Sentences with phrase «works under the governor»

Cuomo, who says it's «a disappointment» that ethics reform did not occur, is proposing instead a new inspector general who would work under the governor to root out corruption.

To retain West Virginia's role as an electricity exporter to other states, to limit job losses and to keep power prices low for customers, the state should «maximize whatever flexibility is offered under the Clean Power Plan,» stated comments from Commerce Department Secretary J. Keith Burdette, who works under the governor.

Not exact matches

And if Republicans block expansion even under a popular governor willing to work with them on the terms, then Democrats can use the issue to beat Virginia Republicans over the head again in the 2019 election.

«Under his leadership, the New York Fed will continue to work closely with the Treasury and the board of governors in dealing with the economic situation we confront.»

The first intention of the Romans had been to govern by «indirect rule,» and for a time it worked, but in the end the southern part of the country was organized as the Roman province of Judaea, under governors of secondary rank with the title of prefect (subsequently procurator), while the rest was left under puppet princes.

Taking stock of what the state has achieved so far, the Governor said: «Under our watch in nearly seven years, we have worked hard to establish a people - friendly government whose resources have been judiciously used for the development of the people in every area.

Under the Governor's leadership, HCR is working with partners around the State to invest resources in projects that have lasting impacts on communities and families.

Under the Governor's order, the Team's work is underway and must submit its first report with findings and recommendations to the Governor by March 1 for consideration in the budget process.

Under Governor Cuomo's Order, the Team is to begin work no later than Friday, January 7, and must submit its first report with findings and recommendations to the Governor by March 1 for consideration in the budget process.

James has also said that she's not seeking the Working Families Party nomination for attorney general, reportedly under pressure from Governor Andrew Cuomo.

Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver said: «In the past, the Assembly, under the tireless leadership of Judiciary Chair Helene Weinstein, has worked with Chief Judge Lippman, his predecessor, Chief Judge Kaye, the Governor and our colleagues in the Senate to develop legislation that assures New York's judges compensation that is commensurate with the breadth of their responsibilities while taking into account the reality of the State's finances.

Under the Governor's order, the Team is to begin work no later than Friday, Jan. 7, and must submit its first report with findings and recommendations to the Governor by March 1 for consideration in the budget process.

Since it is Mr. Cuomo's administration that's under investigation here, the public should also be clear on whether Mr. Schwartz is working in the public's interest or the governor's.

«At a time when our rights are under attack at the federal level, we have in Governor Cuomo a leader who works tirelessly to drive forward progress here in New York.»

In fact, it was only after probing by the Times Union's Casey Seiler that we learned from the governor that the investigator, Bart Schwartz, a former chief of the criminal division in the U.S. attorney's office, was working under the authority of the Moreland Act.

«This unpalatable and unacceptable traffic situation prompted Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, the Governor of Lagos State to commission the removal of the roundabouts under the Junction Improvement Works (JIW) project.

The D.A.'s sudden passing provoked conjecture that the governor might pick one of any number of figures, ranging from Public Advocate Letitia James to several prosecutors who worked under his predecessor, to take his place.

The governor made that pledge under pressure from the left - leaning Working Families Party in exchange for an endorsement.

Elder statesman and former governor of Old Kaduna State, Balarabe Musa, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari makes him sad because nothing has worked under his...

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo spoke for the first time since news broke that his former close associate is under federal investigation for possibly taking illegal payments from developers working on state economic development projects.

Prior to working at Amtrak, he was appointed head of the Governor's Office of Employee Relations, under Governor Mario M. Cuomo.

Under Governor Andrew Cuomo's leadership, HCR is investing resources to help companies like CCMI renew their commitment to New York State, to succeed, and to create new job opportunities for working families.»

Howe, who worked for Cuomo when the current governor was federal housing secretary under President Bill Clinton, was described by the source as isolated from friends and family and disconsolate as Bharara's investigation continues to unfold.

Under mounting pressure from good - government groups, unions and the Working Families Party, Governor Andrew Cuomo met with advocates of campaign finance reform to discuss passing publicly financed elections before the end of the state legislative session in June.

Pay has become a hot - button issue in Albany as the governor seeks a series of one - day furloughs for 100,000 state workers, after labor leaders refused to forgo a 4 percent raise for the state work force that was largely negotiated under Gov. Eliot Spitzer, or to delay a week's pay.

These new legislators are now bringing much needed change to Albany and, under the leadership of Senator Andrea Stewart - Cousins, we are working with Governor Andrew Cuomo to create jobs, reform government, protect reproductive rights and provide a fair, equal wage to working men and women alike.

But the WEP fell under controversy from women, as well as from the labor - backed Working Families Party, who saw the effort as a way to siphon votes from the liberal ballot line that has differed with the governor.

My tweet of Friday April 20, 2018 was typical of the reaction, «Actually Buhari was describing himself - he didn't get a good education and has no certificate; he's lived on the Nigerian state all his life; he doesn't like work; and he's fixated on Nigeria's oil...» In truth, Buhari has not presented evidence of completing secondary school - in all the elections he contested, including in 2015 he tendered affidavits to INEC and has declined to perform the simple task of providing his school certificate; since he joined the army in 1961, he has been a «ward» of the Nigerian state and served in multiple states as military governor, as Minister of Petroleum and Chairman of NNPC board under illegal military regimes; he was himself an unconstitutional military head of state; he was Chairman of Petroleum Trust Fund (PTF) under the despotic and thieving dictator, Abacha; and is now back as civilian president.

«If hard working New Yorkers want to give us money, I'll take it, because hard - working New Yorkers losing under this governor,» Astorino said.

Under the leadership of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, the departments of New York State government, local governments, economic development agencies such as the Rockland Economic Development Corporation, and the private sector are working hand in hand to create jobs and improve infrastructure so that New York, and places like Rockland County, are attractive places to work, live, and visit.

Steven Cohen, a former federal prosecutor who has worked under Cuomo in the attorney general's and governor's office, dismissed speculation that Cuomo could be harmed by the trial.

«We want the executive governor of Kaduna State to know that whatever plans he has for the youths never reaches it destination, it never goes down to the youths, instead those working under his cabinet are reaping the benefit either taking it to their families or friends,» he explained.

Much of the work by the Moreland Commission is ongoing, the report says, but it hopes its recommendations will fuel discussions between the governor and top legislators over a new ethics package that has been under discussion by Cuomo and top lawmakers for months.

CSEA can only hope that the Governor will recognize that his incompetent and arrogant approach to New York's budget crisis has been entirely counterproductive.CSEA members are working harder every day under increasingly difficult working conditions.

After graduate school, Mulrow worked as an assistant to the state budget director under former governor Hugh Carey, from 1981 to 1982.

Sodus Point Mayor Christian Tertinek said, «Under the leadership of Governor Cuomo, we have transformed the relationship between Albany and Upstate, and we are now working together to create opportunity and overcome challenges facing our communities, including the crisis on the shores of Lake Ontario.

HCR Commissioner / CEO Darryl C. Towns said, «Under Governor Cuomo's leadership, we are working to create an economic development strategy that is more than simple economic stimulus.

New York will be the first state in the nation to offer free college tuition to middle - class students under the new state budget deal worked out by Governor Andrew Cuomo and lawmakers.

Recounting his political ordeals, the former commissioner for works under the former Governor of the state, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola's administration accused Governor Rauf Aregbesola led government in the state of denying him access to become the monarch of his town.

«The governor is working very hard again to end the personal agendas and infighting that is causing the divide and unify the factions, which is more important than ever when our democratic values are under attack by the Trump administration,» DeRosa said.

Under the Bloomberg administration, Rahul Merchant was the city's first CIO in addition to being the seventh commissioner of the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications, while Rachel Haot held the title of Chief Digital Officer, the position she now has working for Governor Andrew Cuomo.

ALBANY, NY (11/01/2011)(readMedia)-- «The package of so called public sector reforms put forward under the banner of the Let NY Work coalition — apparently at the urging of Governor Andrew Cuomo - is another despicable broadside on working people.

At the time, the WFP was under investigation by the US attorney's office in connection with work done by its now defunct for - profit arm, Data & Field Services, in the 2009 election cycle, and then - state Attorney General Cuomo was running for governor on a platform that included an anti-corruption plank.

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(Syracuse) Howie Hawkins said today that if he was Governor he would use his power under Art. 4, Sec. 3 of the State Constitution to call the legislature into extraordinary session to ensure that they complete work on key issues before taking their six month paid vacation.

E.J. McMahon, with the fiscal watchdog group the Empire Center, has worked in and out of government for decades, including under former Governor George Pataki.

They endorsed Cuomo for reelection after the governor, under pressure, released a video speech promising to work for a number of specific issues.

The facts are clear — more Hoosiers are working than ever before and it is because of announcements from today and previously by companies such as: Salesforce, Amazon, General Motors, Subaru, and many more that Hoosiers will continue Indiana's growth and success under Governor Mike Pence.»

Under Governor Cuomo's leadership, ECC will work with the Regional Workforce Advancement Center and regional businesses to design curriculum and training that fulfils the skills gaps and ensures our students are placed in good jobs.»

Both men later worked for Andrew Cuomo when the current governor was the federal housing secretary under President Bill Clinton.