Sentences with phrase «legislative agendas as»

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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.

And the Trump administration legislative agenda reads like a corporate wish list as well: huge corporate tax cuts, privatizing the nation's infrastructure, and so on.

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.

I ask because I've read progressive Christians who linked certain legislative agendas with «biblical» values, such as the 2010 health - care reform law or with a progressive tax system.

As director of government affairs, Ellen Teller directs the development and implementation of FRAC's legislative agenda.

Much of the upcoming policymaking work will take place in a GOP - controlled Congress — the «people's branch» — as lawmakers in both chambers consider whether or how to advance President Trump's agenda, as well as their own legislative priorities.

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.

The Governor found himself in the unfortunate position of promoting his third on time budget, at a time when his legislative agenda was faltering and Preet Bharara» s prosecutions where giving the lie to the idea that Albany, NY was truly functional and not just as corrupt as ever bring Gov. Cuomo whole self promotion campaign down in flames.

An extension of rent control regulations and mayoral control of New York City schools, as we as a renewed minimum wage push will be on the Democratic - led Assembly's agenda in the post-budget legislative session.

And as presidents from Jefferson to Bush have found, the leaders and members of the legislative branch have their own agendas, even if they nominally belong to the same party as the Chief Executive (lucky Washington pretty much got a free ride).

But it's likely they would have approved of what might be described as a paleo - agenda for the new legislative session.

Ms. Briccetti joined The Business Council in 2007, as vice president of government affairs, overseeing the organization's legislative and pro-growth agendas.

«Cuomo has produced probably the most pro-worker agenda in the country as a governor,» said RWDSU President Stuart Appelbaum, who said Nixon's candidacy would distract from Democratic efforts in legislative campaigns.

«As we look forward to a vigorous political agenda for 2012, including a Presidential primary, a US Senate race, and newly drawn line for Congressional and legislative districts, this leadership team, along with our tremendous staff in Albany and New York City, ensures that our State Party is fully prepared to meet the challenges ahead,» Cox said.

The New York State legislative session is ending this week without major progress on big - ticket issues such as campaign finance reform, minimum wage, and the women's equality agenda.

With just one week left in the New York State legislative session, press outlets are predicting that few big - ticket issues, such as public campaign financing, the women's equality agenda, medical marijuana or the Dream Act, will be resolved.

Now that GENDA has been rendered unnecessary, Empire State Pride Agenda can focus on its other legislative priorities, which include ending a practice known as Gay Conversion Therapy.

But as it fights to secure a substantial renewal of mayoral control this legislative session, City Hall is trying to show that support for the governance system should transcend support for a particular politician or set of agenda items.

The Daily Gazette: New York's 2014 Legislative Session a Failure The New York State legislative session is ending this week without major progress on big - ticket issues such as campaign finance reform, minimum wage, and the women's equalLegislative Session a Failure The New York State legislative session is ending this week without major progress on big - ticket issues such as campaign finance reform, minimum wage, and the women's equallegislative session is ending this week without major progress on big - ticket issues such as campaign finance reform, minimum wage, and the women's equality agenda.

More must be done and will be pursued as part of my legislative agenda,» Cuomo said this afternoon.

Cuomo pledged that more reforms will be pursued as part of his legislative agenda.

Also included is a sessions on the National Association's strategic plan to tackle issues facing counties as well as meetings on the Association's national legislative agenda.

Single - party control of the state Senate, state House, as governorship allows for the controlling party to more easily pursue their legislative agenda.

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

As Nicholas Confessore explained in these pages («Welcome to the Machine,» July / August 2003), the K Street Project tried to harness the muscle and campaign cash of a fractious lobbying community behind the specific legislative agenda of the George W. Bush administration with the ultimate aim of creating a permanent GOP majority.

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.

As lawmakers return at the end of this month to a thin legislative agenda win Albany, Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he has no plans to push for centerpiece issues.

Issues over women's rights and reproductive health are at the forefront of this political campaign season in state legislative races as Gov. Andrew Cuomo makes a statewide call for the passage of the 10 - point women's agenda and with it Republican opposition to a plank aimed at strengthening abortion rights.

A legislative push to add protections for illegal immigrants has divided Democrats in Albany, revealing some fractures in the party as it navigates how to respond to Trump's agenda.

Though she has made some headway with her father, Ivanka Trump faces an uphill battle as she tries to build support for her signature issues of affordable childcare and paid family leave, courting corporate executives and wooing lawmakers in hopes of generating momentum amid a packed legislative agenda in Washington.

Also at 11 a.m., Rep. Adriano Espaillat holds a community event called «Standing Together, United As One,» where he will present his legislative agenda for the 115th Congress, 3940 Broadway, Manhattan.

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.

Public Advocate Letitia James — who rolled out a legislative, policy and legal agenda to protect fundamental rights yesterday — told the Observer as she was leaving the venue that de Blasio's speech helped to unify New Yorkers «without a doubt.»

Mark - Viverito has largely shepherded the mayor's agenda through the legislative process, and obstructed measures he opposed, such as police reform bills and improved disability benefits for first responders.

During her press conference outside PS 13, Ms. Malliotakis unveiled her Albany reform agenda, including: Requiring a two - thirds legislative majority to pass new taxes and fees; capping the rise in spending at the rate of inflation or 2 percent, whichever is less; requiring legislators to disclose outside sources of income; requiring public authorities like the MTA to undergo an independent financial audit, and calling for a constitutional convention to address items that have bedeviled the state recently, such as appointing a lieutenant governor and breaking a Senate tie.

While FES typically held its Albany rallies late in the legislative session, close to final budget negotiations, next month's rally day will be held as other groups are flooding the Capitol to meet with lawmakers in the wake of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's State of the State on Jan. 13, when he will lay out his legislative agenda.

«As promised, House Minority Leader John Boehner, along with Reps. Aaron Schock (R - IL) and Peter Roskam (R - IL), huddled this morning with representatives of the most powerful conservative business and trade groups in the country to field policy ideas and build a legislative agenda ahead of the November elections, when Republicans could retake the House.

«I proudly served as the vice chair for over 15 years, but withdrew my name from consideration to devote my energy towards achieving my legislative agenda for my district and the people of New York State,» Klein said in an emailed statement.

Silver has stated in the past the women's agenda was negotiated as a single legislative package, and breaking them out into individual pieces of legislation was against those deliberations.

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 Governor's second biggest error wasn't the NY SafeAct, it was sadly getting sucked into the idea that the IDC Coalition would deliver on his legislative agenda, which as Stewart - Cousins points out hasn't really happened in a big way to date.

Cuomo has pledged as part of his broader Albany - reform agenda to wrest the power to redraw legislative - and congressional - district lines from legislative leaders in Albany, who currently exercise control of the process through a redistricting task force whose members they appoint.

Prior to serving as Director of Public Policy & Education, Levi was the Pride Agenda's Legislative Counsel from 2000 to 2003 and Director of Public Policy and Governmental Affairs from 2004 to 2006.

Incoming Ulster County Legislature Chairman Ken Ronk will deliver his state - of - the - county address later this winter, but his brief remarks after being sworn in last week as Ulster's 15th legislative leader gave some clues as to his agenda.

As New York state lawmakers finish up this legislative session, state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli hopes one item he's been pushing for years makes it to the top of the agenda.

The group, the Committee to Save New York, has spent millions on television advertising in support of Mr. Cuomo's legislative agenda, and some government watchdog groups have questioned whether the gambling industry's support for the group influenced him as he drew up his proposal to expand casino gambling.

As the legislative session was winding down, Nathan Schaefer, the executive director of the Empire State Pride Agenda (ESPA), was careful not to tip his group's hand regarding the fall elections and took pains to credit the efforts of several IDC members, Avella included, for trying to move the GENDA and SOCE legislation.

District Court Judge Valerie Caproni ruled that Joe Percoco, a top political adviser and surrogate brother of the Democratic governor, should be tried starting on Jan. 8 — just as Cuomo unveils his agenda for the coming legislative session.

He panicked on taking a clear position on hydrofracking after protesters galvanized; he abandoned his promise to bring real mandate relief to counties and municipalities as part B of the property tax cap; and his legislative agenda got secretive and sloppy to avoid scrutiny, even after he had promised transparent government.

For decades, they have invested in campaigns on the local, state and national levels, as well as think tanks, legislative development, and media outlets, building a unified front to advance their self - serving agenda.