Sentences with phrase «significant package of legislation»

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The new commissioner of the city's child welfare agency expressed «significant concerns» about a NYC Council legislation package aimed at tightening scrutiny over his embattled department — saying it could «inhibit our efforts toward reform.»

The State Senate, controlled by a coalition of 30 Republicans and 6 Democrats, approved the package, which included a significant expansion of the state's assault weapons ban, on its first day in session; the Assembly, controlled by Democrats, followed suit the next day, and the governor signed the legislation into law.

«We look forward to learning more details as this package of legislation is introduced, but the Governor's plan represents a thoughtful, significant step forward to improve school safety.