Sentences with phrase «supported by the governors»

It is not supported by Governor Cuomo, who backs a different measure.

An education tax credit, supported by Governor Cuomo and Senate Republicans was dropped after it could not win enough support among Assembly Democrats.

When asked about the task force's lines, Gottfried said, «It would have been better if lines had been drawn by an independent redistricting commission, under the bill supported by Governor Cuomo, Speaker Silver and many others, including me.

A public health study with public participation and with transparency represents a higher level of scientific rigor and so should be supported by the Governor in his quest to make the decision on the basis of the best science available.

The current agreement negotiated by the Real Estate Board of New York and the Construction Trades Council of Greater New York, based on the framework supported by Governor Cuomo, provides for more affordability for lower - income families and a fair wage for workers.

Indeed, the number one goal of religious schools is securing $ 250 million in state funds annually, an allocation that is supported by Governor Andrew Cuomo but was stopped by the Democrat - led Assembly this year.

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's chief counsel, Alphonso David, said that new state regulations to curb client spending by the title insurance industry were supported by the governor's office «in concept.»

«With valuable guidance and support by Governor Cuomo, we have advanced our shared goal of improving educational opportunities.»

Senate Democrats and Republicans came together to pass a property tax cap supported by the governor.

«The Conservative Party made their voice heard,» Cuomo said, referring to Skelos» inaction on a bill, supported by the governor, to ease penalties for suspects caught with small amounts of marijuana «in public view.»

Cox says he has confidence in his party's candidate, deputy sheriff Fred Akshar, and criticized Democratic candidate Barbra Fialla, who is supported by Governor Cuomo, for going on vacation at the start of the campaign.

This process was driven by the head teacher and community manager, supported by the governors.

The initiative is supported by Governor Rick Snyder, who proclaimed Nov. 3 - 7, 2014 Michigan College Application Week, and President Barack Obama, who declared November 2014 National College Application Month.

Supported by the governor of the state, Utah's Week for the Animals has become a model for cooperative efforts in the humane community throughout the country.

The bill is supported by Governor Ed Rendell in an effort to improve conditions for dogs trapped in Pennsylvania puppy mills.

The proposed new gas plants would be built in Southern California as part of a plan being supported by Governor Brown.

The Mountain Valley Pipeline is supported by Governor McAuliffe.

This year, the bill was passed again by the State Assembly and is being supported by Governor Spitzer.

The House Finance Committee was hearing testimony on legislation, supported by Governor Gina Raimondo, Rhode Island Kids Count and the Economic Progress Institute, to expand and improve affordable childcare across the state, and RI NOW legislative committee member Alyson Powell was prepared to explain the process of how the budget hearings work so first time visitors to the State House would know what to expect.

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The response, which Walker followed by a barrage of tweets and Instagram posts of other Wisconsin food items and scenes, earned the Republican governor some support — along with a fair dose of ridicule — on social media.

«The minister of finance, supported by the Department of Finance, has ultimate responsibility for the financial system and authority for all financial sector legislation,» he said in a speech in Vancouver in 2009, slamming the door on the efforts of some in Ottawa, including former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney, to create a more robust system of financial oversight.

A push by Washington for more business - friendly regulation and fiscal support for the economy could improve America's mix of policies which in recent years have relied too much on the Federal Reserve, Fed Governor Jerome Powell said.

Over the last two months, everyone from IMF head Christine Lagarde and Bank of England Governor Mark Carney have warned that a vote to leave would hit financial markets, while President Barack Obama and others, supported by a stream of studies from think - tanks banks and universities, have warned about the long - term damage to the U.K.'s economy.

At the beginning of 2017, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that New York state - supported solar power had increased by almost 800 percent between December 2011 and December 2016, with nearly $ 1.5 billion leveraged in private investment.

As an employer, Western Governors University has supported work flexibility in the past by providing part - time and full - time, remote jobs.

Programs offered by Western Governors University are flexible, self - paced, and personalized with one - on - one support from faculty.

They have also pledged to support Washington State Governor Jay Inslee's exploration of stronger transportation connections between Seattle and Vancouver and increase exports of agrifood and seafood products by 25 % by 2020.

Matters rapidly deteriorated thereafter with the elected (i.e. non-Foundation) parent governors, supported by the VPAG, seeking a Judicial Review through the Courts, and now, after that having been dismissed, going to the Supreme Court.

One of the governor's security guards told police he was angered by Salman Taseer's support of the woman, according to the Washington Post.

A home owner in Texas shot and killed his neighbor's gardener who was cleaning a flower bed under a window... The neighbor said he thought the gardener was trying to rob the house... Under the laws in Texas it is legal to kill someone if you think you, or someone else is in danger... this covers property to... The Governor even spoke up in support of the shooter... He was not charged with shooting another man in the back... and killing him... where is common sense... How many innocent people are killed by guns...

My first introduction to this world on a personal level was at Virginia's Boys State program, when one of my closest friends ran for governor and was stabbed in the back by a last - minute, back - hallway deal that shifted support to another candidate in exchange for supporting someone else's election as Lieutenant Ggovernor and was stabbed in the back by a last - minute, back - hallway deal that shifted support to another candidate in exchange for supporting someone else's election as Lieutenant GovernorGovernor.

The Washington Post: «Chick fil - A Appreciation Day» announced by Mike Huckabee amidst gay marriage debate After Chick - fil - A President Dan Cathy's comments on marriage launched a national «Eat Mor Chikin» backlash, another cultural bigwig, former Arkansas governor and Baptist preacher Mike Huckabee, announced Sunday that he was coordinating a campaign in support of the «company run by Christian principles.»

Back by popular demand, the Great Big Idaho ® Potato Truck officially set off on its seven - month cross-country journey with support and good wishes from Governor C. L. «Butch» Otter and hundreds of Emmett, Idaho residents.

«This education program helps support the concussion law sign by Governor Hickenlooper and enacted into law in January, 2012.

«This education program helps support the concussion law sign by Governor Markell in August, and ensures that everyone who is involved in concussion care can be educated with a quality course, «continued Watson.

«My question is to ask if the Governor is indirectly and perhaps surreptitiously involved in local politics by getting at least one of his Commissioners to actively support a candidate of his choice while the Governor remains silent,» Rivera Sr. continued.

The Senate will present a more uphill battle, but the overrepresentation of small provinces may also allow Cambiemos to build support for its main ambitious projects by striking deals with provincial governors.

«His indifference has gotten to the point where there are many State Senators complaining about the Governor's refusal to support Democrats, leaving Senate Democrats in jeopardy by possibly allowing the Republicans to remain in the Senate Majority.

Pegula made his money in natural - gas development and the governor's administration is yet to make a decision on whether to allow high - volume hydrofracking in the state, a controversial extraction process that is supported by the energy industry, but staunchly opposed by environmental groups.

The Q - poll today found that while there's very little gap between male and female voters on whether to back Spitzer or Stringer, black voters support the former governor by a margin of 61 percent to 32 percent.

«Governor Paterson fully supports LG Richard Ravitch and stands by the appointment he made last year,» Hook said.

Disappointed by his increasing ties to Governor Cuomo, Langworthy's committee dropped its support of Grisanti two years later.

«Another day and another set of proposals by the Governor that mirrors initiatives long supported by Senate Democrats,» she said.

In deep - blue Massachusetts, Question 4 has been opposed by the Governor, Attorney General and Mayor of Boston, but enjoys sizeable public support.

«So far the first three proposals of the Governor's State of the State have mirrored proposals long supported and put forth by the Democratic Conference,» she said.

The union's president, Anthony Speelman, is poised to formally announce this endorsement today, explaining that the governor has earned his members» support by demonstrating a «track record of achieving meaningful progressive victories.»

Ramos is now in a more precarious position however, since an ultimatum was laid down Monday night by the state Democratic Party with the support of Governor Cuomo.

He was supported by the then Governor of the Punjab, Michael O'Dwyer, exonerated by his superiors and received wide public support in Britain where a substantial sum was raised as a reward for his actions.

The Working Families Party is backing Biaggi and other Democrats who are challenging IDC members, and has not dropped that support in the wake of the peace deal brokered by the governor.

Also at 10 a.m., Rochester - area leaders participate in a rally calling for the governor and Legislature to accelerate the process and ensure that direct support professionals receive the living wage they are entitled to — and that was agreed to in the state budget passed in April — by 2020, Heritage Christian Services» Pieters Family Life Center, 1025 Commons Way, Rochester.