Sentences with phrase «state lawmakers approved»

However, in 1999, New York State lawmakers approved «Kendra's Law,» which has since been hailed by many professionals as a breakthrough in the way states administer mental health services.

In the latest budget adjustments, state lawmakers approved an average 4.7 percent raise for teachers.

Yet, even as state lawmakers approved modest raises for some teachers in recent years, legislators faced withering criticism from education advocacy organizations who pointed out the state's most experienced teachers were left out.

For example, before state lawmakers approved virtual charters in 2014, members of the State Board of Education prepared a report for legislators that recommended the state set a 25 percent withdrawal rate in the first year.

As we've written before, implementation of the Common Core is on hold in Indiana after state lawmakers approved a «pause» proposal to give Hoosiers time to review the standards.

A committee of state lawmakers approved changes to two bills that would create Michigan's first statewide teacher evaluation system and delayed a final vote on it until next week.

State lawmakers approved ride - hailing services like Lyft and Uber to operate outside of city limits.

State lawmakers approved a bill increasing mental health funding, establishing protocols for removing guns from people deemed mentally unfit and increasing the purchase age and wait times.

In 2014, state lawmakers approved New York's entry into the medical marijuana marketplace after years of lobbying.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo calls universal pre-kindergarten one of his big priorities, and last year state lawmakers approved a big grant program to increase full - day pre-K slots.

The lawsuit was filed earlier this year with both the state and the United Federation of Teachers listed as plaintiffs, but before state lawmakers approved a budget that included provisions that ultimately made it harder for teachers to obtain and keep tenure.

In April, state lawmakers approved a budget that created a new teacher evaluation system.

New York state lawmakers approved a constitutional amendment in 2012 and again in 2013 to allow for the expansion of casinos through non-Indian tribe operators.

State lawmakers approved the expansion of casino gambling last week with enabling legislation that provides and the second passage of a constitutional amendment that now goes to voters in a referendum.

At the same time, DiNapoli's report criticized the budget process for introducing changes to the state's education policy just hours before state lawmakers approved the budget bills.

Four years ago, state lawmakers approved a plan that changed its relationship with the state's public colleges and students.

In 2013, state lawmakers approved legislation allowing Nassau and Suffolk OTBs each to erect a gambling parlor with 1,000 video slot machines.

This month, Uber won a major victory in Albany when state lawmakers approved new rules allowing Uber and other ride - hailing apps to expand to upstate New York.

State lawmakers approved it.

Daily fantasy sports giants DraftKings and FanDuel beat one key deadline last week when state lawmakers approved a bill paving their way to restart operations in New York.

The governor was unable to get items like public campaign finance or reform of expense payments to state lawmakers approved.

When state lawmakers approved a bill to permit new gambling casinos in the final hours of the legislative session, they left something out.

School taxes would go up significantly and force many districts to present budgets exceeding the so - called property tax cap if state lawmakers approve a minimum wage increase to $ 15 an hour, according to leaders of various Monroe County school districts.

Not exact matches

The decision riled Republican lawmakers in Delta's home state of Georgia to the point that the state senate on Thursday approved a tax bill that did not include an expected tax break for airlines.

Fantasy sports moved a step closer to being legal in New York on Saturday when lawmakers approved the daily and season - long games, clearing a path for FanDuel, DraftKings and others to offer them to millions of players in the state.

Lawmakers took just three days to approve the package of tax breaks and incentives, allowing Washington to beat at least 10 other states bidding on the facility.

The state Bond Commission Friday approved $ 14 million in funding to bring the information technology and consulting firm Infosys to Hartford, but not before Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and a Republican state lawmaker clashed over providing state aid to a...

Here's a primer on how the STAR property tax exemption program is changing, though some state lawmakers are already trying to prevent those changes, approved in the latest budget, from taking place.

Lawmakers did just that on Monday, approving a bill that funds state government until May 31.

State lawmakers in June approved legislation that regulates and legalizes fantasy sports in New York after Attorney General Eric Schneiderman challenged the legality of the activity, forcing major operators to suspend business in the sState lawmakers in June approved legislation that regulates and legalizes fantasy sports in New York after Attorney General Eric Schneiderman challenged the legality of the activity, forcing major operators to suspend business in the statestate.

State lawmakers paid tribute to the life of hero NYPD Detective Steven McDonald, passing a resolution honoring him and then approving a bill renaming a portion of the Southern State Parkway in Long Island after the detective who died in January.

State lawmakers do appear to be close to locking down the budget, with the state Assembly already approving one budget bill this evening — the public protection and general government portion of the spending State lawmakers do appear to be close to locking down the budget, with the state Assembly already approving one budget bill this evening — the public protection and general government portion of the spending state Assembly already approving one budget bill this evening — the public protection and general government portion of the spending plan.

Legislation that would require members of the Regional Economic Development Councils to disclose their finances is «no different» than the transparency requirements state lawmakers have approved for themselves in recent years, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie said on Wednesday.

A version of the Senate's anti-sanctuary city bill has already been approved last year, with votes from moderate mainline Democratic lawmakers, including Sens. Todd Kaminsky, George Latimer, Kevin Parker and Tim Kennedy (Democrats from upstate and suburban districts in the Assembly opposed the sanctuary state bill).

The new Tappan Zee Bridge will be known as the Gov. Mario Cuomo Bridge under legislation approved by state lawmakers and signed by Cuomo's own son, current Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

New York gun owners convicted of misdemeanors in domestic - violence cases would have their firearms taken away under a bill lawmakers approved along with the new state budget.

State lawmakers yesterday approved measures to renew Kendra's Law and allow medical marijuana to treat post-traumatic stress disorder — but Mayor Bill de Blasio's future control of the NYC schools remained an unsettled issue.

Even if lawmakers do not include a complete congestion pricing plan in the state budget, due March 31, they could approve funding so work can start on the infrastructure that will be needed once all sides agree.

But state lawmakers there, like in the Republican - controlled Senate, will likely consider measures designed to alter education policies approved in the 2015 - 16 state budget, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie said on Wednesday.

State lawmakers are expected this spring to approve a generous state - aid package, with elections approaching in NoveState lawmakers are expected this spring to approve a generous state - aid package, with elections approaching in Novestate - aid package, with elections approaching in November.

The contest was in full gear Wednesday as Gov. David Paterson and lawmakers argued, threatened and cajoled each other regarding a bill that must be approved Monday to keep the state operating for yet another week in lieu of a final 2010 - 11 budget.

New York State lawmakers have agreed upon a new $ 153 billion budget that is expected to be approved next week.

If the tax is approved by New York State lawmakers, it could raise as much as $ 800 million annually, with the bulk of that, or around $ 500 million, going toward capital costs for subways and buses.

State lawmakers from both parties and in both chambers of the Legislature are eager to change the education measures approved only a few weeks ago.

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

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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) Lawmakers in New York state have approved a bill that will officially remove the terms «policeman» and «fireman» in state law.

As lawmakers begin their dash to the end of session in about a month, it is important that expanding the state's availability to college financial aid must be approved.

It's unlikely Cuomo would go along with alterations to the cap, even as state lawmakers last year approved modest changes to the measure that allow for some growth in certain instances.

State lawmakers appeared to make little public headway on how long to extend the program, which Assembly Democrats previously approved for a three - year extension, a bill that is backed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.