national education leaders, and an advocacy capacity - building program tailored to meet your information and engagement needs to increase your level of influence throughout the year.

Recently released during ASCD's Leadership Institute for Legislative Advocacy, the agenda is developed by ASCD's Legislative Committee and establishes the association's policy priorities for the current year.