Sentences with phrase «supporters say states»

Supporters say states, districts and individual schools would be free to surpass the national standards, just not fall below them.

Supporters say the state can protect consumers by using its lucrative IT contracts as leverage Assemblywoman Patricia Fahy, of Albany, and Sen. David Carlucci, of Clarkstown, detailed their proposal on Tuesday.

More than five years in, Kentucky may be ahead of the rest of the country on its use of the Common Core, but Common Core's supporters say the state and the standards still need more time to move the needle.

Not exact matches

Islamic State said in a statement distributed online by supporters that one of its fighters had targeted Shi'ite militiamen with hand grenades and a suicide vest.

And while the bill's supporters argue that the legislation is a sensible fix that gives states much - needed flexibility on health care programs, the AMA, AAMC, and AARP say it would benefit the young, the healthy, and the rich at the expense of the old, the sick, and the poor by taking hacksaw to the Medicaid program that covers low - income Americans and allowing states to opt out of benefits requirements and other regulations under Obamacare, formally known as the Affordable Care Act.

«I hope that the clear message of this attack will be understood by the terrorists as well as their regional and international supporters,» said Amir Ali Hajizadeh, the head of the Revolutionary Guards» aerospace unit, according to the website of Iranian state television.

Trump supporters say Clinton deserves to be prosecuted for her handling of U.S. foreign policy as President Barack Obama's first - term secretary of state and for her use of a private email server while in that office.

The Pyongyang government's state - run media said the cyber attack on Sony's Hollywood studio may have been the work of pro-North Korean supporters in a report on Sunday that dismissed charges that the country itself was to blame as «wild rumor.»

While supporters say the law protects small business owners» religious freedom, critics say it will allow for discrimination against gay customers and drive business out of the state.

Supporters of Green Mountain say the company is bound to maintain its grip on the United States, since its machines exclusively carry many of the nation's biggest coffee brands, including Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts and Folgers.

Supporters have praised the government for supporting the elderly, who are some of the most vulnerable in society, while critics have said increasing the state pension is a ploy to secure votes from older people, the majority of whom vote Conservative.

She's an Obama supporter living in a conservative state, and she said was on edge because of the election.

The court said that supporters of the state ban on same - sex marriages, 2008's Proposition 8, couldn't challenge a lower court's decision striking it down.

State Rep. Alonzo Baldonado, who represents a district south of Albuquerque, said he would support Trump, and Trump will need more prominent supporters to step forward if he is to reach the 30 percent threshold with Hispanics that many experts say he will need to win in November.

«I am a very strong supporter of separation of church and state,» she says.

Supporters say the buy - local program keeps Alaska money in state, gives kids healthier choices than heat - to - eat processed meals, and helps create food security for a state that imports nearly all its groceries.

«As an early supporter of the Working Families Party and a member of the New York State Senate's Independent Democratic Conference, I have always believed that voters should have choice,» Savino said in a statement released by her campaign committee this afternoon.

When supporters of the central coordination of the provision of healthcare by the state say that healthcare is a human right they mean that this right ought to place an obligation on everyone... to act in such as way as to support everyone else's health needs

«In the past four years in the Cuomo administration, Kathy Hochul has been an important part of a team that has delivered progressive gains for New York's working families — an increase in the minimum wage for all New Yorkers, and a historic increase in wages for airport workers — and has been a staunch supporter of civil rights issues that matter to our members and everyone in the state,» said 32BJ SEIU President Héctor Figueroa.

«I will continue being a strong, outspoken, passionate supporter of efforts to make New York State an even better, more affordable place,» the senator said.

A measure that supporters say would codify Roe v. Wade in state law has also failed to gain a vote as opponents contend it is an unnecessary expansion of abortion rights.

Molinaro, who has been highly critical of Cuomo, said that while he won't run for the state's highest office, he believes New York needs «new leadership, new ideas and renewal of a spirit of community that too many of our elected officials have abandoned,» and he vowed to be an «ardent supporter» of whoever is ultimately tapped by the GOP.

He said, «What happened is a signal that Governor Abubakar may be forcing Speaker Dogara and his supporters to defect to the opposition party ahead of 2019 elections if our complaints to nullify the congress in the state is not addressed».

Cuomo and other supporters say that, in addition to saving billions of dollars when the new employees retire 30 years from now, it also is attractive to workers who may spend just a short time in state government and want a portable plan.

With that said, and although the decision was made, one which must have been difficult for the Board of Elections; I must state that the negative influences internally and externally within the Republican party of those such as John Haggerty and Bart Haggerty (employees, supporters, friends, and colleagues of New York City Councilman Eric Ulrich); and the ever so trivial personal and territorial egos of Myrna Littlewort and Gigi Salvador has caused the results of the disqualifying the nomination and designation of the only candidate seeking ballot, a Hispanic Republican in the 35th Assembly District, Eric M. Mingott.

The government has since dismissed more than 150,000 state employees, saying it is rooting out coup supporters.

Supporters say the move would strengthen abortion rights in the state; opponents call it an unnecessary expansion.

In writing a letter to supporters today, Kudlow outlined the challenges facing the United States and said the 19th Congressional District is «ground zero in the fight for America's future.»

State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, a long time supporter of public finance, says this plan comes too late in the election cycle, and relies on the State Board of Elections, a board widely viewed as incompetent, to set up the program.

As a result, Hochul said, she and Cuomo are forming the new ballot line to «mobilize women and supporters all across the state.»

Q&A topics include: why the mayor and Governor Cuomo appear friendly and cooperative on pre-K when together but express different views when apart, will the city fund a single year of full day pre-K if the state does not, how many of the prospective new pre-K seats are in traditional public schools v. charter schools, what is the greatest challenge in converting existing 1/2 day pre-K sites into full day sites, how can the mayor assure that proceeds of his proposed income tax surcharge would remain dedicated solely to the pre - K / middle school program, regulatory issues around pre-K operators, how there can be space available in neighborhoods where schools are overcrowded, how many of the prospective new sites are in schools v. other locations, why the mayor is so opposed to co-locations of charter schools while seeking to co-locate new pre-K programs, the newly - announced ad campaign by charter school supporters, his views on academically screened high schools, his view on the school bus contracts, why he refused off - topic questions Friday evening despite saying on Friday morning that he would take such questions, the status of 28 charter schools expecting to open in fall 2014 in locations approved by the Bloomberg administration, his upcoming appearance on the TV series The Good Wife and his view on city employees marching in the Manhattan St. Patrick's Day Parade in uniform / with banners.

He added that this is the second time Bafarawa is receiving such massive support across the country, saying last month, a group of PDP supporters under the auspices of Northern Youths Coalitions Alliance met in Kaduna and called on him to openly declare or they will match to his house with two million people to put pressure on him to run,» the source stated.

One Fifth Avenue sidewalk was filled with two groups of protesters who have appeared each year, both critical of Israel: anti-Zionist ultra-Orthodox Jews who oppose Israel's existence, saying only the Messiah can establish a Jewish state; and supporters of a Palestinian state who hoisted their red, black, white and green flags.

«I will not be your next governor, but the Democrats of this great state have been heard,» the New York Times reported Teachout said to supporters at Hudson Terrace, a club in Midtown.

It also changes the perception that the state is hostile to business, supporters say.

«That's great news for our campaign, as Andrew Cuomo will be forced to take on a high - profile challenge from a celebrity - activist who is guaranteed the spotlight from the state and national media,» Molinaro said in an email to supporters.

Minister of Mines and Steel Development and winner of the Ekiti State APC governorship primary election, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has cautioned his supporters against harbouring any ill feelings towards his co-contestants and their supporters, saying that they are all leaders who should be accorded great respect in view of their sterling qualities and contributions to the party.

The ad also comes as the New York State United Teachers union released a 10 - day radio ad purchase opposing the EITC (tax credit supporters say the pair of ads released today are not a response to the NYSUT radio ad).

Supporters of the ban on e-cigs said the state should step in because the devices have not been regulated by the Federal Drug Administration.

«The whole bunch of them got wiped out,» said former Borough President Guy Molinari, a Grimm supporter, who said that Grimm won the balloting in the home election districts of Fossella, Lanza and Brooklyn state Sen. Martin Golden, another Allegretti ally.

Supporters of the downtown hospital, like Utica Mayor Rob Palmieri, say the opportunity is too good to pass up, especially when the state is making a significant investment in the project.

Supporters including the New York Bar Association and the New York People's Convention, backed by activist Bill Samuels, say a convention could fix the state's partisan redistricting process, as well as create more environmental protections and measures to close campaign finance loopholes.

Akeredolu, while addressing the crowd of APC supporters, said he would ensure the creation of employment for the youth in the state.

Supporters include the state's 68 year old chief judge, while opponents say the measure is too flawed to be approved.

«The residents of the town of Camillus are residents of New York state,» says Camillus town parks Director Eric Bacon, one of the aviation museum supporters.

Hawkins says studies from his supporters say a solar plant at the base would produce electricity far below current prices, helping business and industry in the state that have been hurt by high power prices.

State Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D - Fresh Meadows) has become a staunch supporter of increased transit options for northeast Queens commuters since her swearing in to office at the beginning of the year and said the surplus money could make a big difference in her district.

«On behalf of my family, everyone at Wilmorite and our Lago Resort & Casino partners, employees and supporters, I want to thank the New York State Gaming Commission for the trust they have shown in us,» Wilmot said in a prepared statement issued seconds after the commission unanimously approved the license in New York City.

Supporters of the measure to give state aid for college tuition to children of undocumented immigrants say they are disappointed and saddened that the measure lost in the Senate by just one vote.

State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, also a Clinton delegate and a longtime Clinton ally, said the larger concern is that Sanders supporters will stay home in November.