Sentences with phrase «opponent of the measure»

The bottom line that unified opponents of the measure was that charters would drain funding from the public schools.

Opponents of the measure include the Catholic Church.

The group's Karen Scharff says a search through campaign contribution records finds opponents of the measure gave $ 400,000 to state Senate campaigns, and 71 percent of the money went to GOP candidate's coffers.

The group's Karen Scharff says a search through campaign contribution records finds opponents of the measure gave $ 400,000 to State Senate campaigns, and 71 % of the money went to GOP candidate s coffers.

Currently, the Senate does not have the votes for the GOP plan, but Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul said that doesn't mean opponents of the measure should be complacent.

Opponents of the measure argue the ban can be avoided with simple changes to the weapon, pointing out that removing the pistol grip on some AR - 15 models and it becomes legal under the law.

This year's battle over an education tax credit began in earnest yesterday as opponents of the measure called on lawmakers to reject the creation of the credit for donations to schools and scholarship funds.

ALBANY — This year's battle over an education tax credit began in earnest Wednesday as opponents of the measure called on lawmakers to reject the creation of the credit for donations to schools and scholarship funds.

Opponents of the measure in the state assembly claimed that it would open the state to an invasion of teen - age and preteen drifters, drug addicts and prostitutes.

Opponents of the measure pointed to the favorable language before voters on the ballot as set by the state Board of Elections, which touted claims the amendment would bring more jobs, added school aid and lower property taxes.

In other words, Cuomo gets to say he did public financing, protect himself from having to practice it himself, and assure opponents of the measure that it's not really happening beyond this one quirky example.

Felder, a Democrat who is a member of the Republican conference in the Senate, has been a prominent opponent of the measure being enacted.

The measure was ultimately approved by a 91 - 34 vote, but only after a brutal back - and - forth debate between Gottfried and the largely Republican opponents of the measure.

Diocese Bishop William Murphy has been a loud opponent of a measure that would extend or eliminate the statute of limitations pertaining to child sex abuse cases while also opening up a one - year window for those who can no longer sue under current law to bring civil cases.

While opponents of the measure have questioned links between carbon dioxide levels and emergency - room visits, evidence is piling on and health advocates are calling for action (ClimateWire, June 3).

The supporters of Amendment 66 raised over $ 10 million, including $ 1 million donations apiece from Bill Gates and Michael Bloomberg, which allowed supporters to vastly outspend opponents of the measure.

Lisa - Marie Haygood, president of the Georgia PTA, celebrated with other opponents of the measure on Tuesday night.

He said opponents of the measure dumped more than a million dollars into fighting it - largely by spreading confusion over what a municipal utility would mean for Boulder.

A number of opponents of the measure claimed that any such strategy would cost the country jobs; however, Synapse recently examined the broad economic impacts of a similar carbon emissions standard proposed by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and found this plan would result in a net increase in jobs.

Opponents of the measure don't disapprove of the proposed projects themselves, but rather its cost.

Both supporters and opponents of the measure agree that this refers to genetically engineered crops, which USDA «deregulates» after considering whether they might be a plant pest.

Opponents of the measure fear that higher costs associated with importing goods to the U.S. would result in those goods being priced out of consumers» reach.

Currently, the Senate does not have the votes for the GOP plan, but Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul says that doesn't mean opponents of the measure should be complacent.

Opponents of the measure argued that the bill painted large «puppy mills» and responsible backyard dog breeders with the same broad brush.

But opponents of the measure said the episode only served to show how the bill was approved in haste and with flaws.

Opponents of the measure were cast as religious bigots.

Opponents of the measure are expected to call for a referendum on the law, putting the final say in the hands of Maryland voters.

Opponents of the measure, who include Senator Simcha Felder and Assemblyman Michael Cusick, both Democrats, and the Democratic lawmakers from the city who jointly sponsored the state's antifee bill, say that a plastic bag charge is a tax on poor and minority communities.

Senate Republican Majority Leader Dean Skelos has been an opponent of the measure, saying it would be a «job killer», because small businesses would have to pay their workers more and be unable to afford hiring additional employees.

Opponents of the measure, however, warn about a blanket policy that treats every 16 - and 17 - year - old offender as a child.

Democratic Minority Leader Mark Miller released a statement on behalf of all Democrats urging Walker and Republicans to listen to opponents of the measure and seek a compromise.

Opponents of the measure aren't limited strictly to the publishers, however.

Opponents of the measure, however, say the company was foolish to give in.

But opponents of the measure, including the Boulder Area Rental Housing Association, say the total cost to property owners could top $ 35 million.