Sentences with phrase «power during budget negotiations»

-- The Senate's planning to act to limit the Governor's power during budget negotiations.

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Silver has ruled half the state legislature for two decades; he's wielded enormous power in state budget negotiations; he played a large role in keeping state government functional during the chaotic reign of Governor David Paterson.

The governor overall has broad authority and leverage in the budget process, a power that Cuomo isn't shy of taking advantage of during the negotiations.

Waiting until after the April 1 start of the 2016 - 17 fiscal year could avoid a power struggle in the state Senate during budget negotiations should former Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos, who is also on trial on corruption charges, be found guilty and forced from his seat.

Back in January, New York Magazine's Chris Smith said that Silver had «ruled half the state legislature for two decades; he's wielded enormous power in state budget negotiations; he played a large role in keeping state government functional during the chaotic reign of Governor David Paterson.»