Sentences with phrase «passage of bills including»

The GOP has blocked passage of bills including the Dream Act, to help children of undocumented immigrants get college aid, a measure to codify the abortion rights in Roe v. Wade into state law, as well as campaign finance reform.

The GOP has blocked passage of bills including the Dream Act, to help children of undocumented immigrants get college aid, a measure to codify the abortion rights in Roe v. Wade into state law, and campaign finance reform.

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They urged Abbott, a Republican, to «avoid any actions, including the passage of any «bathroom bill,» that would threaten our continued growth.»

The Democratic senator's proposed legislation will face an unlikely road to passage, considering that most lawmakers (including those in the White House) are reluctant to end the drug's federal prohibition, but the bill is still the latest attempt by a prominent politician to update federal marijuana laws at a time when a clear majority of Americans support legalization.

Business Groups Call for Passage of Miscellaneous Tariff Bill The U.S. Chamber of Commerce joined the National Association of Manufacturers and more than 200 other associations and businesses to send a letter to both chambers of Congress urging that the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill of 2018 (MTB) be included in the upcoming omnibus spending package.

Norman Gash, for instance, disputes Halevey's contention that the French Revolution of 1830 was a decisive influence in the passage of the Reform Bill by detailing the reactions of several groups, including the ultra-radicals and the ultra-Tories.

This world will include a range of events which, like the example of the Reform Bill passage, implicate hierarchies of abstraction, with their appropriate contrasts between actuality and potentiality.

«We're hopeful that our collaborative efforts will help to smooth the passage of a farm bill that includes provisions designed to enhance risk management options for dairy processors and producers and establish a retailer incentive program in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, that includes fluid milk.

At 12:15 p.m., a group of House Democrats — including Rep. Adriano Espaillat — will release a letter to House and Senate leadership and appropriators, signed by a substantial number of members, requesting that the Dream Act be attached to the Omnibus spending bill slated for passage in the next week or so, House Triangle, Washington, D.C.

Statement from Glick, Kavanagh, Niou on Final Passage of Bill to Include Battery Park City Residents on BPCA Board

Since the Renewable Energy Forum, on December 11, 2017, New York State Assemblyman Sean Ryan and New York State Senator Robert Ortt announced the passage of their new law allowing geothermal heating & cooling systems to be included in New York's On - Bill Recovery Financing Program.

Patients with serious health conditions, including children with a severe seizure disorder, came to the Capitol on the first formal day of the legislative session to urge passage of a bill to more fully allow access to medical marijuana in New York.

Patients with serious health conditions, including children with a severe seizure disorder, came to the Capitol to urge passage of a bill to more fully allow access to medical marijuana in New York.

Liberal Democrats in Westminster have also provided robust opposition to the Bill, including by ensuring plans to tilt the scales of party funding in favour of the Conservatives were separated from the Bill during its passage through the Lords.

But he said his group, which has been under intense pressure from progressives to return to the fold since the election of President Trump, is «ready to move forward,» but only if any final agreement is based on a legislative agenda that includes passage of a bill to strengthen abortion laws, enact a state DREAM Act, create a public campaign finance system, and adopt a single - payer health care program.

The raise the age issue was a key policy concern for Heastie to have accomplished in the state budget, and Cuomo last week indicated he was satisfied with the passage of a budget extender bill that funded the government until May 31, but did not include the juvenile justice reform.

The thinking is that passage of GENDA could give a much needed progressive win to IDC Leader Jeff Klein & Co. at a time when the breakaway Democratic conference is under intense pressure from the left for (so far) failing to force a vote on some of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's top agenda items, including the all - inclusive 10 - point Women's Equality Act and the campaign finance reform bill.

Following the passage of the bill, the Special Prosecutor has an exclusive remit to investigate and prosecute certain categories of cases and allegations of corruption, including those involving alleged violations of the Public Procurement Act and cases implicating political office holders and politicians.

Republicans have, in turn, suggested Democrats who want to pass the entire plan — including a plank aimed at codifying Roe v. Wade — are blocking passage of bills that can become law.

In the meantime we will be working with legislative leaders — Democrats and Republicans — and continuing to do what we've been doing all along, and that is working with our community and our allies across New York, including those from communities of faith and organized labor, to earn the votes we need to bring the marriage equality bill to the floor of the Senate for passage.»

Patients with serious health conditions, including children with a severe seizure disorder, came to the state Capitol to urge passage of a bill to better allow access to medical marijuana in New York.

Including the measure in the budget could provide more leverage against Senate Republicans, who have blocked passage of the bill for a dozen years, by allowing it to be tied to issues the GOP is seeking during the budget talks.

Questions included what he plans to do to get the bill passed, a ban's likely effect on tourism in the City and whether he intends to engage in any political «horse trading» to win passage of the bill.

«Make no mistake about it: every single House Republican, including Representative Katko, bears the responsibility for this heartless legislation, and the passage of this bill will haunt him through Election Day,» Lujan said Friday.

Patients with serious health conditions, including children with a severe seizure disorder, went to Albany to urge passage of a bill to more fully allow access to medical marijuana in New York.

«At a time when we have serious concerns about what is going on in Washington, DC, Governor Cuomo has proven that you can govern effectively, and advance progressive change in a unifying manner,» said RWDSU President Stuart Appelbaum, in a statement at the time, touting Cuomo's progressive accomplishments including the passage of the state's marriage equality bill, paid family leave, and a $ 15 minimum wage, among other things.

County lawmakers also urged passage of any of several bills, including a Senate bill, S. 1814, from Sen. Michael Ranzenhofer, R - Amherst, that would impose a Medicaid residency requirement, as the county has, in recent years, seen a significant number of eligible applicants for taxpayer - funded medical care from outside the county — and even outside the state.

In fact, the repetition of that fact — the Senate approved Cuomo's bill on Jan. 31 — occurred even on answers to questions about whether mandate relief should be included in the final passage of the cap.

«We saw scores fall across the board for each of the legislative conferences based on a variety of factors, including the lack of action on bills most critical to our environmental health, as well as an increase in the passage of bills that actually do harm to New York's environment,» explained Executive Director Rob Moore.

State officials continued to lob grenades until Friday's cancelled vote, including Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul, who said federal GOP lawmakers «sold their votes» and bribed their colleagues in an attempt to ensure passage of the botched healthcare replacement bill.

Governor Andrew Cuomo's April 10 announcement on the passage of the state budget cited several new initiatives and innovations that were included in the budget bills for the new 2017 - 2018 fiscal year, which began April 1.

«Today's passage of S. 1177 and the House's recent passage of H.R. 5, the Student Success Act — both of which include local governance provisions — are promising signs that the final bill will incorporate provisions to support community ownership of all public schools.»

During this past regular session, TCSA was able to accomplish much for students including passage of bills to safeguard funding of charters with the Minutes of Instruction bill and separately, legislation that increased the capacity for the Permanent School Fund Bond Guarantee Program.

The Utah State Board of Education held its monthly meeting today, which included the approval of several new charter schools, the passage of new rules and recommendations and taking positions on a number of bills moving forward in the Utah Capital.

The bill's passage is a rare example of productive movement in a Congress that has been notably stagnant on several issues, including education.

One of Senator Burr's main accomplishments includes co-authoring the Bipartisan Student Loan Certainty Act (market - based interest rates); after the successful passage of the bill, he commented, «This bill ensures that student loan interest rates never become unaffordable.»

BOSTON, MA — Animal protection groups including the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) and MSPCA - Angell today lauded the passage of Senate Bill 2345 (formerly known as H4328 / H4244) that establishes harsher punishments and financial penalties for animal cruelty and aims to prevent abuse from happening in Massachusetts.

He alluded to last year's successful passage of a climate and energy bill in the House, but made no mention of the current proposal by his Democratic allies in the Senate for legislation including a cap and trading mechanism for emissions.

But passage of the tax bill will end a year of prodding, cajoling, and storytelling from leaders in both parties — including sitting senators and Reagan - administration alumni — that tried to force senior Republican leadership into considering some kind of plan to soften the blow of global warming.

The Government of Bermuda notes the passage of the amendment in the House of Commons, UK, to the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill requiring that named overseas territories including Bermuda (with also Anguilla, Cayman Islands, Gibraltar, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands; and Virgin...

Over at the ACG Blog, Alex Guillen has collected some internet reaction to the bill's passage, including my favorite contrarian quote from your grumpy grandpa, Frank Robinson of the Warren Tribune Chronicle of Ohio:

This year, during the 2018 Legislative Session, the Coalition will be lobbying for the passage of several tort reform bills, including: Transparency in Private Attorney Contracting, Asbestos Trust Transparency, and Seat Belt Non-Use Admissibility.

With the passage of Bill 6 on December 10, 2015, most farm and ranch workers will now be included in the Employment Standards Code, RSA 2000 c E-9, Labour Relations Code, RSA 2000 c L - 1, Occupational Health and Safety Act, RSA 2000 c O - 2, and Workers» Compensation Act, RSA 2000 c W - 15.

Due to the passage of Senate Bill 428, there is a $ 200 filing fee for docketing civil appeals (including family court cases), effective June 16, 2011.

The Government of Bermuda notes the passage of the amendment in the House of Commons, UK, to the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill requiring that named overseas territories including Bermuda (with also Anguilla, Cayman Islands, Gibraltar, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands; and Virgin Islands) create public registers of all businesses registered there.

Passage of the bill has become a major priority for organized labor groups, who will be joined in the push by a broad coalition that includes advocates for women and children.

She was a staunch proponent of and worked diligently for the passage of the Florida Alimony Reform Bill which included Shared Parenting.

The Home Visiting Coalition also reiterated its call for quick passage of the bipartisan Senate bill (S. 1829), which reauthorizes MIECHV for five years without the harmful state - match requirement included in the House bill that passed this week.

This interstate campaign resulted in the passage of the Interstate 86 Act, a bill which she drafted for Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan that was included in the 1998 Federal Transportation Reauthorization.

Federal lawmakers have moved closer to passage of an electronic signature bill, the first step toward making possible online contractual transactions, including those involving real estate.