Sentences with phrase «with legislative efforts»

I have been president of the Landlord's Self - Help Centre, am on the Board of Directors of the Paralegal Society of Ontario and am a member of and involved with legislative efforts through the Federation of Rental Property Owners of Ontario.

If an originalist were now to view parole boards as the modern loci for historic clemency powers — and that is a big IF — such an originalist might have structural concerns with any legislative efforts to entirely eliminate a parole board's authority to give relief to certain offenders.

Widespread No Kill success in our nation's shelters would not only save the lives of almost four million animals every year, it — combined with legislative efforts to regulate, reform, close down, and eliminate their markets — would drive a dagger to the heart of the puppy and kitten mill industries.

Cuomo is not on board with legislative efforts to authorize medicinal marijuana, and Savino has amended her bill to win enough bipartisan support to passif it ever comes to a floor vote.

At a Science Committee hearing held earlier this year, NSF Director France Córdova agreed with a legislative effort to uphold a national interest standard for taxpayer - funded research grants.

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It will be a long week in Washington with a lot of moving parts that could overshadow the tax reform effort, which Republicans hope will be the first major legislative win since Trump took office.

Congress, too, talks a good small - business game, but the legislative history is replete with efforts to enlarge the definition of small — currently 37 separate standards apply to nearly 1,200 different industries — to include ever more constituents.

With Republican efforts to «repeal and replace» Obamacare in legislative limbo, and with potentially enormous changes in federal budget outlays on the horizon, the outlook for healthcare policy is cloudier than it has been in years — adding yet another challenge to those who want to invest and innovate in this aWith Republican efforts to «repeal and replace» Obamacare in legislative limbo, and with potentially enormous changes in federal budget outlays on the horizon, the outlook for healthcare policy is cloudier than it has been in years — adding yet another challenge to those who want to invest and innovate in this awith potentially enormous changes in federal budget outlays on the horizon, the outlook for healthcare policy is cloudier than it has been in years — adding yet another challenge to those who want to invest and innovate in this area.

With such lack of accountability it is not surprising that Alphabet contributed substantial funds to the tech lobbying groups who are opposing federal legislative efforts to give additional options to prosecutors and civil trial lawyers to fight websites like Backpage (child sex trafficking) and prevent them from flourishing.

Outrage over the financial crisis, coupled with the perception that Wall Street executives» performances have not justified their pay, led to legislative efforts aimed at curbing executive pay, compensation - related shareholder lawsuits and a tremendous amount of negative press coverage.

Gov. Larry Hogan just had what was probably his best legislative session, working with Democrats to solve big problems on issues like health care and bolstering his pro-business image with a massive effort to woo Amazon's second headquarters to the state...

In this way, the letter encouraged SEC chair Jay Clayton and CFTC chair J. Christopher Giancarlo to follow through on efforts to collaborate with the U.S. Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve on legislative actions.

This message is in conflict with the efforts of President Donald Trump, who has made a series of anti-immigration proposals and legislative moves ranging from the Mexican border wall to the travel ban against seven Muslim countries.

Dr. Krauthammer believes, with good reason, that this news could give additional impetus to legislative efforts to prohibit late - term abortions:

The importance of these fundraisers can't be understated when it comes to maintaining the voice of athletic training with its» legislative efforts.

Fruscher ominously notes that a «much more significant downsizing of our entire workforce lies ahead,» but the OTB is awaiting legislative approval for an early - retirement incentive program and a joint effort with the union that represents most of the operation's workforce in accordance with a MOU.

Republican lawmakers in the chamber have for the past several legislative sessions pushed for an ease to regulations in the state, and this year the GOP conference renewing that effort after ultimately backing an increase to the state's minimum wage in the budget, with the floor growing to $ 15 in some parts of the state over the next several years.

As The NYT reported today, the coalition of wealthy business types, which seemed strikingly similar to the Committee to Save New York when it was first announced earlier this year, are mobilizing an effort on removing money from politics with mailers in swing legislative districts.

He's also got strong relationships with both Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill which could come in handy in future budget talks or legislative efforts on immigration and infrastructure.

The curriculum is quite comprehensive; taught by a hodgepodge of veteran operatives and campaign professionals who donate their experience via lectures, webcasts, and grassroots campaigning exercises — all in an effort to raise future leaders equipped with skills in fundraising, community organizing, communications, and legislative action.

These changes, which will be phased in, are the result of the recommendations made by the Assembly workgroup appointed last year and charged with the examination of existing processes and ongoing efforts to improve and strengthen the Assembly rules, operations and legislative processes.

«Successive legislative efforts to «clean the program up» were met with continued creative approaches to exploit it by businesses.»

He disclaimed any intention to influence the selection of legislative leaders, saying it's a counterproductive effort for an executive, but pivoted to saying that he would work with Democrats even though «that's not what people want to hear.»

I expect the legislative leaders and DiNapoli will express solidarity with the unions — particularly the state comptroller, who owes no small part of his victory over Republican Harry Wilson last year to the efforts on his behalf by organized labor.

«That's what I did with the fast - food workers, that's what I did with transgender rights, that's what I did with marriage equality,» Cuomo said, though the latter of which was approved through the legislative process through a sustained effort by the governor and a host of other advocates, and not through executive authority.

«Last time, there were lots of players, lots of organizations, lots of good will, but not the truly united effort that has come together to work hand in glove with the governor and legislative leaders,» said Evan Wolfson, the president of Freedom to Marry.

Fred Thiele (I - Sag Harbor) and Sen. Kenneth LaValle (R - Port Jefferson) will kick off their effort with a State Capitol news conference next week as lawmakers head into the final three weeks of the 2015 legislative session.

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy will meet with legislative leaders this week in an effort to break a divide on the $ 41 billion, two - year budget and address a growing concern over the current budget.

With the absence of any candidate of color in the AG's race, Schneiderman has been trying to position himself as the clear choice for Latino and black voters, stressing in particular his efforts on behalf of Rockefeller Drug Law reform and sponsorship of a controversial measure that will count prisoners at their last address for the purposes of legislative redistricting and not whever they're incarcerated.

«With nearly two decades of hands - on experience in the Executive and Legislative branches, including the last nine years with the Senate Republican Conference, Scott Reif is exactly the right person to lead the communications effort for our majority both now and in the future,» said Majority Leader John FlanaWith nearly two decades of hands - on experience in the Executive and Legislative branches, including the last nine years with the Senate Republican Conference, Scott Reif is exactly the right person to lead the communications effort for our majority both now and in the future,» said Majority Leader John Flanawith the Senate Republican Conference, Scott Reif is exactly the right person to lead the communications effort for our majority both now and in the future,» said Majority Leader John Flanagan.

As part of this effort, he said, the Council will also work «to create effective relationships with our representatives in Albany,» including both legislative leaders and the new Governor.

Cuomo said the current effort to get voters on board with the casino amendment is different than his push on the legislative front, where lawmakers had to adopt the amendment in two different sessions of the Legislature and then pass enabling legislation.

Cuomo laid out the plan in a meeting with the legislative leaders in a meeting on Thursday in an effort to end the impasse.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's plan to take it slow on a legislative response to the Eric Garner and Michael Brown cases contrasts with his speedy effort a year ago to pass the nation's first gun control measure after the Newtown tragedy.

The Feerick Commission's investigation was not viewed positively by many lawmakers, including the legislative leaders (Senate Majority Leader Ralph Marino and Assembly Speaker Mel Miller), who declined to formally testify on campaign fund - raising efforts by their respective conferences, but did say they would meet in formally with commission members.

With the legislative session set to end June 21, advocates are making last - ditch efforts to get a measure enacted into law.

Now that the formal legislative session is over, Cuomo, in an interview with public radio, says he will renew his efforts, and try to «raise awareness» with the public.

With just two days until the 421 - a tax abatements expire, Capital has learned a last - ditch effort is underway in Albany to overhaul the controversial development subsidy program before the legislative session ends next Wednesday.

The push resembles a legislative effort underway in Los Angeles, and comes months after San Francisco passed a measure mandating that hosts of short - term rental platforms register their homes with the city.

Nicola Sturgeon has unveiled her legislative programme for the coming year with a pledge to «refocus our efforts and refresh our agenda».

From time immemorial, lawmakers have used pork to grease the legislative wheels — with efforts to ban the practice only driving it underground.

ALBANY — With most of the year's competitive races decided, Republican state Senate candidates had a lead in 31 of the state's 63 districts and claimed victory in their effort to keep control of the legislative chamber.

Now that the formal legislative session is over, Cuomo says he will renew his efforts, and try to «raise awareness» with the public.

In an effort to galvanize some support across the aisle, the White House has dispatched Marc Short, director of legislative affairs, and Gary D. Cohn, director of the National Economic Council, to meet with top Senate Democrats on Tuesday to discuss the tax plan.

Still, there have been suggestions that Mr. Cuomo's tactics — including a failed effort to force a special legislative session last month with a potential raise for lawmakers as a lure — are grating on some Democrats.

Most of the same groups who lobbied in the last legislative session for the women's equality act have joined the effort again for 2014, with one major exception.

Last week, Governor Paterson met with the New York State Congressional Delegation to thank them for their efforts on behalf of the State and urge them to act on a number of key legislative issues that must be addressed before the end of the year, including the maintenance of funding for the LIHEAP program.

Two legislative sources told The Alt they expect this week will be critical in efforts to entice the IDC to end their deal with Republicans — partly due to backroom efforts by union heads, activists and «heavy hitters» in the Democratic Party and partly due to intense protests planned by activists in IDC member districts.

Durbin expressed his frustration during an interview with CNN Chief National Correspondent John King, listing effort after effort made by Senate Democrats to include Republicans in the legislative process.

The June 28 decision by the high court effectively puts the voucher effort — which would have been paid for entirely with local taxpayer dollars — back on the legislative drawing board because there are no further avenues of appeal.