Sentences with phrase «against districts with»

As state education officials consider the possibility of sanctions against districts with large numbers of students opting out, they also promise a plan to boost participation.

According to a lawsuit filed by parents with the Campaign for Fiscal Equity, New York State has systematically discriminated against districts with black, Latino, and poor students by inadequately funding their education.

The GOP majority has been strongly supportive of the Endless Testing Regime, which has tried to shove testing down the throats of students, parents and teachers and used threats against districts with high opt out rates.

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Meanwhile, Netflix's success with the Avery case has even paved the way for an Investigation Discovery follow - up television special on the case that aired last month, while former Wisconsin District Attorney Ken Kratz is reportedly writing a book about his experience leading the state's prosecution against Avery and Dassey.

A senior prosecutor known for winning a murder conviction in the killing of Etan Patz has been put in charge of the Manhattan district attorney's investigation into rape allegations against the movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, two people with knowledge of the investigation said.

On Tuesday, April 10, 2018, a federal jury in Eastern District of Texas awarded VirnetX Holding Corp. (VHC) with a $ 502.6 million verdict against Apple Inc. finding that Apple was...

A federal grand jury in the District of Columbia returned an indictment Friday against 13 Russian nationals and three Russian entities accused of violating US laws to interfere with US elections and political processes.

A federal grand jury in the District of Columbia returned an indictment Friday against 13 Russian nationals and three Russian entities accused of violating US laws to interfere with US elections and political...

In March of 2016, the District Court agreed with Walmart and in a 109 page opinion stated, «Puerto Rico's AMT, on its face, clearly discriminates against interstate commerce.»

The U.S. Justice Department had just filed a 198 - page lawsuit against Barclays in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York replete with allegations of breathtaking securities fraud.

On March 6, 2018, Judge Jack B. Weinstein of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York ruled that virtual currencies are commodities under the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and therefore subject to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's (CFTC) anti-fraud and anti-manipulation enforcement authority.1 Granting the CFTC's request for a preliminary injunction against the defendants who allegedly engaged in deception and fraud involving virtual currency spot markets, Judge Weinstein noted that «[u] ntil Congress clarifies the matter,» the CFTC has «concurrent authority» along with other state and federal administrative agencies and civil and criminal courts over transactions in virtual currency.2

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), working in coordination with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of California (USAO - NDCA), assessed a $ 700,000 civil money penalty recently against Ripple Labs Inc. and its whollyowned subsidiary, XRP II, LLC (formerly known as XRP Fund II, LLC).

On March 26, a group of New York — based lawyers headed by Edward D. Fagan, who spearheaded successful suits on behalf of Holocaust survivors against European firms that collaborated with the Nazis in using concentration camp inmates as laborers, filed suit in U.S. District Court in Brooklyn against FleetBoston Financial, the insurance giant Aetna, and railroad conglomerate CSX Corporation, on the grounds that these corporations are the successors of companies that profited from slavery before the Civil War.

Four in the morning and buried deep in an industrial district in a darkened, cavernous warehouse, frenetic breakbeats push up against the walls, lights flash rhythmically, and bodies move in time with bass that shakes the ceiling.

Jack, District Judge: Plaintiff, McIlhenny Company, a corporation of the State of Maine, which, with its predecessors, for many years past, has manufactured at Avery Island, Louisiana, a condiment known as «Tabasco Pepper Sauce,» brings this action against defendant Ed.

ADM gets away with heavy - handed behavior, according to another civil antitrust suit filed against ADM and three other companies two weeks ago in a St. Paul, Minn., U.S. District Court, because it is the largest U.S. producer of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), controlling about one - third of the $ 2.6 billion U.S. market.

After voting against it, Simmons appointed Trustee Donald Pochopien to work with a Park District representative to look into purchasing all or part of the property.

The Glen Ellyn and Oak Brook Park Districts will proceed with a lawsuit Wednesday against the Du Page County Board of Election Commissioners despite a successful petition drive in Glen Ellyn to place three alternative referendum questions on the ballot.

The Glen Ellyn Park District offers competitive soccer at a variety of age levels, along with opportunities to travel to compete against other area teams.

The Park Board has scheduled an executive session for Saturday morning, and board President Ken Nolan said he expects the five - member board to vote to proceed with a lawsuit against the school district.

It was around 11 p.m. when a firework landed near where Kristina Perez was standing in West Lawn Park «and exploded with such force that it traumatically amputated her right foot and lower leg,» according to a lawsuit filed by Perez against the city, the Park District and two people who Perez alleges set off the firework.

Asked if the Chicago Police Department planned to adjust its approach this year, spokesman Martin Maloney said in an email that the department «will continue to work with the Park District and pursue enforcement against those using illegal fireworks in an effort to ensure a safe holiday for residents.»

Burr Ridge trustees opened an old wound with the Park District on Monday night when the Village Board voted 5 - 1 against a park plan to build a gymnasium.

In December of 1972 the vote went against the Park District's referendum to issue $ 2,550,000 in general obligation bonds for park improvement and development including the construction of a fieldhouse at Dryden Park, land acquisition, the construction of a north side maintenance garage, and the construction of an indoor ice rink complex along with increasing the corporate tax rate by.025 %.

With 99 percent of the precincts reporting, 1,300 Wheeling voters approved the referendum to save the Chevy Chase clubhouse versus 900 people who voted against it, according to Tom Busby, superintendent of finance for the Park District.

School districts in some states, including all five surveyed, may have additional protection under «recreational use» statutes, which offer immunity from certain claims against landowners who open their property to the public for recreational use.10 In states with broad recreational use statutes, such as Indiana, opening school kitchen facilities could be considered a protected activity under the law, depending on the circumstances of the use and other factors.11 However, in Massachusetts, protection for recreational activities extends only to purposes that are «scientific, educational, environmental, ecological, research, religious, or charitable,» 12 so the state's statute might not apply when districts allow for - profit groups to use school kitchens.

In part, the clash pits residents concerned about preserving recreational space at a neighborhood park against Park District officials with a broader ecological interest in improving the quality of area waters and contributing to flood - control efforts.

With 100 percent of the precincts reporting, 2,305 Wheeling voters approved the referendum proposal to save the Chevy Chase clubhouse versus 1,435 people who voted against it, said Karop Bavougian, director of parks and recreation for the Park District.

The settlement would prevent the lawsuit and bring the «release of claims against (Banc One) in connection with the bonds issued by the Park District between 1990 and 1994,» the report says.

Former Westchester County District Attorney Jeanine Pirro is railing against state lawmakers for protecting pedophiles with their inaction on the statute of limitations law.

«From the pending ethics investigation against him to his decision to ignore his district in favor of his wealthy donors, people were fed up with Chris Collins and his cronies,» Zellner said.

Sanders also rallied in 2016 with Democratic House candidate Zephyr Teachout, who unsuccessfully sought a Hudson Valley district against Republican John Faso.

A spat over how to deal with subway fare evaders has unexpectedly united NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio and Joseph Lhota, his 2013 Republican rival and the MTA chairman, against the Manhattan district attorney, Cyrus Vance

«In light of the on - going criminal proceeding by the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York against Dean Skelos and his son, Adam, we have no comment on the superseding indictment and continue to cooperate with this ongoing investigation.»

[54] In February 1972, Kerry's wife bought a house in Worcester, with Kerry intending to run against the 4th district's aging thirteen - term incumbent Democrat, Harold Donohue.

State Assemblyman Rory Lancman (D - Fresh Meadows) had pledged to run for Congress against U.S. Rep. Bob Turner (D - Middle Village), but when Turner's district was eliminated through redistricting and the Republican decided to run for U.S. Senate, Lancman was faced with running against Ackerman.

Throne - Holst and Calone mentioned Zeldin's votes against funding for the Department of Homeland Security and student loans and Pell grants as signs that he is out of touch with the district, and Democrats have indicated they will attempt to paint the foreign policy hawk and only Jewish Republican in Congress as too extreme for the moderate swing district.

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee pushed back today against a poll conducted for Long Beach City Councilman Gary DeLong (R) that showed a close race with state Sen. Alan Lowenthal (D) for California's Democratic - leaning 47th district.

With seven candidates vying for the Democratic nomination for the 19th Congressional District — and little ideological daylight between them — campaigns are touting their candidate's electability in the November battle against incumbent Republican John Faso as they head towards a June 26 primary to decide who'll get the party's line.

An official at the National Republican Congressional Committee on Tuesday confirmed a report that Jones, a former executive and top lawyer at The Go Daddy Group, will meet with the organization this week in Washington about a possible campaign against Democratic Rep. Kyrsten Sinema in Arizona's 9th District.

Some 31 members of the Tamale Metropolitan Assembly, have requested a general Assembly meeting in accordance with Order 17 (3) of the Standing Orders of District, Municipal and Metropolitan Assemblies of Ghana, to enable them pass a vote of no confidence against the MCE, Iddrisu Musah, also known as Musah Superior.

As the Manhattan District Attorney, Mr. Vance often makes news — whether it's doling out $ 808 million from a BNP Paribas settlement with the city, announcing an end to arrests for public drinking or urination, or railing against tech companies like Apple encrypting their devices and making them «warrant - proof.»

«After decades of having a system that what it wants to do is strip away the dignity of individuals that have had some level of interaction with the criminal justice system, we're trying to put some humanity back,» she said, though she equivocated a bit when a reporter raised the possibility of a jail in her district, before concluding, «I wouldn't be against it.»

Cain ran against Republican Rep. Bruce Poliquin in Maine's 2nd District in 2014 and 2016, with the endorsement of the group, which backs female Democratic candidates who support abortion rights.

With many Democrats already unhappy over the vote by McMahon (D - Staten Island / Brooklyn) against health - care reform, Democratic county committee member John Lavelle Jr. said it was «disturbing» to see the lawmaker's campaign staffer on Ms. Malliotakis» page, especially given the fact that Ms. Hyer - Spencer represents a swing district crucial to McMahon's re-election chances this fall.

But Clinton carried the 23rd District by 3 points, and Hurd has already distanced himself from Trump in this 68 percent Hispanic district by coming out against the border wall withDistrict by 3 points, and Hurd has already distanced himself from Trump in this 68 percent Hispanic district by coming out against the border wall withdistrict by coming out against the border wall with Mexico.

Under the new plan, districts may bring disciplinary charges against educators with two consecutive «ineffective» ratings, and educators would be fired within 90 days unless they can provide «clear and convincing» evidence that they should keep their job.

«And he actually said to me, Jim Walsh isn't doing a good job representing our home district; someone should go and run against him,» said Bruce Andrews, who grew up with Maffei on Allen Street.

As Liz scooped earlier, the Democrat Felder, who won the so - called «super Jewish» Senate district in Brooklyn against Republican Sen. David Storobin, has decided to side with the Senate GOP, giving them an edging in preserving their majority come 2013.

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee pockets Alan West's tirade — something they'll likely use against him with women in his South Florida district — and looks to raise some money off it in an email from Chairman Steve Israel.