Sentences with phrase «broad public support for»

Setting aside the constitutional questions associated with imposing «must carry» obligations on social media platforms, there's no indication of broad public support for such a requirement.

Will he acknowledge the broad public support for RECLAIM by his constituents?

But repair advocates have made a lot of progress this year — and broad public support for repair continues to make that progress possible.

As a result, it is hard for political leaders to generate and sustain broad public support for ambitious climate policies3 or for citizens to take effective personal action4.

Climate scientists and their detractors are slugging it out every day in blogs and editorial pages while legislative initiatives to get governments to address environmental and resource issues remain stalled, despite broad public support for them.

Over the long - term, Sierra Club of Canada's goal is to build broad public support for the transition to a low - carbon energy efficient society.

Marra and Santella also ignore the various surveys demonstrating broad public support for TNR.

There is broad public support for more government spending on childcare as long as that spending does not worsen the deficit.

Universality can create broad public support for an education choice initiative to increase its likelihood of long - term viability.

Based on my analysis of public opinion, there is broad public support for four policies, all of which also have at least modest research evidence to support them.

There is broad public support for more government spending on childcare as long as that spending does not result in another unfunded entitlement that worsens the deficit

At the same time, there's broad public support for a number of anti-corruption measures before the state Legislature this year, with the broadest backing given to a plan to strip public officials convicted of a felony of their pensions, 84 percent to 14 percent.

Bolstered by broad public support for his top priorities, Mr. Cuomo could also be unashamedly transactional when he needed to be.

«significant investment in transit before and during the implementation of congestion pricing; reinvestment of revenues generated directly into public transit; dynamic tolling that changes commuter behavior; and information campaigns that generate broad public support for congestion pricing.»

Tree said that broad public support for decriminalization or legalization has yet to carry over to the majority of legislators — with notable exceptions — «since they have to worry about reelection and drugs are still perceived to be a potent third - rail issue with which to smear opponents.»

The greater incidence of tax credit programs could be due to the broader public support for this approach than for vouchers.

Not exact matches

There are many other tactics shareowners use as levers including, investor statements endorsed by a broad group of institutional investors; direct outreach to other shareholders; proxy voting services; and other investment advisors to gain support for specific shareholder proposals; and, outreach to consumers and the press as a way to draw public attention to an issue or a company.

She further notes that the HFEA has not been honest in stating that a public consultation showed «broad support» for the technique; in fact, a majority were opposed to it.

These partnerships also provide a range of funding opportunities, and many grants are broad enough to include support for the fees associated with public use of school kitchens.

Public hostility to the changes appears to be having a negative impact on broader support for the coalition's two parties.

Heastie pointed to the Republican support for a subsidy aimed at bolstering upstate nuclear power plants, which is expected to add roughly $ 2 to the average utility bill as a sign some GOP lawmakers are open to tacking on more fees or taxes to help pay for a broader public benefit, such as preserving jobs.

Silver said he still supports implementing a broad public financing law for statewide campaigns.

As various proposals for a broader public financing system are floated, members of the mainline Democratic conference in the Senate, as well as advocates that have pushed the measure over the years, are telegraphing they won't support any agreement they deem watered - down.

At the same time, the Public Campaign Action Fund also released a poll it conducted finding broad support for changing the state's campaign laws.

«The fact of the matter is that each week, we continue to generate broad, bipartisan support for the Compassionate Care Act in the senate, just as we have among the general public.

«In the current economic environment, we recognise that a significant increase in state funding for political parties is not a priority and any such measure would need to command broad public support.»

She did not account for the resistance that slowly emerged gathering broad public support.

The governor in late May set a benchmark for his support of the alliance between Republicans and the five - member Independent Democratic Conference, saying he wanted action on the Dream Act (which failed in April), a broader system of public campaign finance (beyond the pilot program passed in the state budget) and his Women's Equality Act, which has been controversial because of a plank changing the state's abortion laws.

Independent community - based organizations must play a central role in building and sustaining broad support for public education.

«The governor continues to unequivocally support public campaign finance, has worked to enact it, and, though it was and remains the primary sticking point standing in the way of broader reform, will continue to push for passage this year,» DeRosa said in a statement.

In 2000, Kevin again marshaled broad community support for his Canal Conversation, a two - day public forum on the Erie Canal, waterfront development, and cultural tourism.

The governor once planned to run for president based on his ability to attract broad support in blue - state New Jersey, but the poll showed him losing support he once enjoyed among independents, women and public employee union households.

In consultation with the AAAS Center for Public Engagement, the AAAS DoSER «Engaging Scientists» project supports scientists in becoming more effective ambassadors for their research interests, their disciplines, and for science as a whole with a broad and diverse spectrum of publics, and particularly with religious communities.

They suggest that broader public awareness of these policies and programs might broaden public support for them, as well as promote a better balance between the growth of these high - wage jobs and a broader set of employment opportunities.

Key recommendations for government in the report that won API support were: for play to be embedded within a Whole Child Strategy under the aegis of a Cabinet Minister for Children responsible for cross ‑ departmental roll out and co-ordination; for government to require local authorities to prepare children and young people's plans including strategies to address overweight and obesity with its physical, mental and emotional consequences; for funding for play to be ring - fenced within local authority budgets; to address barriers to outdoor play for children of all ages and abilities; to extend the Sport England Primary Spaces and Sport Premium programmes to all schools with a broader scope to incorporate a wide variety of physical literacy activities including play; to communicate through public information campaigns to parents and families the value of active outdoor play, including risk or benefit assessment; and to improve public sector procurement practice for public play provision.

But as Andy Rotherham points out, forcing people to «go private» in order to get a customized education for their kids is not a great political strategy for building broad support for the public schools.

National Survey also reveals increased support for virtual schooling, support for charter schools rises sharply in minority communities CAMBRIDGE, MA - The fourth annual survey conducted by Harvard's Program on Education Policy and Governance (PEPG) and Education Next on a wide range of education issues released today reveals that the broader public and teachers are markedly divided in their support for merit pay, teacher tenure, and Race to the Top (RttT).

The breadth and reach of the program has expanded with an aggressive outreach for public and corporate support that allows Calhoun to benefit a broader audience of institutions, raising awareness and providing education with a hands - on initiative to improve food service for children.

Teach for America's major donors include the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; the Walton Family Foundation, run by the heirs to the Walmart fortune; the Eli & Edythe Broad Foundation, run by the real estate billionaire and Democratic donor; and the Laura and John Arnold Foundation, where hedge - fund dollars are used to support causes ranging from criminal justice reform to reducing the costs of public pensions (including those held by veteran teachers).

CAMBRIDGE, MA - The fourth annual survey conducted by Harvard's Program on Education Policy and Governance (PEPG) and Education Next on a wide range of education issues released today reveals that the broader public and teachers are markedly divided in their support for merit pay, teacher tenure, and Race to the Top (RttT).

The poll provides strong evidence from a nationally representative sample that most Americans support merit pay for teachers, while teachers oppose the policy by a large margin; there is strong opposition among the public to teacher tenure, while teachers favor it; and teachers are significantly more opposed to the federal RttT program than the broader public.

To this end, we will devise science - based strategies to reduce inequalities in opportunity early in life, and will work to build broad - based support for implementing those strategies in both the public and private sectors.

Federal Labor has capitalised on union support and a broader public appetite for Gonski.

But Broad's enduring support for public charter schools now appears to be contributing to problems for an old friend, presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, whom he has long supported financially.

King 5 Up Front Polls, September 11, 2012 KING 5 poll: Widespread support for legal marijuana, same - sex marriage The KING 5 poll also suggests broad support for two other initatives — I - 1240 [up 52 - 26 %] The KING 5 poll also suggests broad support for two other initatives — I - 1240, which would authorize the creation of up to 40 public charter schools in the state, and I - 1185, the Tim Eyman - backed initiative that would affirm a state law that requires two - thirds majorities in the legislature to approve a tax increase... [Return to Top]

On Monday, March 5, 2012, members of the broad alliance of Florida education advocacy groups including: Citizens for Strong Schools, 50th No More, Florida PTA, Fund Education Now, Marions United for Public Education, Save Duval Schools and Support Dade Schools traveled to Tallahassee to join a press conference at 9:30 A in Room 301 of the Florida Senate Office Building.

The survey found broad support for charters, but also revealed that 48 percent of Americans didn't know charter schools were public.

Policymakers and the public must immediately engage in an open and transparent community decision - making process about the best ways to use test scores and to develop accountability systems that fully support a broader, more accurate definition of college, career, and citizenship readiness that ensures equity and access for all students.

Despite recent evidence suggesting that many public charter schools are improving outcomes for students — especially for low - income students of color — broad support for charter schools may be waning.

Disclosure: The Walton Family Foundation, the Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation provide financial support to The 74, KIPP LA, and the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools.