Sentences with phrase «need state legislative»

So time is becoming critical for all affected states, especially those that still need state legislative action.

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Since then, the two have formed a solid working relationship — a partnership based on mutual need: Paul could use legislative heft in advance of a potential 2016 presidential bid, and McConnell needs some home - state cred with the new right wing.

The ERLC's Moore stated that «executive action is not enough — we also need strong legislative action.»

Additionally, in a 2009 letter to the United States Senate, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops called on the legislative body to «place the needs of poor families and the most vulnerable in our nation and around the world first in setting priorities in the federal budget resolution.»

This state law could be changed, but you would need more than the bare legislative majority you propose - you'd need enough votes to override the inevitable veto (the governor isn't on your side, since you don't have half the state's population.)

No major statewide or coordinated campaign questions the need for a Digital Director staff position, yet down - ballot — at the state legislative and state party level — you would be hard - pressed to find one, except in rare high - dollar races in major media areas.

The candidates must understand that they need to build name recognition now if they are going to run in 2014 for city, county, and state legislative offices.

«It is unfortunate that the Governor's appointees to the New York State Commission on Legislative, Judicial and Executive Compensation once again felt the need to demand legislative action in exchange for an increase in compensation,» the lawmLegislative, Judicial and Executive Compensation once again felt the need to demand legislative action in exchange for an increase in compensation,» the lawmlegislative action in exchange for an increase in compensation,» the lawmakers said.

A bill that surfaced late in the state legislative session became the subject of a fight that legislators said pitted safety measures on the Long Island Rail Road against the need for a third track to improve efficiency and cut congestion.

After a year in which Dean Skelos and Sheldon Silver, respective legislative leaders of both the State Senate and State Assembly, were convicted for defrauding the public for personal gain, politicians in Albany have once again refused to act on preventing corruption and enacting needed ethics reform and running a more open government.

-LSB-...] state legislative session ends next week, meaning that the «three men in a room» will need to agree to something over the next week in order to enact it into -LSB-...]

The package would require public disclosure of every legislator's outside clients and income, establish an ethics commission with robust investigative powers over both the legislative and executive branches — and institute other measures to introduce badly needed transparency and accountability into our state government.

The state legislative session ends next week, meaning that the «three men in a room» will need to agree to something over the next week in order to enact it into law.

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman says in a legislative session in which the leaders of the state Assembly and Senate are both indicted on corruption charges, the need for ethics reform in Albany is shockingly clear.

(A congressional candidate seeking to also get on the ballot for a legislative election might need to start circulating petitions to get onto the September 11th state ballot while still campaigning for the June 27th congressional primary.)

«They play a critical role in shaping the Assembly majority's legislative agenda to address the specific needs of each and every community across the state.»

Additionally, the problem of Albany corruption again being addressed not by internal state watchdogs, but instead by the U.S. Attorney who this month is prosecuting charges against the two most recent former legislative leaders, demonstrates the clear need to strengthen our state's own ethics enforcement.

Since the Port Authority is a bi-state agency, any bills need to clear all four legislative houses — two in each state.

· Allowing counties an option to modify how they fund state mandated pension contributions · Providing counties more audit authority in the special education preschool program · Improving government efficiency and streamlining state and local legislative operations by removing the need for counties to pursue home rule legislative requests every two years with the state legislature in order to extend current local sales tax authority · Reducing administrative and reporting requirements for counties under Article 6 public health programs · Reforming the Workers Compensation system · Renewing Binding Arbitration, which is scheduled to sunset in June 2013, with a new definition of «ability to pay» for municipalities under fiscal distress, making it subject to the property tax cap (does not apply to NYC) where «ability to pay» will be defined as no more than 2 percent growth in the contract.

We have so much in common and getting to know the state and its various needs helps us to shape our legislative agenda in Albany.»

The governor, who is up for re-election this year, said the Republican - controlled state Senate voted down a legislative solution, «which is another reason why we need a new legislature this November.»

Cohen said Gov. Andrew Cuomo and state Mental Health Commissioner Anne Marie Sulivan need legislative approval to shut the facility down.

The upcoming battle is reflected on this list by the presence of Albany - centric lawmakers, who the mayor will need to get his affordable housing plan off the ground; real estate industry players, who will no doubt have their deep - pocketed say in the legislative skirmish to come; and the city officials who will lobby hard for tenant - friendly rent laws in the state capital, or cut a few deals that alienate their progressive base.

They discuss the GOP's recent electoral gains in the chamber, the outlook for the 2011 legislative agenda, and whether the state Republican Party needs a shakeup.

State Senators John DeFrancisco and Dave Valesky offer contrasting views about the governor's use of executive orders, and the need for legislative reform, but largely agree on what the session is likely to focus on, and share an optimistic view of the state budget being passed on State Senators John DeFrancisco and Dave Valesky offer contrasting views about the governor's use of executive orders, and the need for legislative reform, but largely agree on what the session is likely to focus on, and share an optimistic view of the state budget being passed on state budget being passed on time.

Cuomo's new wage increase needs legislative approval, which could be challenging given the Republican - controlled State Senate.

«From capital funding for our college campuses to supportive housing for the most vulnerable populations, this legislative package addresses critical needs that will have a meaningful impact in every corner of the state.

Also at 10 a.m., the Assembly will hold a public hearing to examine the status of inmates with mental illness in the state's prisons and local jails and to determine whether changes may be needed to appropriately address the treatment of mentally ill prisoners, Legislative Office Building, 2nd Floor, Hearing Room C, Albany.

Noting that Goje, a former governor of Gombe State, and some other lawmakers transited from the executive arm of government to the legislative arm, Fashola said, «It seems that it is such people who need a behavioural prescription about legislative function.»

Governor Andrew Cuomo stated that he is ready to sign the Child Safe Products Act to protect our kids if it gets to his desk this legislative session — now all we need is the support of elected officials like you,» the letter to lawmakers states.

«The upcoming legislative session provides us with an opportunity to rebuild the public's trust as well as ensure the needs of middle and working - class families are addressed by state government,» Ballantyne said in a statement.

At 12:30 p.m., Families Together in New York State, a lead member of the Raise the Age NY campaign, holds its annual Legislative Awareness Day and Luncheon where over 400 family members, state leaders, youth and advocates from around the state will speak on issues impacting families of children with social, emotional and behavioral needs, Empire State Plaza Convention Center, AlState, a lead member of the Raise the Age NY campaign, holds its annual Legislative Awareness Day and Luncheon where over 400 family members, state leaders, youth and advocates from around the state will speak on issues impacting families of children with social, emotional and behavioral needs, Empire State Plaza Convention Center, Alstate leaders, youth and advocates from around the state will speak on issues impacting families of children with social, emotional and behavioral needs, Empire State Plaza Convention Center, Alstate will speak on issues impacting families of children with social, emotional and behavioral needs, Empire State Plaza Convention Center, AlState Plaza Convention Center, Albany.

Cuomo said Tuesday that he wants to discuss its economics during the current legislative session, which runs through June, though he said it wasn't part of the proposed state budget for the April 1 fiscal year because these questions still need to be answered.

State labor law allows the Governor to administratively raise the minimum wage without the need for legislative approval.

Molinaro also said county governments need state support and cooperation to improve local economies and enhance local tax bases, including local home rule authority to enact budget proposals, as well as the legislative relief from the burden of unfunded mandates.

Horner says the governor and legislative leaders need to go «back to the drawing board» and create better state based ethics oversight.

Proposed changes, which will come into focus during the upcoming legislative session, include amending or altogether repealing a 2011 statute that provided SUNY more flexibility by eliminating the need for pre-approval from the state comptroller for all SUNY procurements (excluding non-construction service purchases totaling more than $ 250,000)-- a measure lawmakers reauthorized in April through 2021.

A state Senate task force has called for a comprehensive plan to combat Lyme disease and other tick - borne illness, as well as a legislative commitment to fund research and arm patients with information needed to advocate for adequate treatment.

Of Long Island's 30 - member legislative delegation, 18 oppose the emergency spending bills needed to keep state government running through May 16 and compel workers to stay home one day without pay during the period.

He also addressed the need for legislative reform in New York State, particularly the DREAM Act.

The bottom line is that the state needs a budget now, and that requires action by legislative leaders, including Senator Fasano.»

And, as Gay City News reported in its last issue, those committed to the fight against AIDS are pressing the governor and legislative leaders for at least $ 50 million in the coming fiscal year out of a $ 2 billion pot of money Cuomo has pledged for state housing needs overall.

DeFrancisco says the entire central New York state legislative delegation believes the best solution should take regional needs into account.

No further legislative action is needed because, under state law, the General Assembly grants approval to such settlements unless both the House and Senate reject them by 60 percent majority votes within 30 days — which, in this case, expire May 30.

State lawmakers in Connecticut are entering the final days of the legislative session and still need to finish work on some key bills.

March 5, 2010 Pomona hearing 1:00 - 4:00 PM Health and Mental Health Transportation, Economic Development, Environmental Conservation Rockland County Fire Training Center Auditorium 35 Firemen's Memorial Drive, Pomona, NY 10970 Contact: Dan Moscato at [phone] or [email protected] March 12, 2010 Bronxville hearing 4:00 - 7:00 PM Education, Labor and Family Assistance Public Protection and General Government Concordia College Sommer Center for Worship & the Performing Arts 171 White Plains Road, Bronxville, NY 10708 Contact: Shelley Andrews at [phone] or [email protected] The Hudson Valley Delegation of the New York State Senate In an effort to ensure the Hudson Valley is fairly represented in all legislative matters before the Senate, nine local Senators representing the counties of Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester have formed a bipartisan delegation to more effectively advocate for the needs and concerns of their constituents.

The recent release of these two reports and the ongoing corruption trials of two legislative leaders have put the spotlight on New York's dire need for state action on ethics reform, yet as Bob Hardt wrote in a recent NY1 column on the issue, «Never aggressively pushing campaign finance reform or transparency, Governor Cuomo seems content to play the master of Albany's current political game rather than rewriting its rules.

During his gubernatorial campaign, Cuomo said the member item process needed «dramatic reform,» and said any legislative earmarks should be posted online before funding was approved in the state budget.

In this conversation the two spar over whether the state provides a healthy climate for business development and how that relates to taxing and spending, the NY SAFE Act, and how much reform the state legislative process still needs.

«They play a critical role in shaping the Assembly Majority's legislative agenda to address the specific needs of each and every community across the state.»