Sentences with phrase «advocates for passage»

Advocates for passage insist the proposal, while imperfect, represents the best chance on the horizon to change the system.

Occupy Ghana, which has been strong advocates for the passage of the Right To Information Bill, has called on the government to provide dates on when it will «publish and gazette the Bill,» on when the «bill shall be tabled for debate in Parliament» and finally on when «the Parliamentary Select Committee on Constitutional, Legal and Parliamentary affairs shall conclude its deliberations on the Bill.»

Child Victims Act Since 2006 Safe Horizon has taken an increased leadership role in advocating for passage of the Child Victims Act by organizing an energetic, statewide coalition of survivors and advocates, leading press conferences with key government officials, advocating directly with lawmakers in Albany, and more.

In addition to the Governor, I'd like to thank Assemblymember Deborah Glick and former Senator Daniel Squadron for authoring and passing this important legislation, Assemblymember Niou for co-sponsoring it and advocating for its passage, and all the community activists who have worked to ensure that the Battery Park City Authority is responsive to residents.»

Since 2006 Safe Horizon has taken an increased leadership role in advocating for passage of the Child Victims Act by organizing an energetic, statewide coalition of survivors and advocates, leading press conferences with key government officials, advocating directly with lawmakers in Albany, and more.

Grieshaber - Geddes advocated for passage of «Jenna's Law» to end parole for first time violent felons after her daughter, Jenna Grieshaber, was murdered by a parolee in Albany.

The legislators are being joined in their reform efforts by Janice Grieshaber - Geddes, a Manlius mother who successfully advocated for passage of «Jenna's Law» to end parole for first time violent felons after her daughter, Jenna Grieshaber, was murdered by a parolee in Albany.

They urged Governor Cuomo to get off the fence and advocate for passage in the legislature.

«I continue to advocate for passage of this legislation I sponsor at Madison County's request as a means to provide increased revenue for county services,» Sen. Valesky said in a statement about the bill.

Cuomo, who successfully advocated for the passage of gun control legislation after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012, called for «real action» following the most recent school shooting.

The NYers United for Marriage, which advocated for passage of the marriage equality bill, significantly outspent its opposition.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WBEN)- New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is advocating for the passage of the «Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security Act» or the SHIELD Act.

Earlier this year, Gov. Andrew Cuomo successfully advocated for the passage of a $ 15 minimum wage plan with the help of major labor unions and a nonprofit they created called The Mario Cuomo Campaign for Economic Justice.

Asked last night at state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli's fundraiser at the Roosevelt Hotel whether he wants to see the marriage bill brought to the floor of a Senate, Gov. David Paterson adopted a hands - off approach, saying: «I supported same - sex marriage legislation when I was running for lieutenant governor with Governor Spitzer, and we had advocated for its passage and we are ready to have it passed at any time.

She will also continue advocating for passage of the Small Business Jobs Survival Act, to ensure that small businesses have a greater chance of settling with landlords to stay in their locations.

The Daily News has advocated for passage of the law the past several years.

«Corey has inspired and comforted countless survivors of sexual abuse, and now will be using his megaphone to change child sexual abuse laws state - by - state,» said CHILD USA CEO Marci Hamilton, a leading advocate for passage of the Child Victims Act in New York.

(Harrisburg, PA — May 3, 2011)-- Hundreds of students, teachers, parents and legislators gathered at the Capitol Tuesday to show their support for the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program and to advocate for passage of Senate Bill 1, legislation that would greatly expand school choice options in Pennsylvania.

She has lived, taught, and studied in New York, California, and Pennsylvania, becoming actively involved in advocating for the passage of educational policies and funding formulas for the betterment of urban schools and English language learners.

The Rodel Foundation of Delaware has been advocating for the passage of SB 172, which Rodel called «a monumental foot in the door for addressing Delaware's arcane school funding system.»

During the 2017 Maryland General Assembly session, Maryland Hunger Solutions and our partners across the state are working to reduce poverty and food insecurity by advocating for the passage of the following bills:

Speeches at the celebration also urged participants to advocate for the passage of Proposition 30 at the state level, as well as Proposition Z locally.

For the past two years, I have been advocating for the passage of two bills to protect Michigan's shelter pets: a bill to end pound seizure (giving shelter cats and dogs for experimentation) and to end gas chamber euthanasia.

Those who advocated for the passage of AB 2304 take issue with the notion that anesthesia - free teeth cleanings harm animals, despite the fact that the CVMB, the agency that licenses and disciplines veterinarians, reports receiving numerous letters from pet owners stating otherwise.

I was a big supporter and advocate for the passage of the new Safe Access Law, legislation that bolsters protections around reproductive health centers.

NAR supported both bills and worked with the Marketplace Fairness Coalition to advocate for their passage.

The REALTOR ® Day program includes a luncheon at the Hilton Capitol Center, a visit to the State Capitol to advocate for passage of the Louisiana First - Time Homebuyer Program and to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, as well as entrance to the networking reception with legislators at the LR office, PLUS a Louisiana REALTORS ® polo shirt to be worn throughout REALTOR ® Day.

Just a few weeks later, President Yorkis, Government Affairs Committee Chair Steve Medeiros, and MAR Past President Corinne Fitzgerald testified before the Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Business, once again advocating for the passage of the H.O.M.E Bill.

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There are even some pressure points for patient advocates who think Cures» passage is a net societal benefit.

Obviously, I'm a big advocate for mutual submission in marriage, as that is what I believe those biblical passages ultimately teach and this is what works best in our marriage, but more important than adopting a single household model — either patriarchal or egalitarian — is adopting the posture of Jesus Christ, who emptied himself of power and took the role of servant.

Those who advocate for «biblical equality» often overlook those passages in which women are clearly regarded by the writers of Scripture as less than equal.]

Recent outcomes supported by the BRICC Coalition include the passage of KRS - 244 medical amnesty law in Kentucky, AlcoholEdu & Haven population level prevention, support for Greeks Advocating Mature Management of Alcohol (GAMMA) student organization and development / dissemination of the Voice of Reason Initiative.

Mass Audubon supported its passage in 2008, and as we advocate for implementation of the GWSA, we are working for future generations to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.

Now advocates have a new tool to help achieve just such a lofty goal: It's called the Good Food Purchasing Policy and after its successful passage in 2012 by the Los Angeles Unified School District and the city of LA, school districts and cities across the country are exploring its possibilities for shaping how public food, like school lunch, is procured.

The president and I are advocating for the rapid passage of a strong re-authorization bill to improve the health and nutrition of our nation's children.

A coalition of child sex abuse survivors and advocates pushing for passage of the Child Victims Act this week began targeting four state Senate Republicans with automated phone calls to their constituents in their home districts.

At 1:15 p.m., advocates and members of the state Senate Democratic conference call for passage of the Child Victims Act, Senate Democratic Conference Room (315), stat Capitol, Albany.

Advocates pushing for passage of the Child Victims Act have begun running a digital ad campaign that largely targets those living in the district of state Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan, who has kept the legislation from coming to the floor for a vote.

ALBANY — Good - government advocates are pinning their hopes for passage of substantial ethics and campaign finance reforms on very public examinations of alleged corruption set to take place over the next six months.

One man who says he is a former victim, and is now an advocate, said this is the year for the act's passage.

• Advocates for women applauded passage of a bill that expands employment protections for pregnant women under the state's anti-discrimination statutes.

Also at 9:30 a.m., American Heart Association Advocates asking for the passage of Tobacco 21, S3978 / A273, to raise the minimum legal age for tobacco sales to 21, third floor of the Legislative Office Building, Albany.

Advocates for the City University of New York this week sent a letter to Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the top legislative leaders in the Senate and Assembly urging a contract for CUNY workers as well as the passage of a maintenance of effort bill to fix infrastructure problems at public college system's campuses.

At noon, immigrants and advocates will gather before the Westchester Government Building to rally for passage of the Westchester Immigrant Protection Act, which is slated or a vote this afternoon, 148 Martine Ave., White Plains.

One man who says he is a former victim, and is now an advocate, says this is the year for the act's passage.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Local advocates are calling for the passage of the Child Victims Act, legislation that would extend the statute of limitations in criminal cases from 23 years to 28, and to age 50 in civil cases.

At 12:30 p.m., Sen. Diane Savino and environmental advocates from groups discuss the Legislature's passage of the «Community Risk and Resiliency Act» and call for the governor to sign it; parking lot across the street from Savino's district office, 36 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island.

The development is sure to disappoint advocates and lawmakers who had pushed for the legislation and urged Cuomo to take a firmer role in its passage this week.

The governor and IDC Leader Jeff Klein have been pushing hard for a more robust public system since the passage of the one - year, state comptroller - only program that was included in the 2014 - 125 budget and quickly panned by reform advocates.

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