Sentences with phrase «number of legislators»

Even after all of these changes were introduced, a large number of legislators still couldn't bring themselves to vote for the reform.

As growing numbers of legislators indicate their support for A4165 / S2767, officials within the New Jersey Department of Education have apparently initiated a campaign to block its passage by claiming that the proposed legislation would cost districts precious dollars.

The microstamping proposal has been becoming increasingly unpopular in Albany over the years as evidenced by the decreasing number of legislators supporting it.

Fried's position is that as a geographically small county with a population of 300,000, Rockland does not need the same number of legislators as much larger and more populous counties.

We also analytically find an «efficiency golden rule» which allows to fix the optimal number of legislators to be selected at random after that regular elections have established the relative proportion of the two Parties or Coalitions.

A study by a reform group finds that if New York were to ban outside income for lawmakers, it would actually effect only a small number of legislators.

In both the House and the Senate, the minority whip is the second highest - ranking individual in the minority party (the party with the lesser number of legislators in a legislative body), outranked only by the minority leader.

Forefront at the problems that shall consume Nigeria is the unjust political structure in which corenorth was assigned excess number of states and local government areas, through which it produces excess number of legislators that spurn political reforms that do not yield more political benefits for the corenorth.

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo remains opposed to a broad medical marijuana program — even as a growing number of legislators have voiced support, citing stories by patients who say medical marijuana has eased seizures and chronic pain.

But that may not always be the case: in the past few months, the state of Nevada effectively banned the two companies by declaring them gambling operators (they could operate there if they choose to apply for a gambling license), and a number of legislators and authorities in other states are currently investigating their legality.

«We effectively brought our message to a number of legislators and raised awareness of PATS and the profession in general.»

Manhattan BP and 2013 NYC mayoral hopeful Scott Stringer wants to bring back the suburban commuter tax — something a number of legislators have tried to push in Albany to no avail.

On the other, a number of legislators refused to back the executive either because they had presidential ambitions themselves, or because they were aligned to other presidential hopefuls.

This number is brought up by a number of legislators who have been around for decades: The median member has only six years of previous experience in his or her chamber.

The 1894 constitutional convention seemed ready to recommend an increase, to $ 3,000, but backed down when delegates realized a raise, coupled with a planned increase in the number of legislators, would have put the state on the hook for a then - whopping $ 600,000 per year.

The reduction in the number of legislators means not all the incumbents will be able to find a spot.

Among the most noticeable change will be the number of legislators at the... [Read more...]

A number of legislators are concerned that the city's Citywide and Community Education Councils (CECs) do not allow for enough parental participation in policy decisions.

It's been discussed with a number of legislators.»

Increasing the number of legislators would help ensure that all residents have access to their representatives, Consensus members said.

Mr. Schneiderman said that while the reasons for going back on the proposed deal were unclear, a number of legislators just «weren't ready to give it up.»

Cuomo was joined at the event where he made the announcement by a number of legislators, including several Senate Democrats, who support having a special prosecutor.

At the same time a number of legislators publicly have been saying there shouldn't be a pay raise and a number have said, «If there is a pay raise, we're not going to accept it.»

Possible candidates drawing attention and speculation include Zephyr Teachout, Cuomo's primary opponent in 2014, and former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara, who convicted a number of legislators and once railed against the «show - the - money culture in Albany.»

Cuomo has recruited a number of legislators friendly to him in the Assembly, plucking lawmakers like Karim Camara or Sam Roberts to join his administration.

To top it off, former Assemblymember Anthony Seminario was recently sentenced to six years on federal corruption charges, and a number of legislators are under federal investigation for their relationships with nonprofits.

But this year, unlike in the past, Cuomo has a serious pot sweetener: over $ 5 billion in settlement cash that a number of legislators hope will be used for infrastructure improvements across the state - or, more specifically, in their districts.

If six seats (more or less) go unchallenged every two years, reduce the number of legislators to no more than 17.

Advocates and faculty held a «die in» at Cuomo's New York City office on Thursday afternoon and a number of legislators say they remain ready to delay the state budget and vote against it should CUNY

Advocates and faculty held a «die in» at Cuomo's New York City office on Thursday afternoon and a number of legislators say they remain ready to delay the state budget and vote against it should CUNY face any cuts, or cost shifts.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's budget proposal to have New York City take over $ 485 million in funding for CUNY still has a number of legislators and advocates on edge despite the administration's repeated attempts to quell concerns.

I know there are a number of legislators that have indicated they are going to reject it today.

A number of legislators told The Alt last week that although they like the bigger idea of the plan, they needed to see actual legislation before making a final judgement.

A number of law enforcement officials from across the state also have praised Cuomo for the move — along with a number of legislators and civil rights groups.

«A number of legislators have been saying publicly there shouldn't be a pay raise,» Cuomo said.

During this time a number of legislators were indicted on corruption charges and advocates began a major push for public financing of campaigns.

A number of legislators told Gotham Gazette pay raises wouldn't factor into the time it takes them to consider the budget.

Speaking more broadly about the culture of Albany, Bharara said that the number of legislators who've been arrested recently for corruption should serve as a wake - up call.

Meanwhile, New York City Public Advocate Tish James announced Wednesday she will be seeking the Democratic nod and immediately received support from a number of legislators including a one - time applicant for the post, Senator Mike Gianarais.

With negotiations puttering along and the end - of - the - month deadline rapidly approaching, a number of legislators expect Cuomo will do what he is known to do: cut a deal - and with it avoid the public backlash a late budget would bring.

Cuomo was joined by a number of legislators, including several Senate Democrats, who support having a special prosecutor.

A number of legislators, citizens, and environmental groups oppose such a plant.

A number of legislators along with citizens» and environmental groups are questioning the need for a proposed water supply project in Rockland County.

That was something that was cited by a number of legislators including me.

While the committee voted against postponing the in - school suspension law, a number of legislators on the committee said the reality is that not all districts can develop in - school suspension programs in difficult economic times because of budget cuts.

But a number of legislators, including Sen. Florence Shapiro, R - Plano and the Senate Education Committee's chairwoman, have filed legislation that assumes the network's continued existence and, in some cases, recommends the creation of diploma - granting virtual high schools.

This could be why student loans have become a hot topic on Capitol Hill, with a number of legislators presenting bills designed to help borrowers pay off their debt faster.