Sentences with phrase «with governors and legislatures»

We are guessing that other courts that receive petitions asking for restoration of funds will attempt a similar approach and will seek to defend positions staked out on grounds of equity or adequacy, but will avoid picking fresh fights with governors and legislatures if they can.

«We look forward to continuing to work with the governor and the legislature on implementing the comprehensive recommendations as outlined in the FixNYC plan to ensure New Yorkers have access to a spectrum of affordable, reliable and convenient transportation options,» Campbell Matthews, a Lyft spokesman, said in a statement.

I am pleased to see the federal regulatory policy align with the Governor and the legislature's economic development vision that creates badly needed economic development opportunities here in the Mohawk Valley.

We also look forward to continuing to work with the governor and the legislature to expand life - changing protections to more young New Yorkers.»

Since both the California legislature and the CA governor lean heavily Democratic (as opposed to Republican Texas) and since California Teachers Unions seem very cozy with the governor and the legislature, the list those who have enough power and might be complicit in a Faustian Bargain is very small.

Not exact matches

Perry has been getting ample good press lately, and below Pete adds two new favorable stories — one of which adds a new wrinkle by showing his formidable talents as a thrice elected, institutionally weak governor who can effectively deal with a largely simpatico Republican legislature.

So I was wrong: The results for the House, combined with those for the Governors and state legislatures, are genuinely impressive.

Given a similar wave in November's mid-terms, with the GOP now controlling two - thirds of state legislatures and 31 governors» offices, 2015 appears just as promising to pro-life groups.

The state operating budget originates with the Governor and is then sent to the legislature for consideration.

These are up to the governor and / or legislature of each state to schedule, and they may choose to share them with the national election day or designate a separate day.

Yes Mass elected three straight Republican Governors from 1990 - 2002 Weld, Cellucci, and Romney, but each was handicapped with no party representation in the legislature.

State legislatures, governors» offices and state and federal agencies are less used to being hit with communications from thousands of people at once and seem more responsive.

«To that end, as the Attorney General and the legislature appear open to revising their policies, the Governor's office will convene a meeting with representatives from the legislature, the Attorney General and the Comptroller to come up with one uniform email retention and FOIL policy that applies to all State officials and agencies.»

SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher discusses her 5 - year tuition plan after the SUNY Board of Trustees unanimously approved a resolution empowering her to negotiate it with the legislature and the governor.

Polly Trottenberg, the city's Department of Transportation commissioner and an MTA board member has pledged to press the governor and state legislature to reinstate the $ 65 million, and said that she will be «working with our allies up in Albany to see if we can reverse these cuts, which we really have a great concern about.»

But when you get a legislature with a terrible grade, a governor with a terrible grade, and people holding their noses, it's not good for respect of the system, and when respect of the system goes down, you got a lotta people who feel they don't have obey the law.»

And it appears that this time, Cuomo might be listening: Though the governor has yet to make any public remarks on the matter, both the Times's Emma Fitzsimmons and NY1's Zack Fink reported via Twitter that Cuomo is looking at how to implement some form of congestion pricing in the city, with the proposal to (potentially) be discussed when the New York State legislature reconvenes for its next session in JanuaAnd it appears that this time, Cuomo might be listening: Though the governor has yet to make any public remarks on the matter, both the Times's Emma Fitzsimmons and NY1's Zack Fink reported via Twitter that Cuomo is looking at how to implement some form of congestion pricing in the city, with the proposal to (potentially) be discussed when the New York State legislature reconvenes for its next session in Januaand NY1's Zack Fink reported via Twitter that Cuomo is looking at how to implement some form of congestion pricing in the city, with the proposal to (potentially) be discussed when the New York State legislature reconvenes for its next session in January.

It's a cute idea, but one with a purpose: The Riders Alliance is collecting these terrible commute stories in order to present them to the state legislature and Governor Andrew Cuomo in an effort to get lawmakers to take the deterioration of the subway system more seriously.

I call on my Republican colleagues in the Senate to join Democratic Leader Stewart - Cousins to move these bills through the legislature and Governor Cuomo to work with us to get them enacted.»

«The City Council wants to work with the legislature and the governor to achieve results,» said Council Speaker Corey Johnson.

We need the legislature to stand with us on this issue, just as Governor Cuomo has, in order to ensure that it becomes law and we can support all schools this year.»

«Our governor will need to work with the legislature, with the federal delegation and constitutional officers, and I've had the opportunity to do that as secretary of the state,» Bysiewicz told the packed room at the Riverfront Community Center.

Appearing on WCNY's The Capitol Press Room with Susan Arbetter, Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos continued his calls for the Assembly to vote on the hard 2 % property tax cap that the Governor proposed and the Senate has already passed — just like he did on the final week before the legislature adjourned back on April 13th.

Schurin says he doesn't expect much legislation this session because lawmakers will be focused on the November election, with a closely divided legislature and more than two dozen candidates actively campaigning for the open governor's seat.

But just how much sway Mann, and the presiding three - judge panel, will have over the process will depend in part on whether Governor Andrew Cuomo follows through on his original promise to veto the legislature's lines or instead reaches some sort of compromise with the legislature by which he signs off on their lines in exchange for promises of redistricting reform in the future.

«Not just to not have to play defense, but to work proactively with members of the legislature and the governor's office to reduce that tax burden, to try to reclaim some measure of economic competitiveness in New York State and put people back to work.»

Horner, with NYPIRG, says the governor and legislature should be able to both finish the budget by the required April 1 deadline, and reform ethics practices.

A spokesman for Governor Cuomo, Rich Azzopardi, said in a statement that the governor's staff has been «working with the legislature and education community for months to address this issue» and would «like to reach a resolution this session» if pGovernor Cuomo, Rich Azzopardi, said in a statement that the governor's staff has been «working with the legislature and education community for months to address this issue» and would «like to reach a resolution this session» if pgovernor's staff has been «working with the legislature and education community for months to address this issue» and would «like to reach a resolution this session» if possible.

BY MICHAEL RICONDA New City — In a unanimous decision, the county legislature's budget & finance committee approved a memorializing resolution calling on the state legislature and governor to resolve problems with the state's chargeback system for community colleges at its March 12 meeting.

Nobody agrees with everything the governor and the legislature did this year.

On this week's Capitol Connection program our Alan Chartock speaks with Albany Times Union Associate Editor Mike Spain about the relationship between the legislature and the governor as we enter a new year and a new session...

In the veto message provided to Observer by the governor's office, Cuomo states the bill contains «several fundamental flaws» they were unable to resolve with the legislature «that make the bill legally specious and practically unenforceable.»

Less than a month after it was enacted, Governor Cuomo's new teacher evaluation plan seems to be in jeopardy, with the Regents Chancellor calling for a year's delay and a key Senator saying the legislature needs to revisit the issue.

The New York State AFL - CIO is willing to continue to work with Governor Paterson and both houses of the legislature to pass meaningful Unemployment Insurance legislation that accomplishes the goals of helping individuals who have been victimized by the current recession, and bringing our economy out of this historic economic downturn.»

Bartoletti says she hopes the legislature agrees with the governor and leaves it in the budget.

Both houses of the state legislature released their version of a state budget, and negotiating with the Governor's office is next, to come up with a final spending plan.

Our new Senate Republican majority is 32 - strong and we're ready to work with the Governor - elect and every member of the State legislature to do the people's business.»

New York - After a meeting with Governor David Paterson this morning, Assemblyman Dov Hikind told VIN News in an exclusive interview that Governor Paterson will announce tomorrow that he is calling the state legislature back into session after election day and is determined to get the TAP bill passed before the end of his term.

Last night, the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle posted 14 minutes of audio from Governor Andrew Cuomo's interview with their editorial board, the same discussion where he outlined a clear alternative to vetoing the legislature's redistricting proposal.

«As a state legislature, and in coordination with the Governor, we must fight for real, lasting tax reform because it is painfully obvious that middle America is paying the bills while the super wealthy benefit from loopholes and the 40 % on the lower spectrum pay nothing at all.»

With public financing and the alignment of the governor with the legislature, Connecticut passed mandatory paid sick days, increased the minimum wage, adopted an Earned Income Tax Credit, passed in - state tuition for undocumented students, and reversed a nearly 30 - year trend that gave bottle deposits back to distributors and redirected the money to public progrWith public financing and the alignment of the governor with the legislature, Connecticut passed mandatory paid sick days, increased the minimum wage, adopted an Earned Income Tax Credit, passed in - state tuition for undocumented students, and reversed a nearly 30 - year trend that gave bottle deposits back to distributors and redirected the money to public progrwith the legislature, Connecticut passed mandatory paid sick days, increased the minimum wage, adopted an Earned Income Tax Credit, passed in - state tuition for undocumented students, and reversed a nearly 30 - year trend that gave bottle deposits back to distributors and redirected the money to public programs.

Fonfara countered that his seniority has been an asset to his district — as co-chairman of the legislature's finance, revenue and bonding committee, he said, «that puts me at the table with the governor.»

The Board of Elections commissioners have said they changed the original language sent to them by the state attorney general, which was more neutral, after discussions with staff from the governor's office and the legislature.

The legislature's marathon budget hearings continued Wednesday and on the docket was public protection, which included testimony from several people including the new state police superintendent, corrections officials, and also the judiciary, which has been at odds with Governor Cuomo since his budget was introduced.

The governor, who is also negotiating with the legislature on the state budget and related items, like pension reform, says of the legislature's efforts on redistricting reform «my trust level is low, my skepticism is high».

Greenberg says the numbers matter, because when a politician is falling in the polls, he loses political capital and other elected officials, like those in the legislature, no longer believe they have to go along with what the governor wants.

If the MOU with the union is null and void then ALL MOUs — including those between the legislature and a governor — are null and void.

I will work hard with Governor Cuomo and my colleagues in the legislature to adopt a budget on time.»

«The New York State AFL - CIO will work with both houses of the legislature, and the Governor for quick passage of this important legislation.»

With one month to go before the state budget is due, pension reform remains a focus of discussion between Governor Cuomo and the legislature.