Sentences with phrase «progressive changes in bill»
Group fully supports the progressive changes in Bill 148, Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, which provide protections for many new immigrants entering the labour force who, because of employment barriers, are often placed in jobs at minimum wage, physically demanding and involve irregular or odd working hours.
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In an email to supporters de Blasio's finance director wrote: «Our Republican Tea Party opponents are willing to spend whatever it takes to disrupt this campaign and distort Bill's vision for bold progressive change.
The governor said the state could gain over $ 1 billion in tax revenue from the change, and the bill is backed by left - leaning and progressive groups.
The governor says the state could gain over $ 1 billion in tax revenue from the change, and the bill is backed by left leaning and progressive groups.
On a vast array of profound issues — ranging from climate change and civil liberties to drone strikes, perpetual war and a huge military budget — some individual progressives in Congress introduce outstanding bills and make excellent statements.
«Bill de Blasio was elected because he had a clear vision, a vision of progressive change,» said Mr. Shorris, a soft - spoken man who was dwarfed by Mr. de Blasio in height.
«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.
Ms. Lewis's group, the Black Institute, collected thousands of signatures in opposition to the bill and received support from the American Progressive Bag Alliance — which, according to its chairman, changed its name in recent years from the Plastic Bag Alliance.
Progressive Change Campaign Committee Co-founder Adam Green was reacting to a statement by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs on the issue of a public option in a health care bill.
Ms. Mark - Viverito's three years as speaker have been notable, said those in the Council, for progressive legislation and for changes in rules that have given members more freedom to introduce bills and that have reformed the system of so - called member items to increase fairness.