Sentences with phrase «seeking during the budget talks»

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.

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Cuomo did not specify what he thought those workers should be paid, but he sought (unsuccessfully) during the budget talks to increase the minimum wage to $ 11.50 in New York City and $ 10.50 in the rest of the state.

Aides to County Executive Edward Mangano, a Republican who is not seeking re-election, have said they're studying an ambulance privatization, while the Youth Services office has come on the chopping block repeatedly during budget talks.