Sentences with phrase «side of the aisle legislator»

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Legislators from both sides of the aisle were receptive to this work, and were set to consider the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act, called «the most significant anti-trafficking legislation to come before the Senate in over a decade.»

However, the bipartisan introduction of H.R. 835 at a time when the country is in the midst of a polarized presidential election, can signal legislators on both sides of the aisle to believe that federal regulation of virtual currency and blockchain technology is necessary to ensure that consumers obtain the full benefit of these innovations.

While most of the foregoing bills are at an early stage, and do not comprehensively regulate virtual currency or blockchain technology, it is encouraging that legislators on both sides of the aisle are increasing their focus on issues relating to this technology.

This message will be key in reminding legislators on both sides of the aisle that a clean environment is part and parcel of a healthy economy.

Cuomo's office in recent days has been trying to resurrect a potential special legislative session that would pave the way for the first lawmaker pay raise since 1999, legislators on both sides of the aisle said.

Other state legislators on both sides of the aisle were surprised by the amount of public money spent on the settlements.

Dolan said he would continue to engage legislators — on both sides of the aisle — to move on the legislation.

Hogan also spoke of the need for collaboration between legislators on opposite sides of the aisle to bring about the progress that is possible in the county.

We are confident that he will be able to work with like - minded legislators on both sides of the aisle to deliver on this agenda and truly create a New New York.

The item has stalled in committee because Legislators on all sides of the aisle have requested additional information.

«If Cuomo were to think that Preet might be attorney general, it would be like kryptonite to Superman and would have the same effect on legislators on both sides of the aisle,» said Curtis Sliwa, a New York City talk radio host and activist who said he reached out to Bharara to offer him the Reform Party ballot line, which he controls.

«The legislators have their hands out from both sides of the aisle.

The resolution received bipartisan (7 - 4) support as Legislators from both sides of the aisle recognize the role the County Executive has in this discussion.

But county legislators on both sides of the aisle agree that a vote on the bill will happen in two weeks.

Poloncarz said he talked to legislators on both sides of the aisle immediately after the State of the County address who are supportive of the residency requirement.

«I'll tell you what I'm disturbed about, and that is the process of bringing legislators back — both sides of the aisle, the Senate and the Assembly — without an agreed - upon work agenda,» Sen. Jim Tedisco, R - Glenville, said before voting no.

ALBANY — How does something with a 70 percent approval rating and wide - ranging support from legislators on both sides of the aisle die in Albany?

During the past few weeks I worked with legislators on both sides of the aisle to come up with a workable budget that protected needed services yet did not place a burden on our local residents.

He had a little help from his fellow legislators on both sides of the aisle — and Cuomo, of course.

County legislators on both sides of the aisle had expressed some misgivings about the administration's original plan but are now expected to approve the new agreement.

Several legislators on both sides of the aisle were swing votes, adding confusion during the meeting to how the final vote would come out.

Legislators from both sides of the aisle pressed Holdren to explain several recent Administration decisions that they felt had failed to take into account sound science.

Legislators on both sides of the aisle in the U.S. House of Representatives say they love science, which is seen as engine for innovation and economic growth.

Most significant education reforms have been championed by Republican governors and state legislators with relatively little support from the other side of the aisle.

Over a year ago, legislators from both sides of the aisle came together to pass the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), in part to provide state and district leaders with new opportunities and flexibility to support innovative, results - driven practices that address their local needs and ensure all students have the opportunity to attend great schools that will prepare them for college and careers.

Additionally, because charters are doing such great work, they get support from legislators on both sides of the aisle — because many lawmakers want to invest in what is working for our kids.

Legislators on both sides of the the aisle are weighing the value of the ISTEP + this session, and Monday state superintendent Glenda Ritz suggested a first step.

As critical as Johnston and the AFT's Brenda Smith were to passage of SB 191, it would have not passed had there not been support by many other legislators on both sides of the aisle, including Senator Spence, Representatives Murray and Scanlan along with Speaker Carroll, Lt. Governor O'Brien, Colorado Education Commissioner Jones and a broad coalition of business, education, and civil rights groups, mostly coordinated by Colorado DFER and Colorado Stand for Children.

Meanwhile, Save Our Schools and state legislators on both sides of the aisle, wary of charters in good school systems, are trying to push through a variety of bills that would increase transparency in charter schools and subject charter - school applications to a local approval before the applicants could seek DOE approval.

The proposed legislation also included 8 other original co-sponsors, including Senators Rob Portman (R - OH), Bob Casey (D - PA), Susan Collins (R - ME), Dick Durbin (D - IL), and a few more legislators from both sides of the aisle.

Great legal bloggers communicate these principles in a way that mobilizes the public, the media and the legislators (most often on the opposition side of the aisle).

Alas for impatient legislators on both sides of the aisle in Edmonton and Ottawa, and for Kinder Morgan's owners in Houston, that means we're going to have to wait for the courts to rule on it.

However, it should be noted that State Legislators on both sides of the aisle, including Art Linares (R - CT), Eddie Rodriguez (D - TX), and Mark Cardenas (D - AZ) are working to change these laws.

However, the fact that legislators on both sides of the aisle have recognized the need to clarify the HVCRE rule may give the regulatory agencies a nudge to deliver needed guidance.