Sentences with phrase «state lawmakers also»

State lawmakers also raised the minimum age limit to buy all firearms to 21, banned bump stocks and extended the waiting period for purchasing all guns to three days.

State lawmakers also passed legislation offering public charter schools with the opportunity to develop teacher contracts better suited to their specific missions and circumstances.

State lawmakers also recently approved an audit of Alliance's finances to see if it was using public funds in its battle with UTLA.

And the governor and state lawmakers also agreed to a deal that would prevent teachers who score poorly on the new test - based teacher evaluation from being fired until at least 2016.

State lawmakers also have sought to modify the still - fresh law, approving a bill last week that would bar any registered sex offender from being able to drive for a ride - hailing company.

They said the three took part in a «criminal scheme» to bypass state election laws that prohibit such coordination to help his campaign and those GOP state lawmakers also facing recalls.

State lawmakers also have sought to expand the program, and in June passed legislation that would add post-traumatic stress disorder to the list of qualifying conditions.

State lawmakers also restored $ 93 million in funds for subsidized child care to offset a cut of federal child care funds.

State lawmakers also attended.

Many state lawmakers also spoke against fracking.

Besides $ 79,500 base pay, state lawmakers also receive state health insurance and qualify for state retirement plan.

United States lawmakers also showed more openness to regulating Silicon Valley during Mr. Zuckerberg's testimony this month.

Not exact matches

Originalists such as Gorsuch also apply their philosophy to resolve disagreements over laws crafted by Congress or state legislatures, focusing on the text and intention of the lawmakers.

State prosecutors also plan to seek criminal charges against lawmakers who helped advance the motion.

A similar generator proposal has been filed by state lawmakers that would also require facilities to have enough fuel for five days in case of a power outage.

The bills proposed Friday by lawmakers would also create exemptions from the state's public - records law to protect the privacy of victims and provide money to raze and reconstruct the building where the shooting occurred.

Lawmakers in the state, that was home to a tragic mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, also wrote measures into the bill to address school security issues and mental health concerns...

The lawmakers also want Veneman to support legislation that would bolster the safety of school meals by requiring mandatory recalls by USDA and swifter notification to schools by state officials, who administer the program.

Silver has also been an unabashed defender of legislative member items, saying that lawmakers know their districts best when it comes to allocating state dollars to local causes.

The lawmakers also point to a recent Siena Poll which found more than three - fourths of people around the state support the bill and only 17 percent are oppose it.

Today's Q poll also finds New Yorkers oppose (51 - 40) the idea of public campaign financing, which Cuomo supports, and back — albeit narrowly, 48 - 42 — the full disclosure of outside income by state lawmakers.

It is also among four amendments Cuomo has proposed as concurrent resolutions with the budget plan, including the adoption of same - day voter registration, limiting the outside of state lawmakers and term limits for elected officials.

Gallivan also doubts whether lawmakers need to act on strengthening oversight of local jails, saying such power exists now at the state level.

Also at 10 a.m., US Sen. Chuck Schumer, state lawmakers and anti-poverty activists call on all members of Congress to seize the opportunity this year to make the EITC and CTC improvements permanent and prevent millions of working Americans from falling into poverty, Community Service Society, 633 Third Ave., Manhattan.

Reform advocates also want greater disclosure of lawmakers» outside income and more information on legislators» whose law firms have clients that do business with the state.

He has also expressed support for term limits for state lawmakers (not just leadership positions) as a way to reduce corruption, but has been mostly silent on ethics reform otherwise.

NYC Public Advocate Tish James is calling state lawmakers to express her interest in the AG post, and Fordham Law School Prof. Zephyr Teachout, a former House and gubernatorial candidate, is also interested.

Also at 6 p.m., elected officials will join fed - up transit riders and advocates for a rally outside Cuomo's midtown Manhattan office where they will demand the governor and state lawmakers pass congestion pricing this year, 633 Third Ave., Manhattan.

Lawmakers met Monday afternoon for the start of the joint budget committee process — a meeting known in Albany as the «mothership» and initially held as a way of enhancing transparency in the opaque state budget process, but also a chance for lawmakers to lay out their public priorities in tLawmakers met Monday afternoon for the start of the joint budget committee process — a meeting known in Albany as the «mothership» and initially held as a way of enhancing transparency in the opaque state budget process, but also a chance for lawmakers to lay out their public priorities in tlawmakers to lay out their public priorities in the talks.

The issue opened not only yet another rift with City Hall but also NYC Council Speaker Corey Johnson and several state lawmakers.

She also called the group of lawmakers huddling with Cuomo over the budget this week — State Senator Jeff Klein and State Senator John J. Flanagan — an «old boys club,» and criticized their lack of inclusion of female lawmakers.

• Lawmakers also endorsed state Comptroller Kevin Lembo's plan to give the legislature more oversight on the use of taxpayer dollars to promote economic development.

· Empower Individual Legislators: Attorney General Schneiderman also proposed reforms to the way the State Senate and Assembly operate that would empower rank - and - file lawmakers, as a means of attracting more talented people to legislative service.

Astorino will also propose that new lawmakers be required to join a «defined contribution plan,» as opposed to the current «defined benefit plan,» for future pension benefits, a move that will reduce the state's long - term pension costs.

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo cast blame on the state comptroller for not catching the false titles, but also said that any discussion of reforming the lulu system should account for the lawmakers» $ 79,500 salary.

The governor also wants to close a number of state prisons, to save money, but will leave it up to a panel of lawmakers and others to decide which prisons to close in order to achieve his goal of 3500 fewer beds.

Lawmakers also approved legislation allowing undocumented students to tap into financial aid funds at the state's public colleges and universities.

She said she saw the decision by Clinton, who like many lawmakers also used a private e-mail while in the Senate, to use a private address as the top U.S. diplomat as a continuation of «what she was doing before she arrived at the State Department.»

Franco also said Silver could unilaterally steer state money to Taub, the cancer doctor, using the controversial member - item process in which many lawmakers legally dole out grants to favorite causes.

New York State Senator (R) Fred Akshar also added in saying, «I think it's a non-sensible piece of legislation and really just shows how out of touch some lawmakers here in Albany are.»

Lawmakers are also considering a measure that would better regulate super PACs on the state level formed in the wake of the Citizens United Supreme Court decision.

Advocates on Wednesday in Albany rallied with state lawmakers at the Capitol to push for the provision, which has also been embraced by Cuomo's Democratic primary opponent, Cynthia Nixon.

Long Island Sen. Todd Kaminsky, a former federal prosecutor who was elected in 2016 running on an anti-corruption platform following Skelos» conviction (but was not involved in either the Silver or Skelos cases), released a statement saying the Silver decision demonstrates the need for state lawmakers to stop relying on the feds to bring corruption cases against state - level elected officials, and also pass more anti-corruption measures, which lawmakers declined to do this past session.

Lawmakers are also hopeful to reach a deal to legalize fantasy sports betting in New York State.

It's also sent letters to numerous state lawmakers who are attorneys, asking them to disclose the names of clients they've represented in public civil or criminal cases, and the amount of money they received in legal fees.

Lawmakers in North Carolina, the only other state where 16 - and 17 - year - old offenders are prosecuted as adults, also are considering legislation to raise the age.

Immelt's email also included a link for GE employees to use to contact their state lawmakers and protest the tax increases.

During the four - hour hearing lawmakers also questioned state officials about $ 1 billion in new taxes and fees included in Cuomo's $ 168 billion budget proposal.

They are also eligible for guaranteed career pensions and retiree health insurance, with the state paying for most of their health insurance premiums and reimbursing lawmakers over 65 for Medicare Part B premiums.

Two state lawmakers have emerged as the front - runners in the backroom battle to be tabbed as the Democratic candidate to replace disgraced former Rep. Anthony Weiner — but they were also warned this week not to get too comfortable in the seat if they win.