Sentences with phrase «support of the legislature»

Given the past history, while I may have the legal authority to proceed unilaterally, I choose to only proceed in full public view and with support of the legislature in a spirit of cooperation.

Hon. Peter Azi, assured the doctors of the support of the legislature in ensuring that their agitations are heard by the executive.

Equally appalling is the growing probability that Malloy, with the support of the legislature, will simply walk away from the state's obligation to confront its $ 74 billion in debt and unfunded liabilities.

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To what extent governments and ratepayers should support rooftop solar is a matter of debate in several state legislatures and utility commissions.

Any budget must receive two - thirds support from the Democrat - controlled state legislature, meaning the Republican governor has plenty of negotiating to do before July 1, when the new fiscal year begins.

Share: FacebookTwitterLinkedinGoogle + emailVANCOUVER — Merran Smith, executive director of Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the B.C. NDP and B.C. Green Party announcement regarding their intent to cooperate in the legislature: «It's clear that British Columbians voted for change in this election and support the NDP and Greens» objectives: building a clean economy and putting...

In an unusual act of cooperation in Washington, this legislature was eagerly supported by Democrats and Republicans.

The PQ government holds just a slim majority of seats in the legislature, so it would need support from at least one opposition party for the budget to pass.

Robinson introduced the Distressed Animals Act in the legislature on Tuesday and was joined by advocates from the BC SPCA in support of the proposed changes.

But the lawyer for the plaintiffs, supported by Americans United for Separation of Church and State, said unlike legislatures, Greece had no official policy on prayers.

I think the church, from a position of strength, conceded far too much by supporting the legislature's use of dubious psychological concepts such as «gender identity» and «sexual orientation» in state anti-discrimination law.

In his effort to obtain governmental support for his total national and world mission, the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi has made personal appearances before legislatures in Iowa, Illinois and Michigan, calling upon them to assist him in «the alleviation of human suffering.»

The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the Members of the several State Legislatures, and all executive and judicial Officers, both of the United States and of the several States, shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to support this Const.tution; but no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States.

Madison's words were taken from a lengthy argument against a specific bill in Virginia's legislature which would have levied a tax in order to financially support the teaching of Christianity, and he argued against such a tax on the grounds that past legal support of Christianity had led to its corruption.»

When directly asked by Mormon friends and family members (yep, I've got LDS folks in my family), I have been privately critical of the LDS church's support of the Utah legislature's «compromise» on «discrimination» and religious freedom last spring.

The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the Members of the several State Legislatures, and all executive and judicial Officers, both of the United States and of the several States, shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to support this Constitution; but no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States.

He criticized the Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. the Board of Education, and in 1956, at the invitation of the governor, he addressed a joint session of South Carolina's legislature to support the concept of separate but equal for churches as well as for the public schools of the land.

She has testified before state and local legislatures in support of numerous policies.

There is legitimacy in elected legislatures and governments because they necessarily have some degree of popular support (and it is possible to change them at the next election).

On the other hand, if the intention is to rely more on the legislature for policy making, presidents will appoint career politicians, including members of the Congress, to win their support.

Bear in mind also that in parliamentary systems, there are more ways to remove the head of government (chancellor / prime minister) than just losing an election, including loss of support from their own party / coalition, or loss of confidence from the legislature.

Smart use of email fundraising from the Daily Kos activism list today: they sent out a message this afternoon asking activists to support last - minute Get Out The Vote work on behalf of three separate several Democrats running for state legislature in Virginia.

With a divided legislature in 2017, some of the most controversial proposals did not get passed despite the majority leaders supporting them including legalizing marijuana and installing tolls on state highways.

The Governor's proclamation was in part a response to a resolution adopted by both houses of the legislature to support and celebrate aviation in New York.

Summary Reinvent Albany supports expanding the NY State Freedom of Information Law to the New York State legislature.

It's an election year for all 212 members of the legislature, and unions often provide support for field campaigns in the form of volunteers to staff phone banks and to drop off campaign literature door to door.

He needs citizen support — and he needs you and the other members of the state legislature to back his plans.

The programme helping America's poorest citizens, Medicaid, will be delegated to the states in block grants, whose GOP controlled legislatures will have discretion to determine eligibility and level of support.

Antonacci opposes the first and third propositions, the redistricting commission and school bond issue, but supports the second proposition allowing electronic bills in place of paper bills in the state legislature.

Aided by some colleagues in the legislature, Schimel urged passage of her bill A-1157, mandating the use of unworkable firearms microstamping technology, and falsely claimed law enforcement support for her proposal.

Assemblyman Jim Tedisco (R,C,I - Glenville) today announced new anti-corruption «Truth in Spending» legislation that has the support of 40 sponsors so far, and which will require the executive and legislature to fully disclose how any public funds they allocate are spent and where the money comes from.

Faced with declining support in the legislature and opposition from law enforcement, this backdoor attempt at gun control is a disgraceful sign of desperation on the part of its proponents.

Tedisco is sponsoring the «Truth in Spending Law» (A. 9525) that has the support of 41 sponsors so far, and which will require the executive and legislature to fully disclose how any public funds they allocate are spent and where the money comes from.

While voters in democracies usually only incrementally change the party that they support relative to a prior election, every now and then, a party will go from being a leading or majority party, to holding only a small part of the legislature in a single election.

This initiative has been supported by the legislature, and the project will allow for the collection of wastewater from the Blasdell Wastewater Treatment Plant, as well as nearby pumping stations and sewer overflows.

Gillibrand cited Fried's plan to reduce the county executive's salary, shrink the size of the legislature, and reorganize government to make it more efficient, for her joining other New York leaders supporting David Fried's campaign, including: Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffee, Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski, Assemblyman James Skoufis, the Rockland County Corrections Officers, and the Spring Valley Police Benevolent Association, among others.

The only faction in the legislature that is currently supporting a repeal of Wilson Paula is the breakaway Democratic faction in the Senate known as the Independent Democratic Conference.

To amend the Constitution, the bill needs the support of both chambers in two successive Legislatures.

The Republican - written budget, which passed the legislature in mid-September with a smattering of Democratic support but was vetoed by Malloy, would have created more pain for many cities and towns, he said.

Presiding Officer Richard Nicolello (R - New Hyde Park), said Ryder has «a lot of support» in the legislature, adding that he's been «responsive» to members» questions and concerns in the past.

Reform groups including Citizen Action New York gathered in Albany on Monday to protest the outsized influence of the natural gas industry on the state legislature's approach to hydrofracking, noting that the industry has contributed more than $ 1.3 million to state legislators in an effort to buy support for the controversial practice.

Assembly Health Committee Chair Richard Gottfried, the prime advocate of single - payer healthcare in the legislature, agreed that single - payer healthcare is picking up support: «every day the news from Washington makes the need for and support of the bill stronger.»

I thank Tom Quatroche, former ECMC chair Sharon Hanson, current chair Jon Dandes, as well as the rest of the board and the members of the legislature who supported this worthy project.

The senator is rallying against the idea of legalizing same sex marriage in New York, an idea that's set to be considered by the legislature in Albany this spring and has the strong support of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, not to mention a growing coalition of residents and gay - rights groups.

Local community parents, advocates, and leaders spoke out against any further county legislature delays in approving the resolution for funding, voicing their support for the opening of the drug treatment facility.

NationBuilder co-founder Joe Green says that the company is having productive conversations about those features with Democrats in other types of organizations, like the caucus committees that seek to achieve majorities in state legislatures by bringing in support for key candidates.

Wayne Harris, a retired school administrator and one of the more intelligent legislators, made the plausible point that county mileage reimbursement democratizes the legislature in supporting members from far - flung districts.

The Board of Trustees approved the new School earlier this year, and the governor and legislature are providing critical financial support.»

Last week, the county legislature, as expected, reiterated its formal support for a $ 400 million casino at the former Nevele Hotel just south of Ellenville.

«I think everybody in the legislature is on board supporting getting ridesharing here in Western New York and I don't think it would be too much of a debate,» Lorigo said.