Sentences with phrase «opposed legalizing»

Only a year ago, he said he opposed legalizing recreational marijuana use because it is a «gateway drug» to stronger drugs like opioids and he took several years to embrace efforts to legalize marijuana for medical purposes.

But Cuomo, who is seeking re-election to a third term, has opposed legalizing marijuana for recreational use.

Cuomo, who had previously opposed legalizing medical marijuana, will announce an executive action in his State of the State address Wednesday that will permit just 20 hospitals to prescribe pot for patients with cancer, glaucoma or other serious diseases or conditions, according to the New York Times.

Cuomo has opposed legalizing recreational pot, but in 2012 unsuccessfully sought to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of the substance.

Cuomo — who has opposed legalizing recreational marijuana — referred to New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy's campaign pledge to legalize recreational cannabis and Massachusetts legalizing recreational adult use in 2016.

«I have long opposed legalizing this incredibly violent bloodsport.

They've done this before, he claims: Think of «their predecessors who opposed legalizing divorce but lost,» and who then «accepted divorce» in practice if not in theory — for example, by hiring divorcées.

Of most significance over the long range was prominent Republican fund - raisers» declaration after the Republican mayoral loss in New York City and gubernatorial losses in Virginia and New Jersey that they would not support Republican candidates who opposed legalized abortion.

This is why conservatives oppose legalized abortion, access to birth control and equal pay or maternity leave and a social approach to childcare.

The Quinnipiac University poll released Monday finds only 9 percent oppose legalizing medical marijuana.

Skelos, like influential state Conservative Party Chairman Michael Long, opposes legalizing gay marriage.

The governor has said in the past that he opposes legalizing the drug for recreational use, according to the News.

Not exact matches

The suit was brought against the Department of Health and Human Services by March for Life, a group that holds annual marches in Washington, D.C. opposing the 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision that legalized abortions in the U.S..

Japan's parliament has just legalized casino gaming even though most Japanese oppose it.

Seventy - three percent of Americans oppose federal enforcement of laws targeting weed in states that have already legalized it, the poll found.

Also on Thursday, Quinnipiac University released a new poll showing that 71 % of American voters — including 55 % of Republican voters — say they oppose the government enforcing federal laws banning marijuana in states that have already legalized the drug for either medical or recreational purposes.

Canadians are not as staunchly opposed to legalizing prostitution as Prime Minister Stephen Harper says — in fact, they are evenly split on whether buying sex should be outlawed.

But man, the moment society does something as mild as legalize something they don't like, with mild (and purely social) consequences for opposing that something... they flip out.

Jeremiah opposes abortion and signed the evangelical declaration on marriage after the Supreme Court legalized same - sex marriage last summer.

Incumbent Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who helped legalize medical marijuana in 2014, has long opposed recreational legalization.

Cenedella, described by an adviser as a lifelong Republican who favors limits on legalized abortion, opposes gay marriage and backs the death penalty, is in ongoing talks about his candidacy with E. O'Brien Murray, a GOP consultant who managed Bob Turner's stunning victory in the special election for the Brooklyn / Queens congressional seat left vacant by Anthony Weiner's resignation in June.

A former Bloomberg administration official will run a newly formed campaign to defeat state lawmakers who oppose same - sex marriage in New York, in the latest attempt to ratchet up pressure on elected officials to legalize such unions.

Also in this poll: New Yorkers are concerned the focus on the budget in Albany will imperil ethics and redistricting reform this year, and support for legalizing same - sex marriage continues to hold steady, with Republicans and senior citizens generally opposed.

The plan represents an about - face for Cuomo, who has opposed efforts by the Legislature to legalize the drug.

If legalized cannabis goes to a vote, Long said, «We as a party, will do everything in our power to oppose the legislation.»

As Uber and Lyft make a last - minute push to legalize upstate ride - hailing services as the state legislative session winds down, upstate taxi companies have formed a new coalition opposing them: The Upstate Transportation Association says it represents thousands of vehicles in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Albany, Ithaca and Binghamton.

A major labor union and more than a half dozen progressive groups are uniting to oppose Cuomo's proposals to legalize ride - hailing outside of New York City and to explore a law allowing for «portable benefits» among workers in the gig economy.

But some Democrats, including Sen. Ruben Diaz Sr., are strongly opposed to allowing New York to become the 15th state to legalize med - mar.

ALBANY, N.Y. (CBSNewYork / AP)-- New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday that he is not opposed to mixed martial arts, and publicly invited promoters of the combat sport to make the case for legalizing it.

Cuomo's call for a Department of Health study to look into legalizing marijuana is a bit of a turnaround for the governor, who oversaw the enactment of the state's medical marijuana program but has opposed the idea of legalizing recreational use.

A Quinnipiac poll last week found voters statewide support legalizing personal use by almost two to one: 63 percent in favor, just 32 percent opposed.

SCHENECTADY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo remains opposed to legalizing marijuana for recreational use because he believes it is a «gateway drug,» he told reporters Wednesday.

Skelos» opposition comes after the Daily News reported Monday that Dolan (below right), New York's archbishop, plans to vehemently oppose legislation trying to make New York the fifth state to legalize assisted suicide for terminally ill patients given no more than six months to live.

He has supported legalized marriage for gay couples and has opposed efforts to chip away at funding for Planned Parenthood.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg, whose support could sway minds in Albany, has also long opposed efforts to legalize marijuana.

Senator Ruben Diaz, Sr., who opposes same - sex marriage and who «pledged not to support anyone for majority leader who would not promise him - in writing - never to bring the bill that would legalize same - sex marriages to the floor» was asked by reporters, dodged questions about whether he thought same - sex marriage would come to the floor for a vote this year, saying only that he was «satisfied with whatever happens.»

Back then, he firmly opposed efforts to legalize marijuana based on his experience as a former prosecutor and his concern as a father of teenagers.

Mormon church leaders have issued a directive that members in Mexico should oppose a new initiative to legalize same - sex marriage.

Rice, a graduate of Catholic University in Washington, said she is steadfastly opposed to legalizing drugs.

«American women of all backgrounds have abortions, but pro-choice Americans are more likely to hear of them than their peers who are opposed to legalized abortion,» Cowan notes.

About 60 percent of teachers and an equal proportion of other Americans say they are opposed to legalized abortion.Analysis of the survey data show class, gender, and education are all positively correlated with being in favor of legalized abortion.

Strong Economy for Growth also funneled $ 178,000 to The Campaign for a Safe and Healthy Massachusetts, a group opposed to a question about legalizing the recreational use of marijuana.

The seemingly everlasting tussle between the proponents of digital piracy and those opposing it has taken an interesting turn with the Indian government's move that could legalize copying of textbooks and course materials.

Consequently, the committee «strongly supports and encourages humane elimination of feral cat colonies» and «opposes passage of local or state ordinances that legalize the maintenance of managed (i.e., TNR) cat colonies.»

The request for comments resulted from demands for more consultation made by the large number of lawyers who are opposed to LSUC's legalizing ABSs.

Following a New Jersey Supreme Court decision that directed the Legislature to accord benefits of marriage to same - sex couples, the Legislature is now debating whether to legalize gay marriage as opposed to a system of civil unions, with marriage benefits.

The party opposes any attempt to decriminalize or legalize pot, and openly mocks Liberal calls for legalization in regularly released attack ads.

The finance ministry proposed to legalize cryptocurrencies but was opposed by the central bank due to «a loss of control over the money flows from abroad.»

The Finance Ministry wants to legalize their trade on registered exchanges but the Central Bank has opposed the idea.

Kudrin's comment came with the announcement that «Minfin» and «Centrobank» have reached agreement to legalize initial coin offerings but remain diametrically opposed on the legal status that should be attributed to cryptocurrencies like bitcoin.