Sentences with phrase «additional reforms»

He said additional reforms like automatic voter registration, same - day registration and use of electronic poll books would help to increase participation.

Every reader of this article could probably come up with additional reforms that would create a more responsive education system.

We plan to do more of the same and to undertake other initiatives to help bring about additional reforms.

One can hope that the DOE's actions also offer hope for additional reforms in the future.

The governor subsequently proposed additional reforms, including the creation of new inspector general officers for the SUNY and CUNY systems and a «chief procurement officer» within the Executive Chamber.

Additional reforms in the Act include repealing sections and titles of Dodd - Frank that limit capital formation, such as the Volcker Rule, and getting rid of the SEC's authority to «both prospectively and, possibly, retroactively eliminate or restrict securities arbitration.»

«Over the past four years, the Senate has enacted numerous election and ethics reforms and we have communicated to the Governor that we are willing to do many additional reforms,» said Scott Reif, a spokesman for the Senate GOP conference.

And without additional reforms Burnham's preferred provider policy may well be ruled illegal.

But Jindal will definitely need additional reform support to keep pressure on legislators to support his plans.

This represents the fact that it areas such as social security, the main obstacle for additional reforms seemed to come from ministers such as Iain Duncan Smith.

Quinn, who is preparing for a mayoral run, hasn't yet taken a position on any of the bills but said she believes additional reforms are necessary to make sure certain populations aren't being unfairly targeted by stop - and - frisk.

A DOI spokesperson told Gotham Gazette that the BOE had implemented a small percentage of those reforms but did not provide an official corrective action plan, did not implement key reforms, or keep DOI updated on whether additional reforms have been put in place.

Avella said he will continue to work toward additional reforms that affect all of the city's library systems.

Avella and Aubry signed an agreement to revisit the issue in the next legislative session to put together additional reforms.

However, Paresh believes changes to planning laws will not solely address the housing crisis, and is calling for the Government to introduce additional reforms to ensure that more people are able to jump onto the prope11rty ladder.

As for additional reform, in fairness, there are a number of well - intentioned and well - crafted proposals directed toward incremental improvement in the current reform model, but, with few exceptions, there seems to be little sentiment for serious introspection or candid appraisal of the current status of the reforms that have produced what has been dubbed «The Texas Miracle».

Former New York State Chief Judge Jonathan Lippmann, who headed the commission, said Cuomo has adopted some reforms but said additional reforms are needed.

But this ignores the fact that current proposals include many additional reforms — like heightened pleading and end - user protections.

«Without additional reforms to provide a greater tax benefit to low - and moderate - income homeowners and to reinvest the savings into providing affordable rental homes to those with the greatest needs, Mr. Trump's proposal would amplify MID's regressive effect; only the wealthiest Americans would benefit.»

NAR is seeking another long - term reauthorization combined with additional reforms to increase the accuracy of flood mapping, provide financial assistance for more homeowners to mitigate their risk before a flood occurs, and develop a more robust private insurance market.

That's why an increasing number of voices on both sides of the political spectrum have been pressing for additional reforms that would reduce the chances that the federal government will have to step in to save another big, dumb bank.

«We recognize the need for additional reform that will offer New Yorkers transparency and accountability,» wrote Heastie.

The allegations and convictions of corruption in state government are so widespread that additional reforms are needed.

Horner says it's now up to Cuomo to propose any additional reforms.

With that brief introduction, I would like to provide several key provisions in the Executive Budget, including those we support, several that we oppose, and additional reforms that we believe deserve legislative support.

Senate Republicans on Friday indicated a willingness to back «additional reforms» to the state's ethics and election laws as talk continues to swirl about a potential special session before the end of the year.

As far as the additional reform was concerned, the one that allowed more or less anyone to vote in his party's leadership contest, there was little comment.

Horner says it's now up to Governor Cuomo to propose any additional reforms.

Horner said it's now up to Cuomo to propose any additional reforms.

Council sources said any decision to go above the panel's recommendations would only come in conjunction with «significant» additional reforms.

But news of the additional reform measures emerged as good - government advocacy groups blasted other gubernatorial proposals to create Cuomo - appointed inspectors general overseeing state agencies, the SUNY and CUNY systems, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the State Education Department.

Jeremy Creelan, a former counsel to Cuomo, defends the governor's reform record, saying it's the Legislature's fault — «period» — that additional reforms haven't passed this year.

They said the act partially addressed the issue of over-incarceration and crowding in corrections facilities, but said additional reforms are necessary, including a comprehensive review of current summons practices.

«Much more needs to be done to restore the public's faith and I am working closely with several of my colleagues to push for additional reforms, including tougher campaign finance laws and the establishment of an independent nonpartisan redistricting commission.»

Recent modifications have streamlined the process but the New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) is urging for additional reform.

«I am going to depend on her to implement these additional reforms and continue to improve this agency,» de Blasio said.

In a series of interviews, EdSource executive director Louis Freedberg interviewed several leading experts about the continuing gap — and what additional reforms are needed to narrow or close it.

However, additional reforms are necessary: In order to access the benefits of competition, to provide effective customer choice and to integrate Central European and EU energy markets, Slovakia needs to finalise the unbundling of the gas sector and the privatisation of electricity distribution, eliminate electricity price distortions and ensure fair access to energy facilities including storage.

Each examination first explores the institutions and processes (the regulatory environment) that led to the adoption of a new regulatory framework, describes the most salient aspects of the regulatory framework in place today, then gauges the current political environment surrounding the new regulatory framework, and, finally, discusses the additional reforms that are under consideration for the future.

He suggests two additional reforms that would lead to better protection of intellectual property and high - quality patents: One would require clear identification of patent owners, their affiliates, and partners or licensors to provide transparency to defendants in any potential infringement action.