Sentences with phrase «report by the state senate»

He also promised to repeal a law placing absolute liability on contractors when workers are injured on scaffolding, eliminate the estate tax — Cuomo and legislators this year raised the exemption threshold — and adopt a report by State Senate Republicans recommending dozens of regulations be repealed.

A 2016 report by the state Senate Independent Democratic Conference found that synthetic marijuana cost state taxpayers more than $ 22.7 million in hospital and jail expenses in 2015.

The push by Stefanik and Gillibrand comes on the heels of a new report by a state Senate task force on tick - borne diseases.

Not exact matches

A 2010 Senate report by Senator Lieberman affirmed the President's authority during war, threat of war, or «a state of public peril» to «take over wire communications in the United States» and «shut a network down» under Section 606 of the Communications Act of 1934.

WASHINGTON — Amid several last - minute twists, CIA Director Mike Pompeo was reported favorably to serve as the next secretary of state by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in a Monday evening vote.

In November 2003, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch published a fourpart special report referencing her «$ 10 million corporate jet, her husband's $ 107,000 Mercedes sedan, her $ 2 million home...» Meyer and her family were subsequently investigated by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Joyce Meyer Ministries was later one of six investigated by the United States Senate inquiry into the tax - exempt status of religious organisations by Senator Chuck Grassley.

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, who (thankfully) belongs to the early - risers club of which I am a card - carrying member, told me this morning that he has not been informed of a reported move by state Democratic leaders to oust controversial Senate Majority Leader Pedro Espada Jr. from the party.

Spitzer (AKA the steamroller) was hardly a shrinking violet during his brief stint as governor, and according to a report by Cuomo — who was AG at the time, having followed Spitzer into that office — he misused his executive power over the State Police in a botched attempt to smear his top political rival, then Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno.

Eliot Spitzer, who was the target of the Troopergate investigation (remember: it all stems from the then - governor's efforts to use the State Police to track the use of state aircraft by his political nemesis, then - Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno, in hopes of catching him breaking the rules), told the Times he was «deeply troubled» by Cuomo's treatement of this document, which he believes «would reflect upon the underlying integrity of a report that I always viewed to be fundamentally flawed.&rState Police to track the use of state aircraft by his political nemesis, then - Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno, in hopes of catching him breaking the rules), told the Times he was «deeply troubled» by Cuomo's treatement of this document, which he believes «would reflect upon the underlying integrity of a report that I always viewed to be fundamentally flawed.&rstate aircraft by his political nemesis, then - Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno, in hopes of catching him breaking the rules), told the Times he was «deeply troubled» by Cuomo's treatement of this document, which he believes «would reflect upon the underlying integrity of a report that I always viewed to be fundamentally flawed.»

Danny Hakim at The Times pointed out today that while the internal memo from Linda Lacewell does seem to include a passage that backs up the initial claims first report by The TU in 2007 — that then - Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno did use a state helicopter for non-official use at least once.

The report released by the Senate Health and Senate Environmental Conservation committees, comes more than a year after state officials responded to cases of chemical contamination of water in rural communities like Hoosick Falls and Petersburgh — the result of the area's industrial past.

«It is on record that consequent on the confession of criminal offences indicting Senator Dino Melaye by the principal suspect KABIRU SAIDU a.k.a OSAMA «31 YRS», The Nigeria Police Force, sent a letter of investigation activities / invitation dated 2ndMarch, 2018 addressed to the Senate President, Federal Republic of Nigeria informing and requesting him to release Senator Dino Melaye to report to Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command on the 7th of March, 2018 to answer to criminal offences of Conspiracy and Unlawful Possession of Prohibited Firearms levelled against him, this is to enable the Police Investigation Team carryout a discreet and thorough investigation into the case.

Veteran reporter Joe Mahoney reported on efforts to enact early voting, «no - excuse» absentee voting, pre-registration for teenagers, and other measures championed by Kavanagh that have gained support in the Assembly but have not been acted upon by the Republican - controlled State Senate.

The Ukrainian Weekly reports on a resolution recently passed by the New York State Senate commemorating the 85th anniversary of the Holodomor.

A former aide to Hillary ClintonHillary Diane Rodham ClintonTrump Jr. met with Gulf adviser who offered help to win election: report Voters Dems need aren't impressed by anti-waterboarding showboating After year of investigation, Trump can rightly claim some vindication MORE criticized Sen. Kirsten GillibrandKirsten Elizabeth GillibrandOvernight Health Care — Sponsored by PCMA — Trump hits federally funded clinics with new abortion restrictions Dem senators ask drug companies to list prices in ads Gillibrand to publish children's book about suffragists MORE on Thursday after the New York Democrat became the first of many senators to join a successful push to force the resignation of Sen. Al FrankenAlan (Al) Stuart Franken100 days after House passage, Gillibrand calls on Senate to act on sexual harassment reform Eric Schneiderman and #MeToo pose challenges for both parties Senate confirms Trump judicial pick over objections of home - state senator MORE (D - Minn.).

In the statement jointly signed by their spokesmen, Yusuph Olaniyonu and Turaki Hassan, they both stated, «Our attention has been drawn to reports in a national daily insinuating that there was a disagreement between Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki and Speaker, Rt..

The 3rd State Senate Legislative District, which includes parts of Brookhaven and Islip towns, has at least 119 foreclosed properties owned by banks or federal agencies, according to a report released Tuesday by state Sen. Tom Croci (R - Sayville), who represents the district, and state Sen. Jeff Klein (D - BrState Senate Legislative District, which includes parts of Brookhaven and Islip towns, has at least 119 foreclosed properties owned by banks or federal agencies, according to a report released Tuesday by state Sen. Tom Croci (R - Sayville), who represents the district, and state Sen. Jeff Klein (D - Brstate Sen. Tom Croci (R - Sayville), who represents the district, and state Sen. Jeff Klein (D - Brstate Sen. Jeff Klein (D - Bronx).

While I've not done a comprehensive review of all 2014 races, I did take a look at the Kentucky Senate campaign, and my analysis shows that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has outspent his challenger, Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes, on digital by more than three - to - one as of the June 30, 2014 campaign finance reports.

The Onondaga County Democratic Committee selected a Camillus high school teacher to run for the New York State Senate seat being vacated by Rep. John DeFrancisco (R - DeWitt), Syracuse.com reported on Saturday.

During Gov. Eliot Spitzer's two - year administration, his aides directed troopers to create a special report on the use of state aircraft by Republican Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno, Spitzer's political rival.

«According to a 2007 report by the National Conference of State Legislatures, thirty states have put in place statutory or constitutional tax or spending limits,» the Senate Majority's release said.

Department of Financial Services Superintendent Maria Vullo told a state Senate committee that any legislation adopted in the wake of the Equifax data breach must include «stringent penalties» against credit reporting companies that don't abide by the law, including prohibitions against them operating in New York.

The New York Times reported late Monday that is likely to include a pension sweetener sought by some Republicans in the state Senate.

As Capital reported on Friday, the State Senate has crafted a renewal of the 421 - a program based on the plan put forth by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio with the support of major city developers.

«Unlike most state agencies, every single dollar spent by the Senate - including legislative mail - is specifically lined out in expenditure reports made available to the public and the media every six months,» said Reif in a statement.

The governor's proposal follows a report released by two State Senate committees earlier this month detailing water quality and contamination issues around the sState Senate committees earlier this month detailing water quality and contamination issues around the statestate.

The state Senate Democrats, led by Senator Andrea Stewart - Cousins, unveiled a new report highlighting the shortcomings of the state's election system that led to an abysmally low voter turnout in the 2016 presidential election.

Contrary to reports that it was the agitations by certain groups that prompted Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, to stop the payment of his pension, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President of the Senate, Mr. Yusuph Olaniyonu, has clarified that on August 20th, 2015, Saraki wrote to the Kwara State Government to stop the payment of his pensions.

In the report's executive summary Espada says he and his colleagues «on both sides of the aisle... made history by implementing momentous, unprecedented reform in the New York State Senate.»

The week began with the leak of a confidential report by the state's elections enforcer that alleged that New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio had engaged in an illegal effort to circumvent campaign contribution limits in his 2014 push to bolster the re-election prospects of some sitting state Senate Democrats, who presumably would be more favorable to the democrat mayor's city agenda in Albany.

As reported by CalWatchdog.com, outgoing Orange County Supervisor John Moorlach has announced his candidacy for the 37th state Senate District.

New York, NY — The New York State Senate Coalition today unveiled an alarming joint - investigative report, «Keeping Our Children Safe From Sex Offenders,» conducted by the offices of Independent Democratic Conference Leader Jeff Klein (D - Bronx / Westchester) and State Senate Majority Leader Dean G. Skelos (R - Nassau), which uncovered startling violations of residency restrictions and a major loophole in the law.

Bonomo, who was a star government witness against corrupt former Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos, was largely sidelined as CEO of Physicians» Reciprocal Insurers, the state's second - largest malpractice insurer, according to a January report by the Albany Times Union.

The report, from the State Senate's Independent Democratic Conference, paints a grim picture of what it's like to live next door to a foreclosed home now owned by a fat - cat bank or financial institution.

According to the report, while the incumbent Senator, representing Osun Central Senatorial District at the Senate, Prof. Sola Adeyeye, won the ticket to go back to the Senate for the second term, a former governor of the state, Isiaka Adeleke, won in Osun West Senatorial District by defeating Senator Husain Mustapha, while Alhaji Sola Lawal, who is the Publicity Secretary of the APC in Ogun State, defeated Senator Jide Omoworare in Ife / Ijesa Senatorial Diststate, Isiaka Adeleke, won in Osun West Senatorial District by defeating Senator Husain Mustapha, while Alhaji Sola Lawal, who is the Publicity Secretary of the APC in Ogun State, defeated Senator Jide Omoworare in Ife / Ijesa Senatorial DistState, defeated Senator Jide Omoworare in Ife / Ijesa Senatorial District.

(4) The independent panel shall report as approved for each judicial position all highly qualified persons who make application to the panel, provided that if the number of highly qualified applicants exceeds three times the number of existing vacancies to be filled in such position (determined as of the time the panel renders its report), the independent panel shall report as approved the most highly qualified applicants in a number equal to three times the number of vacancies to be filled in such position, provided further that if the number of highly qualified applicants is less than three times the number of vacancies to be filled in such position the independent panel shall report as approved the most highly qualified applicants in a number equal to not less than two times the number of such vacancies, provided further that the following categories of applicants who are eligible for reelection or reappointment shall be reported as approved if their performance during their term of office merits continuation in office, and no other applicants shall be reported as approved for their vacancies: (a) a judge or justice completing a full term of office seeking re-election to that office, or (b) an interim Supreme Court justice who has been appointed by the Governor to fill an existing vacancy no later than the previous June 1 after approval of the Governor's screening panel, who has been confirmed by the State Senate and has assumed office no later than the date the panel renders its report, and who otherwise would not be required to make application to the independent screening panel pursuant to the provisions of sub-paragraph (3).

Women who have reported sexual harassment by lawmakers, along with state Senate Democrats and some attorneys, say the package to be included in the state budget accomplishes little, save for a significant provision extending protections to contractors and other non-employees in a workplace.

The senator referred the bill to the Senate Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs Committee in January, but in promoting his bill he made mention of a recent report by state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli's office that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority was many years behind and over-budget in its capital security program to protect the subways, buses, trains and bridges.

The Daily News reported last year Biaggi had been courted by mainline Democratic lawmakers in the Senate to run for the seat, but that appears to have been before state party leaders and the factions in the Senate agreed to a unity deal.

A report by the NYC - based and labor - backed Center for Working Families overlaid state income tax data on top of Senate Districts and found fewer than four percent of residents in 29 of the 32 districts are currently being impacted by the income tax surcharge, which kicks in at $ 200,000 for individuals and $ 300,000 for couples.

Astorino also pointed to proposals made two years ago in a joint report on state regulation that was produced by Senate Republicans and the Independent Democratic Conference.

A report released by the state inspector general found the Republican - appointed spokesman on the Board of Elections leaked a confidential memo critical of Mayor de Blasio's political activities on behalf of Senate Democrats.

Board of Elections Enforcement Counsel Risa Sugarman in a report recommended criminal prosecution after a review of fundraising practices by a group arranged by Mayor Bill de Blasio to support a Democratic takeover of the state Senate.

The Senate's call followed the interim report of its ad - hoc committee on certain humanitarian crisis in the North East led by Shehu Sani, which indicted Lawal for receiving N200m contract to clear «invasive plant species» in Yobe State through a company, Rholavision Nigeria Limited.

The project, being built on a former U.S. Coast Guard base, hit a snag in December when the state Senate put a hold on $ 16.5 million in subsidies proposed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Politico New York reported.

Bronx State Senator Jeff Klein, head of the Independent Democratic Conference, a group of rogue Democrats in a power - sharing agreement with the Senate GOP, has been accused of sexual misconduct by a former staffer, who said he forcibly kissed her in 2015, according to a report.

Several readers have emailed in this morning to alert me to reports that State Republican Party executive director Tom Basile is seriously considering running for an open state Senate seat currently held by a GState Republican Party executive director Tom Basile is seriously considering running for an open state Senate seat currently held by a Gstate Senate seat currently held by a GOPer.

Democratic strategist Jim Manley, a former spokesman Senate Democratic Leader Harry ReidHarry Mason ReidMcConnell not yet ready to change rules for Trump nominees The Hill's Morning Report — Sponsored by CVS Health — Trump's love - hate relationship with the Senate Trump to press GOP on changing Senate rules MORE (Nev.), said he believes Clinton will ultimately eke out a victory in Nevada because the state is «tailor - made for her» with its large population of minority voters.

Marcus Solis reports the 5 cent fee on plastic bags in New York City has been delayed by the State Senate.

A report by Sugarman in 2016 found «willful and flagrant» violations of election law by a group of political operatives known as Team de Blasio in channeling cash through county and state party committees to three ultimately unsuccessful Democratic Senate candidates» campaigns.