Sentences with phrase «public cabinet meeting»

At his first public cabinet meeting in Albany since 2014, Governor Andrew Cuomo reiterated his push for the extension of the millionaires tax — underscoring his belief that keeping high rates on the rich is necessary.

At his first public cabinet meeting in Albany since 2014, Gov. Andrew Cuomo reiterated his push for the extension of the millionaires tax — underscoring his belief that keeping high rates on the rich is necessary.

At his first public cabinet meeting in Albany since 2014, Gov. Andrew Cuomo reiterated his push for the «seminal» extension of the millionaires tax — underscoring his belief that keeping high rates on the rich is necessary.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday in a rare public cabinet meeting insisted there was enough independent oversight of the state's economic development programs, pointing to local and federal prosecutors already in place.

As de Blasio was making his case to the Legislature, Cuomo held a public cabinet meeting in Albany where he threw cold water on the mayor's idea, arguing that mayoral control is still an experiment and should be extended but not granted permanent status.

Not exact matches

In his appearance before a parliamentary committee, Facebook Canada's public policy head Kevin Chan was questioned by New Democrat MP Charlie Angus on why he had yet to register as a lobbyist, given the fact he's met senior cabinet members, including Finance Minister Bill Morneau.

Cairo (CNN)- Muslim - Christian sectarian violence intensified in Egypt this weekend, spurring an emergency meeting of the Cabinet and public exhortations from Coptic Christians for international protection.

Cuomo said during a news conference this afternoon after meeting with his cabinet that the goal is to cajole legislators and convince the public to lobby their state representatives as well.

A Paterson administration source insists LG Richard Ravitch has been invited to public leaders meetings and cabinet meetings and called him a «crybaby.»

In the initial petition, a litany of allegations have been levelled against her, including spending GH cents 3.9 million to partition an office, receipt of a Toyota Land Cruiser from the erstwhile John Mahama - led NDC government, spending about $ 14 million when the Public Procurement Authority had authorised her to use only $ 7.5 million, as well as attending Cabinet meetings during the tenure of the President John Mahama, among other issues.

«This work included assisting my Speaker campaign with general strategy and preparing for and attending weekly «kitchen cabinet» meetings,» she states in the settlement made public Wednesday.

Moving cabinet meetings around the country might provide a welcome relief from the Westminster bubble or ministers but it hardly marks a widespread re-engagement with the public.

A Treasury source confirmed to Newsnight tonight that the Star Chamber, the Cabinet committee which adjudicates on public spending disputes, has now met at least once.

«Deputy Leader and cabinet member for resources Julian German outlined the revised four - year Budget proposals to deliver a balanced budget that will see vulnerable adults and children receive more support, significant investment in a capital programme to generate future growth and jobs, building more homes to meet local demand and continued maintenance of roads and public transport services.

At the cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul, who served as the public face of the Women's Equality Party during the campaign, was seated to the governor's left.

Cuomo said at a cabinet meeting earlier in the day that there are more opportunities for public corruption in the Legislature than in his branch of government.

Jack Straw has told the House of Commons that publication of the minutes of Cabinet meetings in the lead - up to the war in Iraq in 2003 is not in the public interest.

He overrode the judgment of the information commissioner and the information tribunal that it was in the public interest for the minutes of two Cabinet meetings in the run - up to the Iraq war to be released.

And he sat impassively at an open cabinet meeting as two of his appointees — acting health commissioner Howard Zucker and Department of Environmental Conservation commissioner Joe Martens — recommended that the state not allow natural gas hydrofracking, citing public health «red flags» and a lack of scientific data supporting its safety.

A litany of allegations leveled against Charolotte Osei including spending GHc3.9 million to partition an office, receipt of a bullet - proof Toyota Land Cruiser from the previous government, spending about $ 14 million for district offices when the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) had authorized her to use only $ 7.5 million as well as attending Cabinet meetings under President John Mahama's administration, among others.

The governor has promoted from within his administration to fill positions dealing with education policy and public safety — the new deputy secretary, Terry O'Leary, was announced last week at a Cabinet meeting — but other vacancies remain.

Shehu explained that Buhari's absence at the Federal Executive Council meeting on Wednesday, was a last minute decision; otherwise, the cabinet and the public might have been alerted in advance.

Following pressure from Cabinet ministers led by Alistair Darling and Lord Mandelson, Mr Brown also seems to have accepted that Labour would have to cut public spending from next year in order to meet its pledge to halve the deficit in four years.

Because of your relentless effort and fierce commitment to keep fracking from polluting our water, air and harming our health, last Wednesday on December 17, 2014, at a public, livestreamed meeting of Governor Cuomo's cabinet in Albany, Governor Cuomo acknowledged the overwhelming science that speaks to the inherent dangers of fracking to public health and the environment presented by Joseph Martens, Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation, and Dr. Howard Zucker, Commissioner of the Department of Health, Governor Cuomo banned high volume horizontal fracturing in New York State.

ALBANY — A long - awaited study released by the Cuomo administration on Wednesday determined several «red flags» about hydraulic fracturing that could pose «significant public health risks,» officials said at a public meeting of Governor Andrew Cuomo and his cabinet.

A litany of allegations have been leveled against Mrs. Osei, including spending GH cents 3.9 million to partition an office, receipt of a Toyota Land Cruiser from the previous government, spending about $ 14 million when the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) had authorized her to use only $ 7.5 million, as well as attending Cabinet meetings under President John Mahama's administration, among other things.

Several members of the Council of Chief State School Officers, who met here at the invitation of U.S. Secretary of Education Terrel H. Bell, vented much of their anger and frustration on their host, who they claimed has been remiss in his responsibility to promote public education as a member of the Cabinet...

Minutes of cabinet meetings at which the attorney general's opinion on the legality of an Iraq invasion was discussed will be made public.

The Cabinet Office reports directly to the Premier and is responsible for ensuring priorities are managed, technical requirements are met, standard conditions are used and precedents are developed that can be used across the public sector in NSW.