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The mayor is embracing an opposing measure, which needs legislative support in Albany, to raise the post-2009 pensions more modestly.

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The group hailed the new mental health support as a legislative «victory» - one of the few they have seen in four years of ceaseless advocacy to tighten America's gun laws.

Elsewhere in Europe, countries such as Italy, Hungary and Bulgaria have strong enough support for these parties to achieve a modest presence in the legislative branch.

The Republican takeover in the Senate will force Obama to scale back his ambitions to either executive actions that do not require legislative approval, or items that might gain bipartisan support, such as trade agreements and tax reform.

Lauren Michaels, legislative affairs manager for the California Police Chiefs Association, which donated $ 20,000 to the campaign against Prop 64, noted that her organization supports medical marijuana in the state but opposes the proposed recreational system because «there's much less oversight and accountability for complying with state regulations.»

Legislative and Regulatory Support — Federal A number of federal agencies are active in areas that affect home inspectors and the home inspection profession.

Mr. Kowalski's time on the backbenches ended in April 1997, when he won a surprise victory against Dunvegan MLA Glen Clegg to become Speaker of the Legislative Assembly (it was suspected that he also had the support of the 18 Liberal MLAs and two NDP MLAs in the Assembly).

The agreement would have the province's three Green Party MLAs support the 41 NDP MLAs on confidence motions and money bills in the Legislative Assembly, allowing the NDP to form a minority government.

It would also serve to support the promotion of Gibraltar as a DLT centre of excellence, in addition to being a communication channel for the relevant authorities and professionals to provide input on DLT - related regulatory and legislative matters.

The expenditures upon which we seek a report are those that Congress has said to not warrant a deduction as an ordinary and necessary business expense, namely, lobbying, participation in the political system by supporting or opposing candidates for office, and trying to influence the general public or segment thereof as to elections, legislative matters or referenda.

Other writers have described other causes: the lobbying for same - sex marriage, the feminists» push for liberation from marriage duties, their legislative victories in getting states to adopt unilateral divorce, the culture's glorification of single moms, and the financial incentives for illegitimacy and divorce that flow from the welfare, child support, and domestic violence bureaucracies.

«In the election, Donald Trump also offered support for LGBT persons and rights, so I think it's too early to know exactly what their position will be and exactly what that means for the legislative landscape.»

When the truth - in - sentencing concept was invented in the early 1990s by the American Legislative Exchange Council, it received massive federal support, making parole abolition its most successful legislative veLegislative Exchange Council, it received massive federal support, making parole abolition its most successful legislative velegislative venture ever.

After a legislative struggle — during which the Senate president said he could not support a bill «condoning discrimination» — Catholic Charities pulled out of the adoption business in 2006.

A problem that has vexed Catholics and others in the pro-life movement, however, is the question whether it is legitimate to support a less than perfectly protective legislative proposal restricting abortion, euthanasia, and like injustices, when the only politically realistic alternative at the moment is a proposal that is even less protective of the rights of the unborn, elderly, or handicapped.

There are many organizations around the country that focus on supporting and maintaining fathers» rights, both in family courts and through legislative action.

- A story in the Aug. 7 Du Page section erroneously reported the vote by an informal task force urging support for legislative passage of a bill to give municipalities additional powers to quickly acquire property for flood control projects.

* Day 1 Monday, February 22, 2016 4:00 PM -5:00 PM Registration & Networking 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM Welcome Reception & Opening Remarks Kevin de Leon, President pro Tem, California State Senate Debra McMannis, Director of Early Education & Support Division, California Department of Education (invited) Karen Stapf Walters, Executive Director, California State Board of Education (invited) 6:00 PM — 7:00 PM Keynote Address & Dinner Dr. Patricia K. Kuhl, Co-Director, Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences * Day 2 Tuesday February 23, 2016 8:00 AM — 9:00 AM Registration, Continental Breakfast, & Networking 9:00 AM — 9:15 AM Opening Remarks John Kim, Executive Director, Advancement Project Camille Maben, Executive Director, First 5 California Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, California Department of Education 9:15 AM — 10:00 AM Morning Keynote David B. Grusky, Executive Director, Stanford's Center on Poverty & Inequality 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM Educating California's Young Children: The Recent Developments in Transitional Kindergarten & Expanded Transitional Kindergarten (Panel Discussion) Deborah Kong, Executive Director, Early Edge California Heather Quick, Principal Research Scientist, American Institutes for Research Dean Tagawa, Administrator for Early Education, Los Angeles Unified School District Moderator: Erin Gabel, Deputy Director, First 5 California (Invited) 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM «Political Will & Prioritizing ECE» (Panel Discussion) Eric Heins, President, California Teachers Association Senator Hannah - Beth Jackson, Chair of the Women's Legislative Committee, California State Senate David Kirp, James D. Marver Professor of Public Policy, University of California, Berkeley Assemblyman Kevin McCarty, Chairman of Subcommittee No. 2 of Education Finance, California State Assembly Moderator: Kim Pattillo Brownson, Managing Director, Policy & Advocacy, Advancement Project 12:00 PM — 12:45 PM Lunch 12:45 PM — 1:45 PM Lunch Keynote - «How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character» Paul Tough, New York Times Magazine Writer, Author 1:45 PM — 1:55 PM Break 2:00 PM — 3:05 PM Elevating ECE Through Meaningful Community Partnerships (Panel Discussion) Sandra Guiterrez, National Director, Abriendo Purtas / Opening Doors Mary Ignatius, Statewide Organize of Parent Voices, California Child Care Resource & Referral Network Jacquelyn McCroskey, John Mile Professor of Child Welfare, University of Southern California School of Social Work Jolene Smith, Chief Executive Officer, First 5 Santa Clara County Moderator: Rafael González, Director of Best Start, First 5 LA 3:05 PM — 3:20 PM Closing Remarks Camille Maben, Executive Director, First 5 California * Agenda Subject to Change

Mass Audubon supports administrative and legislative reforms to improve the outdated and inefficient mosquito control laws in Massachusetts.

Senator Scott Wiener and legislative co-authors join supporters to make announcement at San Francisco - based business Stitch Fix, whose CEO has been a leader in supporting women in the workplace.

SNA members can participate in SNA's advocacy effort by attending SNA's Legislative Action Conference, utilizing SNA's Policy Resources, and supporting SNA's Political Action Committee.

SNA Political Action Committee Booth With your help, SNA's Political Action Committee (SNA PAC) works to support, educate and thank Congressional members who are involved in and passionate about school nutrition issues and SNA's legislative priorities.

Sen. Ruth Hassell - Thompson says the reason the public doesn't support a legislative pay raise is because people are «ignorant... in terms of really being educated about what their legislators really do.»

«While my policy as leader is not to sign the many pledges that are presented to me, I want you to know my position on the three issues that you have raised with the members of the State Legislature: I support the concepts of applying generally accepted accounting principles to our state budget, requiring disclosure of lawmakers» non-government income and appointing an independent commission to redraw legislative district lines,» Sampson said in a statement released by NY Uprising.

«With 32 legislative districts, hundreds of dedicated volunteers, and nearly 100,000 registered Republican voters in Manhattan, the RLC is dedicated to fielding candidates in every district and giving them the grassroots support they need.»

The Administration's drafting of, and support for, legislative initiatives formally sponsored by deputies was one such way in which the Kremlin directed legislative politics from a distance.

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.

At 2 p.m., state Sen. Brad Hoylman, Assemblyman Robert Carroll and high school students hold a press conference in support of the Young Voter Act, LCA Press Room 130, Legislative Office Building, Albany.

The New York State Trial Lawyers Association in a statement issued on Monday signaled support for a legislative pay increase, which is due to be determined later this month by a commission.

However, several animal welfare organisations and individuals remain concerned that animals in other parts of the world do not have the same kind of legislative protection and are supporting a campaign, organised by the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA), to secure a commitment at the United Nations for a Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare (UDAW).

The executive director of Equality Maryland, however, tells Metro Weekly that legislative leaders in the Maryland House decided the» support was not there to pass a bill that included public accommodations.»

As you'll see in our highlight reel, the speeches displayed much of what Team Cuomo has going for it; four years in office with some significant legislative accomplishments, nearly universal support from elected Democrats and their political organizations, enormous amounts of state money spent over the past four years which, whether well spent or not produces support from recipients, and a powerful speaker at the top of the ticket.

A Capital analysis of his legislative activity in recent years helps fill in the details of the coalitions he has built and what policy changes he seems to support.

The religious leaders say they have written to the Democratic governor and legislative leaders in support of legislation backed by Cuomo that would send most 16 - and 17 - year - old offenders to juvenile facilities.

The relationship saga between Cuomo and the Senate Democrats over the last six months has featured the governor signing off on a state legislative redistricting plan that is favorable to the majority Republicans in the chamber and repeatedly refusing to say whether he supports a Democratic takeover of the chamber.

The SAFE Act remains a signature legislative victory for Cuomo in his second term, but led to a fall in support from Republican voters who have typically opposed gun control legislation.

At 11:30 a.m., clergy, faith leaders and criminal justice advocates will deliver a letter to legislative leaders supporting the Prioritized Platform for Challenging Incarceration in New York as part of a statewide day of action for prison and parole justice, War Room, state Capitol, Albany.

The Facebook page, and new website, www.Spiritof76NY.com, have an online petition where New Yorkers can sign and support Tedisco's «Spirit of» 76» bill and tell legislative leaders that they «believe in real democracy where the voice of the people is louder than that of partisan politicians!»

Blair Horner, legislative director of the New York Public Interest Research Group, said Cuomo made a «naked political deal» with hospitals on malpractice to get their support for a painful 2 - percent cut in Medicaid reimbursement.

Tedisco also became the first Capital Region lawmaker to sign the «Clean Conscience Pledge» (photo attached) sponsored by Common Cause NY to support real ethics reform that includes closing the LLC Loophole for campaign finance reform, full disclosure in how legislative leaders spend tax dollars, and limiting outside income for legislators to reduce conflicts of interest.

The top legislative leaders in the Democratic - led Assembly and GOP - controlled Senate on Tuesday indicated they support approving $ 485.5 million in spending for a subsidiary of the under - investigation SUNY Polytechnic, saying the money is vital for the continuation of the economic development program in western New York.

Last week, the Governor and legislative leaders reached an agreement on multiple bills that include new programs and insurance reforms to improve treatment options for individuals suffering from heroin and opioid addiction; measures to strengthen penalties and put in place additional tools for law enforcement to crack down on the distribution of illegal drugs; provisions to ensure the proper and safe use of naloxone, an overdose antidote; and support for enhanced public awareness campaigns to prevent drug abuse.

With just a week left in the Albany legislative session, the black car industry's biggest trade organization on Friday announced its support for congestion pricing and said it was launching an ad campaign to broadcast the message.

When Kallos asked what the city could do to help push these bills in Albany, Kavanagh appealed to Council members to drum up public support and to urge their Assembly member to join his effort before the end of the legislative session in Albany on June 16.

Lords reform takes centre stage in legislative agenda, alongside measures to support families, change employment law and reform pensions

On behalf of the New York State Unified Court System, I express my deep appreciation to Governor Paterson for his leadership and to the legislative leaders for their support in achieving passage of this historic legislation.»

Indeed, a review of the statute's legislative memoranda and other supporting materials on file in the state library indicate lawmakers who voted in favor of the statute never considered that it would be used to conceal misconduct by police or correction officers.

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State Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries reiterated his strong support for public campaign finance in an interview on MSNBC this week, urging fellow state lawmakers to pass the Fair Elections Act before the end of the legislative session.

ALBANY — Last year, Edward I. Koch placed automated telephone calls to voters on behalf of scores of candidates who signed his pledge to support redrawing Congressional and legislative districts in an independent, nonpartisan manner.