Sentences with phrase «legislators on both sides of the aisle»

However, the bipartisan introduction of H.R. 835 at a time when the country is in the midst of a polarized presidential election, can signal legislators on both sides of the aisle to believe that federal regulation of virtual currency and blockchain technology is necessary to ensure that consumers obtain the full benefit of these innovations.

While most of the foregoing bills are at an early stage, and do not comprehensively regulate virtual currency or blockchain technology, it is encouraging that legislators on both sides of the aisle are increasing their focus on issues relating to this technology.

This message will be key in reminding legislators on both sides of the aisle that a clean environment is part and parcel of a healthy economy.

Cuomo's office in recent days has been trying to resurrect a potential special legislative session that would pave the way for the first lawmaker pay raise since 1999, legislators on both sides of the aisle said.

Other state legislators on both sides of the aisle were surprised by the amount of public money spent on the settlements.

We are confident that he will be able to work with like - minded legislators on both sides of the aisle to deliver on this agenda and truly create a New New York.

The item has stalled in committee because Legislators on all sides of the aisle have requested additional information.

«If Cuomo were to think that Preet might be attorney general, it would be like kryptonite to Superman and would have the same effect on legislators on both sides of the aisle,» said Curtis Sliwa, a New York City talk radio host and activist who said he reached out to Bharara to offer him the Reform Party ballot line, which he controls.

But county legislators on both sides of the aisle agree that a vote on the bill will happen in two weeks.

Poloncarz said he talked to legislators on both sides of the aisle immediately after the State of the County address who are supportive of the residency requirement.

ALBANY — How does something with a 70 percent approval rating and wide - ranging support from legislators on both sides of the aisle die in Albany?

During the past few weeks I worked with legislators on both sides of the aisle to come up with a workable budget that protected needed services yet did not place a burden on our local residents.

He had a little help from his fellow legislators on both sides of the aisle — and Cuomo, of course.

County legislators on both sides of the aisle had expressed some misgivings about the administration's original plan but are now expected to approve the new agreement.

Several legislators on both sides of the aisle were swing votes, adding confusion during the meeting to how the final vote would come out.

Legislators on both sides of the aisle in the U.S. House of Representatives say they love science, which is seen as engine for innovation and economic growth.

Additionally, because charters are doing such great work, they get support from legislators on both sides of the aisle — because many lawmakers want to invest in what is working for our kids.

Legislators on both sides of the the aisle are weighing the value of the ISTEP + this session, and Monday state superintendent Glenda Ritz suggested a first step.

As critical as Johnston and the AFT's Brenda Smith were to passage of SB 191, it would have not passed had there not been support by many other legislators on both sides of the aisle, including Senator Spence, Representatives Murray and Scanlan along with Speaker Carroll, Lt. Governor O'Brien, Colorado Education Commissioner Jones and a broad coalition of business, education, and civil rights groups, mostly coordinated by Colorado DFER and Colorado Stand for Children.

Meanwhile, Save Our Schools and state legislators on both sides of the aisle, wary of charters in good school systems, are trying to push through a variety of bills that would increase transparency in charter schools and subject charter - school applications to a local approval before the applicants could seek DOE approval.

Alas for impatient legislators on both sides of the aisle in Edmonton and Ottawa, and for Kinder Morgan's owners in Houston, that means we're going to have to wait for the courts to rule on it.

However, it should be noted that State Legislators on both sides of the aisle, including Art Linares (R - CT), Eddie Rodriguez (D - TX), and Mark Cardenas (D - AZ) are working to change these laws.

However, the fact that legislators on both sides of the aisle have recognized the need to clarify the HVCRE rule may give the regulatory agencies a nudge to deliver needed guidance.

Not exact matches

Dolan said he would continue to engage legislators — on both sides of the aisle — to move on the legislation.

Hogan also spoke of the need for collaboration between legislators on opposite sides of the aisle to bring about the progress that is possible in the county.

Great legal bloggers communicate these principles in a way that mobilizes the public, the media and the legislators (most often on the opposition side of the aisle).