Sentences with phrase «legislators stood on the issue»

David Paterson pushed for the Assembly to follow suit, insisting voters had a right to know before the 2010 elections where their legislators stood on the issue, but Silver did not heed that call.

Cuomo's hope is to at least hold a vote on the legislation to see where legislators stand on the issue in advance of an election year.

Try to learn in advance where your legislator stands on your issue (many have their own websites just for this purpose).

Not exact matches

ALBANY — More than five years into New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's tenure, some legislators, lobbyists and political players said his tendency to change positions has left them unsure where he stands on issues and uncertain of his core beliefs.

More than five years into Gov. Andrew Cuomo's tenure, some legislators, lobbyists and political players said his tendency to change positions has left them unsure where he stands on issues and uncertain of his core beliefs.

He quickly added that a number of state legislators were leading on the issue and standing on the stage with him.

«Every legislator in Albany should publicly state where he or she stands on this critical issue so that voters know who supports property tax reform,» the governor continued.

There are still 10 Legislators who have yet to answer our questions on where they stand on this issue.

This stands in contrast to the U.S. Congress, where from the 1930s through the 1960s, many Southern legislators voted for progressive - minded economic legislation such as Social Security and other New Deal laws that expanded the role of government, while maintaining a much more conservative outlook on social issues, most prominently civil rights.

It is important that you let legislators know where you stand on the issues.

Make sure you know where your legislators stand on education issues.

She seeks out opportunities to meet with legislators and education leaders on education issues and stands up for children, their teachers, and their neighborhood public schools at rallies, hearings, meetings, and town halls.

You can send a quick email to your legislator and just ask them where they stand on common sense animal issues, especially puppy mills.