Sentences with phrase «broader reforms»

The proposal is merely a stop - gap, in lieu of broader reform of the city's property tax system, which the mayor has promised but has been slow to act on.

«If there is a case for broader reforms, careful consideration should be given to the underlying purpose of Short money,» the proposal states.

The school choice movement, as well as broader reform efforts, have focused mostly on helping low - income kids and children of color.

We need broad reform that deals with patent quality and litigation abuse.

The programme will provide short - term relief to producers while longer - term solutions are developed and implemented through broader reforms.

Supporters of broader reforms argue, however, that contracting through the nonprofits is a loophole that should be closed for good.

When talking about broad reforms to health care, energy policy, or education, however, it's a different story.

I now think there is both a strategic / pragmatic case for AV, but also (in the right broader reform package) a good argument for it being good to have a pluralist majoritarian system for the Commons, within an entrenched written constitution and with a PR - elected second chamber.

WASHINGTON The White House on Tuesday urged U.S. lawmakers to move ahead with legislation to help prisoners prepare for life after release, but stopped short of calling for broader reforms such as changing mandatory minimum sentences for drug crimes.

Instead of responding to every injustice by recommending the same broad reforms, China watchers should be more attentive to small details that can make a big difference.

If you win it, PR won't give you a culture of engagement without broader reforms, both of the constitution and of parties.

«Anti-inducement» regulations and broader reforms expected to cut title insurance closing costs for homeowners

These new regulations, together with broader reform measures, are expected to reduce title insurance closing costs by up to 20 percent for new home purchases and up to 60 percent for refinancing transactions.

Washington (CNN)- The Senate on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved broad reforms to the Department of Veterans Affairs less than two weeks after a health care scandal led to the resignation of VA Secretary Eric Shinseki.

The campaign finance reform world has turned to the LLC loophole this year after attempts at broader reforms — such public financing of political campaigns — has seemingly dropped off the radar following Republicans gaining full control of the Senate.

But observers felt broad reform was needed to «earn back the public's trust» following the federal corruption indictment of longtime Assembly leader Sheldon Silver.

It triggered huge applause from delegates with calls for Labour to «rescue» the NHS from Cameron, but downplayed the health and social care policy by grouping it with broader reforms aiding the elderly on mental and physical health.

I'm afraid we are going to continue with the same pattern until broader reforms are enacted.»

Senate Democrats, who took over leadership of that chamber this year, after Bruno's retirement, say they want broader reforms.

Even if they are enacted, however, they will face an uphill battle absent broader reforms to teacher compensation systems — reforms that may be encouraged from Washington but will ultimately require action by state legislatures and local school boards.

Now a year into her tenure, Indianapolis Superintendent Esperanza Zendejas has enacted broad reforms in the 44,000 - student district.

There are several key components that the AFT's teacher division focuses on including embracing innovation and ensuring quality in education through broad reform approaches.

No questions on broader reforms (charters, standards and curricula, etc.) were included in the Ed Sector survey.

The landmark Electricity Act of 2003 instituted certain broad reforms, introduced elements of privatization, and created more consistent national rules governing the generation and transmission of power, but its provisions have been implemented spottily in some states and not at all in others.

Brian Maffly The Salt Lake TribuneMarch 19 2016 The nation's emotion - fueled debate over coal mining's future passed through Salt Lake City on Thursday, when federal officials hosted a listening session to gather comments that will guide broad reforms for how federal coal is managed.

Rather, they are hoping that this bill will provide political cover — an illusion of action — that they can use to frustrate broader reform.

«CPF also supports broader reform to ensure the U.S. patent system remains the premier patent system in the world.

While this appears to be the position of some, the majority of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that I have canvassed constitutional reform with hope to achieve broader reform that addresses the discriminatory provisions within the Constitution.

Home Employment Law Alberta expands job - protected leave in broad reform of Employment Standards Code

Leslie's article in the Telegraph today calls for broader reforms of a system which, she says, Nicholson once boasted he had «Stalin - like» control over.

The candidacy of Uhuru Kenyatta and William Ruto, both facing trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for their alleged role in the 2007 - 08 violence, served as a grim reminder that justice has not been prioritised in Kenya's broader reform effort.

Republicans plan three broad reforms for the EPA: reduce its funding, cut global warming and programs and eliminate the agency's policy office.

Matthew Boulton's new book, Life in God, serves as a healthy reminder of Calvin's emphasis on Christian formation within his broader reforming project, not merely defending the true gospel, but making disciples of that gospel as well.

Scrutiny and critique of primaries and the broader reform agenda is a good thing, and I hope this exchange has weakened the idea they are being proposed with malign intent.

The measures have not been previously packaged together as part of a broader reform push for the Legislature.

Broad reforms have long been necessary to restore the public trust, but tone - deaf politicians in Albany were able to shrug off the clamor for reform as just so much background noise.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo praised the tenure of outgoing Regents Chancellor Merryl Tisch on Monday, but at the same time indicated he will push for broad reforms to the state's education curriculum and Common Core standards.

The reforms represent the broadest reforms to the party's structures since the mid-1990s and arguably since its formation.

The theory for New York lawmakers would be to wait and see if Garden State lawmakers can override the veto first and then back the broader reform bill, which passed last year unanimously.

The broader reform bill, meanwhile, advanced this week to the third reading on the Senate calendar.

A new version of a broad reform bill aimed at overhauling the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey continues to advance through the Legislature.

In striking down the broader reform bill, Cuomo and Christie embraced their own set of reforms.

ALBANY — Several lawmakers are calling for broad reform of the State University system's contract procurement process, following charges against SUNY Polytechnic Institute president Alain Kaloyeros for alleged bid rigging.

Broader reform, allowing for easier immigration of needed professional and agricultural workers, has broad bipartisan support.

Several state lawmakers are calling for broad reform of the State University system's contract procurement process, following charges against SUNY Polytechnic Institute president Alain Kaloyeros for alleged bid rigging.