Kathy Hochul in 2014 New York Governor's race
On Gun Control:
Top rating from National Rifle Association
Hochul has taken strong stances that [gubernatorial opponent Zephyr] Teachout said are anathema to New York Democrats.
Hochul has a top rating from the National Rifle Association and has boasted of her opposition to Eliot Spitzer's proposal for driver licenses for undocumented immigrants in New York City.
Hochul has taken strong stances that [gubernatorial opponent Zephyr] Teachout said are anathema to New York Democrats.
Hochul has a top rating from the National Rifle Association and has boasted of her opposition to Eliot Spitzer's proposal for driver licenses for undocumented immigrants in New York City.
Source: Epoch Times on 2014 New York State Governor's race
Jul 8, 2014
On Immigration:
2007: No drivers licenses to undocumented immigrants
Teachout opened a new front against Cuomo with criticism of his own choice for Lieutenant Governor, Kathy Hochul, who is best known in the state for her 2007 battle against a plan to issue drivers licenses to undocumented immigrants.
Teachout said that in a state that typically focuses on "honoring the dignity of all immigrants" she is "disappointed" in Hochul. She described Hochul as someone "who has not traditionally been a friend of immigrant communities."
Source: Buzzfeed.com blog on 2014 New York State gubernatorial race
Jun 13, 2014
On Environment:
EPA cleanup of intolerable odors & emissions in Attica
Hochul announced that the EPA will now assume the lead role in the troubling situation at an Attica business, which has left the community exposed to intolerable odors and emissions. "The EPA & state DEC [will] to take the lead to investigate the
situation and conduct air and dust sample testing. It is unacceptable that residents continue to endure poor air quality and worry about their health, even when in their homes," Rep. Hochul said.
In partnership with the DEC, the
EPA has announced that they:- Have mobilized personnel to the site to work on controlling the fire and emissions;
- Have taken the lead on testing and remediation efforts;
- Will protect taxpayers by seeking cost recovery from the responsible
company.
Portions of a large pile of glass fragments at the facility are burning at 750 degrees, creating nuisance emissions. Further, odors and dust emanating from the facility have had an adverse affect on general quality of life in the community.
Source: US House press release in 2014 New York State Governor race
Sep 20, 2012
On Education:
Partnerships between employers and educational institutions
Following a School-to-Work roundtable, Congresswoman Kathy Hochul today announced her plan to introduce the Workforce-Ready Educate America Act, which partners local employers with educational institutions in an effort to create a job-ready workforce.
Said Congresswoman Hochul, "If we create a partnership between our local businesses and our local schools, we can provide our students with the sufficient skills to meet the needs of these fast-growing industries, while keeping a trained workforce right
here in Western New York."
Hochul's legislation would incentivize partnerships between employers and educational institutions by providing local businesses with a tax credit of $1,000 for each student participating in a qualified technical training
and skills partnering program.
Hochul will next convene a roundtable of local schools and potential industry partners to discuss the next steps in building a stronger relationship between educational institutions and local employers.
Source: US House press release in 2014 New York State Governor race
Mar 14, 2012
On Immigration:
Submit temporary guest worker applications online
America's farms are the best in the world. Our food is safer, higher in quality, and more efficiently grown than that of any other country. The labor and innovation of America's farmers puts food on the tables of not just families here at home, but for
hungry people across the world.As our farmers bring their goods to market in the 21st century economy, they expect to have a 21st century government that will help, not hinder, their business. That's why I call on the Secretary of Labor to allow
farmers to submit their H-2A applications for temporary guest workers online.
N.Y. farmers are increasingly relying on this program for the legal labor they need to plant and harvest their crops. This summer, I was absolutely shocked to learn that one
of my onion farms in Genesee County had to mail almost 20 pounds of paperwork to the Federal Government in order to participate in this program. There must be a better way. An online application program would save money for our farmers and our taxpayers.
Source: US House press release in 2014 New York State Governor race
Nov 30, 2011
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