Sentences with phrase «woman leader in the state»

There has never been a woman leader in the state Senate, either.

The APC Woman Leader in the state, Dr. Janeth Oyubu, while pledging the support of the APC women in the state for the government, alleged that the PDP government had hijacked all the palliatives initiated by the Buhari government.

Among others were also Dr Saka Balogun, former Chief of Staff to former Governor Adebayo Alao - Akala, Chief (Mrs Abosede Adedibu), former Oyo SUBEB chairman, Professor Soji Adejumo and former PDP Women Leader in the state, Chief (Mrs) Christiana Babalola.

Not exact matches

They were all there for a roundtable discussion intended to kick off a new binational effort called the «United States Canada Council for the Advancement of Women Business Leaders - Female Entrepreneurs», an awkwardly - named effort with the broad mandate of advancing women in the workpWomen Business Leaders - Female Entrepreneurs», an awkwardly - named effort with the broad mandate of advancing women in the workpwomen in the workplace.

Still, such history may be reflected in the fact that there are few women among State Street's top leaders, most of whom began their careers at least 20 years ago.

With support of the CRLA Foundation, she co-founded Líderes Campesinas, in 1992, the first state - based farmworker women's unique grass roots organization that became a movement of campesina leaders advocating on behalf of campesinas.

Founded by former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in 1997, the organization trains and mentors women leaders as agents of transformative change in economic development, human rights and political participation.

You can read the full report here to learn more about the state of women - owned businesses in the United States — and what more can be done to support these women leaders.

Neville i mentioned those people only because the discussion was talking about dominionism the combination of the church and state as a governing rule all those people were government leaders all of them suffered in there own way.Its was the suffering that prepared them for the roles that they were to play and there faith in God was what helped them get through.We are made stronger in our weakness no matter how important or unimportant we may appear to others.I guess it is easy to fall into the lie about political involvement that its hard to make change but some people have had a huge impact.Really it is God who deserves the praise he is the one that creats the opportunitys to make impact on the world as in our strength we can do nothing.In hebrews the great men and woman of faith there are those that seemed unimportant to the world and many suffered for there faith Our Lord knows everyone by name and every small act of faith we do he remembers because we do it out of our love for him that is what the christian walk is about living for Jesus and sharing that love with others.brentnz.

Sister Weisenbeck is an officer and past president of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, a canonically approved membership organization which exists as a support system and corporate voice for leaders of religious institutes of Catholic Sisters in the United States.

In Hobart supporting the Tasmanian Greens ahead of the state election, Greens leader Richard Di Natale said «in one of our states, women are not getting access to safe terminations»In Hobart supporting the Tasmanian Greens ahead of the state election, Greens leader Richard Di Natale said «in one of our states, women are not getting access to safe terminations»in one of our states, women are not getting access to safe terminations».

«I mean, in this day and age, where you've got women that are like the leaders of certain industries and women that are heads of state and not to be able to join a golf course?

With 2,312 points, she remains the career scoring leader in both women's and men's basketball at Arkansas State.

San Francisco — On Jan 29, Senator Scott Wiener will join state and local legislators, advocates, and business leaders to announce a new state bill to create new requirements supporting lactation in the workplace for working women.

A key reason behind the recent turnaround in breastfeeding among minority mothers in Illinois and particularly in the metropolitan Chicago area, state and local public health leaders say, is a common - sense peer counselor program launched in WIC (Women, Infants and Children program) clinics, which serve women who are poor and nutritionally «at risk.&rWomen, Infants and Children program) clinics, which serve women who are poor and nutritionally «at risk.&rwomen who are poor and nutritionally «at risk.»

In response to the high costs for women, families and states, some state leaders have explored a range of strategies to help women plan, space or prevent future pregnancies.

Stewart - Cousins has been the leader of the Senate Democrats since 2012 and is the first woman to lead a legislative conference in the state Legislature.

Klein can over play his hand one way: Being seen as denying significant power to Sen. Andrea Stewart - Cousins, the Democratic minority leader who would be the first black woman to hold the majority leader post in state government.

«I am running to build a real Democratic State Senate majority that finally fully funds our public schools, protects tenants from being thrown out of their homes and strengthens our loophole ridden rent laws, passes badly needed ethics reforms, election reforms and real criminal justice reforms and makes Andrea Stewart - Cousins the first woman Senate Majority Leader, breaking up the so - called «three men in a room.»

Stewart - Cousins, a Yonkers Democrat, was first elected leader of the conference in 2012 and is the first woman to lead a legislative conference in state government history.

Good Government Groups to Cuomo and Legislative Leaders: Pass Reform Before Budget Deadline Several good - government groups, including the New York Public Interest Research Group, Common Cause, Citizen Action, the League of Women Voters, and the Brennan Center, gathered in Albany on Tuesday to encourage state leaders to enact comprehensive campaign finance Leaders: Pass Reform Before Budget Deadline Several good - government groups, including the New York Public Interest Research Group, Common Cause, Citizen Action, the League of Women Voters, and the Brennan Center, gathered in Albany on Tuesday to encourage state leaders to enact comprehensive campaign finance leaders to enact comprehensive campaign finance reform.

Finding Edith Bunker Women who could be swayed to vote for Ms. Watson Coleman, the state's General Assembly majority leader from 2006 to 2009, were a key target, said Mr. Wilkins, suggesting that women who could be categorized as Reagan Democrats or «Archie Bunker Voters» were more persuadable than men in the distWomen who could be swayed to vote for Ms. Watson Coleman, the state's General Assembly majority leader from 2006 to 2009, were a key target, said Mr. Wilkins, suggesting that women who could be categorized as Reagan Democrats or «Archie Bunker Voters» were more persuadable than men in the distwomen who could be categorized as Reagan Democrats or «Archie Bunker Voters» were more persuadable than men in the district.

Whereas, throughout America's history, New York State has been a leader in civil, human, and social rights; this is well illustrated by the number of suffragists who called New York home and the choice of Seneca Falls for the first Women's Rights Convention held in 1848; this momentous event outlined certain rights that women should be granted, including the right to vote, thereby sparking the nationwide crusade for women's suffrageWomen's Rights Convention held in 1848; this momentous event outlined certain rights that women should be granted, including the right to vote, thereby sparking the nationwide crusade for women's suffragewomen should be granted, including the right to vote, thereby sparking the nationwide crusade for women's suffragewomen's suffrage; and

Operatives of the Inspector General of Police Special Intelligence Response Team, IRT, weekend, in Benin, Edo State, reportedly arrested a leader of a gang of bank robbers, who usually disguised as a woman during operations.

«Not only is Jerry Nadler bucking the unity agreement that Governor Cuomo, Senate Democrats and labor leaders have worked for, he is working to unseat the only Latina and first Dominican woman in the State Senate, which only demonstrates how out of touch he is with the goals of the Democratic Party and it's leadership,» said Barbara Brancaccio, spokesperson for Alcantara's campaign.

Andrea Stewart - Cousins is the first woman to head a legislative conference in the state legislature and the first black female Senate minority leader (now that a group of breakaway Democrats has disbanded).

But the speculation has been Cuomo formed the Women's Equality Party in part to challenge the supremacy of the WFP as the left - leaning third party ballot line in the state, or at the very least to make party leaders nervous heading in to Election Day.

In a swing across Central New York today, Terry O'Neill, president of the National Organization for Women, says it's important that New York is be a leader by passing the agenda that ranges from health care to economic issues, because states are where women's issues are languisWomen, says it's important that New York is be a leader by passing the agenda that ranges from health care to economic issues, because states are where women's issues are languiswomen's issues are languishing.

The party leaders stated these in Ilaro, Yewa South Local Government Area of the state, when Adekunbi met with women groups from the Ogun West Senatorial District.

The Governor, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Tunji Bello, said the leaders of markets in the State had been warned and counseled several times on the need to rein in on their market men and women to desist from disturbing others through their trading activities on the roads, but some had become adamant.

The leader would not characterize her approach as distinctly feminine, but prides herself on being the first woman to head a conference in state government.

In addition to local business leaders, State Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffee made an appearance, stating that she intended to use what she learned in her continued work as chairwoman of the New York State Assembly Task Force on Women's IssueIn addition to local business leaders, State Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffee made an appearance, stating that she intended to use what she learned in her continued work as chairwoman of the New York State Assembly Task Force on Women's Issuein her continued work as chairwoman of the New York State Assembly Task Force on Women's Issues.

«The governor's backroom deals have left us with a situation where Andrea Stewart - Cousins, the leader of the Senate Democrats, the highest - elected woman in New York state, is not in the room, but the king of the eight - member IDC — Jeff Klein, who is accused of sexual misconduct himself — is,» Nixon said.

But with a month to go before the elections, state Senate Democrats, who if they win will make Andrea Stewart - Cousins the first woman leader of the chamber, said they are set to use Trump's latest controversy against every Republican candidate in a series of mailings and television ads.

Barbara Bartoletti, with the League of Women Voters, says in 1967, the last time a convention was held, most of the delegates were state lawmakers, judges and party leaders.

State Sen. Jamie Raskin, one of Matthews» best funded primary opponents, has sought to tout his own support from women such as state Senate Majority Leader Catherine Pugh, whose endorsement is featured high on his campaign website, and with a «Women For Jamie» rally his campaign held Sunday in Bethesda,State Sen. Jamie Raskin, one of Matthews» best funded primary opponents, has sought to tout his own support from women such as state Senate Majority Leader Catherine Pugh, whose endorsement is featured high on his campaign website, and with a «Women For Jamie» rally his campaign held Sunday in Bethesda,women such as state Senate Majority Leader Catherine Pugh, whose endorsement is featured high on his campaign website, and with a «Women For Jamie» rally his campaign held Sunday in Bethesda,state Senate Majority Leader Catherine Pugh, whose endorsement is featured high on his campaign website, and with a «Women For Jamie» rally his campaign held Sunday in Bethesda,Women For Jamie» rally his campaign held Sunday in Bethesda, Md..

He not only had Hillary, but also Bill Clinton appear at get out the vote rallies, he met with Orthodox Jewish leaders, and sent emails to women voters touting his support for the Women's Equality Act, an issue he has campaigned for in bus tours across the swomen voters touting his support for the Women's Equality Act, an issue he has campaigned for in bus tours across the sWomen's Equality Act, an issue he has campaigned for in bus tours across the state.

With only one week until two Rensselaer County Legislators face off in a special election for the 107th Assembly District seat, Democratic candidate Cindy Doran received support from numerous Democratic women leaders from across the state on yesterday afternoon.

If the Democrats succeed in their quest to take control of the state Senate, their leader, Andrea Stewart - Cousins, would be the first woman to break into the «four - men - in - a-room» budget negotiations circle.

«While serving in the New York State Senate, Terry Gipson proved to be a very effective leader, committed to women's equality, and focused on helping working families succeed,» said Senator Kirsten Gillibrand.

Her warm - up act included several female firsts: State Senator Andrea Stewart - Cousins, the first female legislative conference leader in the New York State, Assemblywoman Deborah Glick, the legislature's first openly lesbian member, and Public Advocate Letitia James, the first woman of color to hold citywide office in New York City, as well as city first lady Chirlane McCray and former congresswoman Gabby Giffords, who is now one of the country's best - known advocates for gun control.

«The men, women and children living in NYCHA housing deserve better than what they're getting from their elected leaders, and with the selection of an independent construction manager and a record $ 250 million state investment, we will deliver the support needed for families to lead quality, healthy lives in New York City.»

«The Senate took action today on two bills designed to further protect and enhance women's rights in the Empire State, including legislation to help put an end to the despicable practice of human trafficking,» Senate GOP Leader Dean Skelos said.

Backed by a broad coalition made up of labor, civil rights, and women's organizations and almost 600 faith leaders ---- what one Albany insider described as the sort of group «needed to get anything progressive done» in the Legislature ---- EPSA earlier this year launched a media drive worth more than $ 300,000 targeting specific state senators.

«The Democratic Party is a leader on democratic issues, and on women's issues, but if you came from the Congressional district that I represented — the most Republican in the state — there are a lot of women who are registered Republicans who do believe in women's right to choose,» Ms. Hochul told the Observer after the press conference.

After all, most of the people crying for Silver's ouster are Republicans, from state GOP leader Ed Cox to the representatives from Staten Island to a group of GOP women in the Assembly.

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and past Secretary of State Hillary Clinton noted Slaughter's role as a leader in forwarding causes including women's rLeader Nancy Pelosi and past Secretary of State Hillary Clinton noted Slaughter's role as a leader in forwarding causes including women's rleader in forwarding causes including women's rights.

In attendance at the declaration are the zonal secretary of PDP, Pegba Otemolu; deputy state chairman, Boye Adesina; and the state woman leader, Mrs. Remi Adesoji.

«The WFP is proud to have progressive women leaders from Gloria Steinem and Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez to Cynthia Nixon, Public Advocate Tish James, and Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito all urging women to join them in voting on the WFP line,» said the party State Director Bill Lipton.

A former State Woman Leader of the Peoples» Democratic Party (PDP), Lady Victoria Mel - Udoh stated that the forum was embarking on a ward - to - ward drive to strengthen the APC in the senatorial district.