Sentences with phrase «legislature is in the budget»

«A governor's maximum leverage vis - a-vis the legislature is in the budget process,» Cuomo said in a speech at New York University Law School Monday.

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As the 2016 fiscal year comes to a close, first - term Governor John Bel Edwards and the state legislature have been in crisis mode, struggling to close a fiscal 2017 budget gap that could run as high $ 800 million — and that is after $ 485 million in emergency spending cuts this year.

The advisory council is being led by former Ontario health minister Eric Hoskins, who resigned from his post in the provincial legislature the day before the federal budget.

As the 2016 fiscal year comes to a close, first - term Gov. John Bel Edwards and the state legislature have been in crisis mode, struggling to close a fiscal 2017 budget gap that could run as high $ 800 million.

«What one would expect during a period of economic growth is that the government would lay the basis for future prosperity using the financial resources made available to it during good times,» Ralston said in his Feb. 20 response in the legislature to the budget, according to the day's Hansard.

Expect to see real fire after the legislature is in session and after the provincial budget is presented.

His 2008 - 09 Budget was going to raise spending an additional $ 4 million, but the legislature actually reduced spending in the budget negotiaBudget was going to raise spending an additional $ 4 million, but the legislature actually reduced spending in the budget negotiabudget negotiations.

«I find it unacceptable that hospital executives are crying to the legislature about how much budget cuts would hurt their hospitals and they are being paid excessive salaries in the millions of dollars,» the assemblywoman said.

There is in fact a petition drive directed at state legislatures by politically conservative groups who are particularly interested in adopting a «balanced budget» amendment.

In order for the effort to be funded, both houses of the legislature would have to agree to include the money for the study in the budget, and Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo would have to sign iIn order for the effort to be funded, both houses of the legislature would have to agree to include the money for the study in the budget, and Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo would have to sign iin the budget, and Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo would have to sign it.

In New York, the governor begins the budget process when he releases his executive budget, which is then modified and passed into law by the legislature.

But several victims of sexual abuse and harassment in the legislature have come forward with a letter, asking that the issue be taken out of the budget, to allow more time for public input.

Senator Liz Krueger, a Democrat, questioned Cuomo's budget director about it at a recent hearing on the governor's spending plan, saying she's concerned it could be «potentially stripping the entire purpose of the legislature in budget negotiations».

It would prevent the governor from directly raiding the MTA — something that's only cost the agency $ 1.3 million — and make the legislature less likely to raid transit in its budgets by including a set of disclosure requirements to make it clear what the impact of each theft will be on riders.

New York's governor and legislature are touting progress in higher education funding in the just - passed state budget.

As illustrated in the Executive Budget financial plan, the state will be facing significant budget gaps in each of the next three years, and a new payroll tax on employers will be a tempting target for future administrations and Legislatures looking for increased revenues, but reluctant to impose new or higher taxes directly on indiviBudget financial plan, the state will be facing significant budget gaps in each of the next three years, and a new payroll tax on employers will be a tempting target for future administrations and Legislatures looking for increased revenues, but reluctant to impose new or higher taxes directly on indivibudget gaps in each of the next three years, and a new payroll tax on employers will be a tempting target for future administrations and Legislatures looking for increased revenues, but reluctant to impose new or higher taxes directly on individuals.

Our state legislature is doing everything they can to help us here in Yonkers, but until we know more about where we stand with the budget, this hiring freeze is a necessity.

I expect to be at the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award ceremony seeing three Democratic Connecticut state senators receive plaudits for breaking ranks with their party on Sept. 15 to support the Republican budget proposal passed by the legislature.

This preemptive strike on Comptroller Elliott Auerbach's payroll was launched in County Executive Mike Hein's 2016 budget, dutifully rubber - stamped by a compliant legislature that year and last.

Dadey says the secretive budget is a potential breeding ground for corruption, at a time when both former leaders of the legislature are facing potentially long prison sentences later in April.

While discussing a procedural motion to advance items in Mangano's $ 2.99 billion spending plan on Monday, Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves (R - East Meadow) said «the fees may not be in the [final] budget» approved by the legislature.

Monday was the first full day of session in the New York State legislature, and lawmakers have a lot to contend with, including a multi billion dollar budget deficit.

The governor recommends a gradual state takeover of county Medicaid costs in his budget, something the local government leaders had been requesting, saying they could not afford to pay their share of the health care program after Cuomo and the legislature imposed a 2 % property tax cap in 2011.

The decision creates a $ 15.8 million hole in this year's budget and will make it even more difficult for county Executive Edward Mangano to balance next year's projected budget, which is supposed to be submitted to the legislature Thursday.

The recently enacted state budget also marks the end of a commission that was investigating corruption in the legislature.

The Alliance for Quality Education is pulling out all the stops to try to get legislatures to increase school funding in this year's budget.

It will now be considered by the legislature and has been included in the State Budget scheduled to be passed by April 1st.

Some legislators are talking about the legislature getting involved in the college budget - making process before it's written in stone.

At one point in talking about procedures, legislature chairman Fred Wadnola suggested it might be a good idea for legislative leaders and the chairman of the Ways and Means Committee to sit in on executive budget preparation.

The governor's budget, which includes a 3.1 percent increase in school aid, a two - year property tax freeze and phased - in business tax cuts, offers something for everyone in a year where Cuomo and all 213 members of the legislature are up for reelection.

Disagreements that have roiled the state's education community in the wake of new teacher evaluation laws approved by Governor Andrew Cuomo and the legislature as part of the budget were highlighted at a day long summit called by education officials.

Should the legislature choose to reject it, the responsibility would then fall to them to make other cuts in the county budget to offset the loss of the revenue that the plan was designed to bring in.

They also analyze what is included in this year's budget, what may be left to negotiate later in the year, and Gov. Cuomo's relationship with the legislature.

The governor's budget, which includes a 3.1 percent increase in school aid, a two - year property tax freeze and phased in business tax cuts, offers something for everyone in a year where Cuomo and all 213 members of the legislature are up for reelection.

She says since the $ 1.9 billion was already voted on and approved in the budget, the legislature does not have to return to vote in order for Cuomo and the legislative leaders to write up a new memo covering the full five years.

Cuomo, in a speech at NYU law school on Monday, says he won't be signing the state budget unless the legislature agrees to the changes.

Top State University of New York officials say they want a tuition freeze at the state's colleges and universities, and are asking Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the state legislature to adequately fund SUNY in the budget so that they don't have to raise rates for students.

Good government reform groups say there's time for Cuomo and the legislature to work out a reform package very early in January, even before the budget presentation is due in the middle of the month.

As illustration, even if the legislature were to impose $ 4.2 billion in new tax and fee measures - as recommended by the Executive Budget — it would still leave the state with $ 11 billion in an accumulated structural budget gap over the next five years; a figure that will likely grow given the ongoing deterioration of state tax collecBudget — it would still leave the state with $ 11 billion in an accumulated structural budget gap over the next five years; a figure that will likely grow given the ongoing deterioration of state tax collecbudget gap over the next five years; a figure that will likely grow given the ongoing deterioration of state tax collections.

The Republican - written budget, which passed the legislature in mid-September with a smattering of Democratic support but was vetoed by Malloy, would have created more pain for many cities and towns, he said.

Mr. Bharara subpoenaed the files from the Moreland Commission — which Mr. Cuomo abruptly scuttled as part of a budget deal with the legislature — and used Mr. Silver's non-cooperation with the panel to help build his case against the former speaker, who was forced to resign his powerful perch in February.

It's only been a little over a week since the state legislature approved an upstate economic development competition in the budget, but central New York community leaders are already beginning to try to figure out their entry.

And he says both houses of the legislature estimate there is $ 350 - 400 million more in the state budget than the governor has predicted, which could also be sent to schools.

Kink, and others, predict that the legislature will be back in a special session after Oct. 1 to deal with potential budget cuts.

Both houses of the legislature are making changes to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's tax freeze plan in their budget proposals.

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Silver has ruled half the state legislature for two decades; he's wielded enormous power in state budget negotiations; he played a large role in keeping state government functional during the chaotic reign of Governor David Paterson.

Monday was the first full day of session in the New York State legislature, and lawmakers have a lot to contend with, including a multi-billion dollar budget deficit.

She said since the $ 1.9 billion was already voted on and approved in the budget, the legislature does not have to return to vote in order for Cuomo and the legislative leaders to write up a new memo covering the full five years.

The state budget in response would expand the role of the executive office and authorize the state budget director to reduce available funds during the fiscal year if federal revenues are lower than projected — including after the legislature signs off on the plan.