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Her agenda also includes proposals to connect every US household to high - speed internet by 2020, train 50,000 new computer science teachers, increase the research and development budgets of the National Science Foundation, and bolster cybersecurity, Reuters reported Tuesday.

With the government's strategy over the past few months apparently focused on undermining the Wildrose Alliance by stealing from its agenda, many had expected the Tories would further woo disaffected right - wing voters with deep spending cuts in this year's budget, which was unveiled on Feb. 9.

Tea Party partisans have the same cultural agenda, but this incarnation of the Religious Right proceeds by stealth, in this case with riders to a budget bill - riders they know no Democratic president or Senate can ever accept.

He said the advent of combined authorities like Greater Manchester, community budget pilots and the core cities agenda reflected a shift which is actually supported by ministers.

The publication of a report by the Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) brought the Chancellor's emergency budget back to the fore of the agenda, and said the coalition's budget plans were «regressive».

The call features the voice of Conservative Party Chairman Mike Long, who surprised political observers last week by declaring his strong support for Gov. Andrew Cuomo's budget plans and announced a campaign of callers, mailers and, if money allows, even TV ads to support the Democratic governor's agenda.

Is this year's budget an expansion of Cuomo's agenda or a reassertion of power by the legislature?

But the bill was a component of Cuomo's larger Democracy Agenda, measures including voting and campaign finance reform that otherwise fell by the wayside during budget negotiations and seem unlikely to pass in the remaining months

Additionally, Cuomo says his budget has a $ 25 billion economic development agenda, funded largely by leveraging billions in private sector investment rather than by taxpayer dollars.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz on Wednesday lined up an ambitious agenda for the next year, but issued a warning that progress could be hindered by federal budget cuts.

Cuomo was aided in negotiations of that budget by a multimillion dollar advertising campaign supporting his agenda that was funded by the Committee to Save New York.

Ahead of the 2018 New York State Legislative Session, Senator Jeff Klein and the Independent Democratic Conference released their «One New Yorker» budget agenda that covers a broad swath of some of the most pressing issues faced by residents in The Bronx and throughout the entire state.

Charters are only one element of the governor's sweeping education agenda, which he's elevated by including in this year's state budget draft.

Sir Paul Stephenson told the Today programme he was extremely concerned by budget cuts set against the backdrop of a surge in demand on policing caused by unrest over the coalition government's austerity agenda.

Singer Miley Cyrus has written a letter to Cuomo and legislative leaders backing a proposal by state Sen. Brad Hoylman, Coalition for Homeless Youth and Empire State Pride Agenda to include $ 4.75 million for homeless youth in the 2015 - 16 budget.

It's a national security issue — Ken Ofori - Atta 10:42 We are confident these priorities will not only provide jobs but will improve the security of Ghanaians — Ken Ofori - Atta 10:41 Our job creation agenda will be driven by investment in human capital — Ken Ofori - Atta 10:40 The broad agenda for next year is to translate the stability into shared growth - Ken Ofori - Atta 10:33 We have restored macro stability and renewed confidence in the economy — Ken Ofori - Atta 10:32 We have achieved in one year, what seemed impossible to achieve in eight years — Ken Ofori - Atta 10:31 We have provided stable electricity supply — Ken Ofori - Atta 10:31 I am glad to report that we are on course to end the year with the fiscal deficit of 6.5 % — Ken Ofori - Atta 10:30 We are happy to note that our policies are yielding results that have brought back smiles to several Ghanaians — Ken Ofori Atta 10:29 We resolve to be fiscally discipline — Ken Ofori Atta 10:29 I'm happy to note that we have turned the economy around — Ken Ofori Atta 10:28 When I presented the budget in March, I indicated our commitment to take strategic steps to fix the challenges facing the economy and restore hope to Ghanaians — Ken Ofori Atta 10:25 I thank the august House for all the support that has brought us so far — Ken Ofori Atta 10:24 Speaker of Parliament invites the Finance Minister to present the 2018 budget

Also at 1 p.m., Sen. Brad Hoylman, the Empire State Pride Agenda and the Coalition for Homeless Youth will be joined by elected officials and advocates to call for increased funding in the state budget for homeless youth shelters, City Hall steps, Manhattan.

There isn't a lot the Senate G.O.P. conference needs or wants following a budget battle in which its members, still led by Skelos, were successful in achieving much of their agenda or blocking proposals they opposed.

Part of DiNapoli's reform agenda would require lawmakers to receive an update «so that the differences between the budget that's going to be voted on and what was presented [by the Governor] would be understood by the Legislature.»

«We have recently made great progress in Albany by passing a good budget and passing it on time; and this state legislature - the 234th legislative session - has the opportunity to do even more and produce a record of real achievement for the people of this state: addressing New York's rent laws is an important part of that agenda.»

Governor Andrew Cuomo will release his executive budget by the end of the month, but the Democrat laid out his agenda in the State of the State address January 3.

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They kept their pledge to promote open government by posting the budget and meeting agendas on the town website.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration sent the state's top education officials a letter Thursday warning that he plans to use his influence over the budget to pursue an aggressive legislative agenda to fix what he calls an underperforming school system hobbled by bureaucracy.

Scott has delayed the implementation of two new redistricting amendments passed by voters, released an ambitious education agenda, pushed for $ 2 billion in tax cuts in the midst of budget troubles and, most recently, inflamed state legislators by rejecting a plan to build a high - speed rail system between Tampa and Orlando.

We will focus on the Republican agenda as represented by the Ryan budget plan and other recent actions.

During this year's budget negotiation, Cuomo took criticism from good - government groups — including Horner — for his failure to use the bully pulpit to press his ethical agenda despite the «Watergate moment» presented by the back - to - back convictions of Silver and Skelos.

NYMTC's budget is approved by NYSDOT, its staff consists solely of NYSDOT employees, NYSDOT pays the rent, and NYSDOT sets the agenda.

While the party endorsed Mr. Cuomo in 2010, members have been growing increasingly frustrated by what many see as his shift to the right, including a recent budget agreement that stressed tax cuts over more progressive agenda items, and a campaign finance reform deal that many see as watered down.

«The Council's budget recommendations are the culmination of dozens of comprehensive budget hearings and reflect the needs of all New Yorkers while also planning for our City's future,» said City Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito, in a Monday statement accompanying the Council's budget response, which will form the agenda over the next three months as it negotiates a final budget with the mayor's office by the June 30 deadline.

But the bill was a component of Cuomo's larger Democracy Agenda, measures including voting and campaign finance reform that otherwise fell by the wayside during budget negotiations and seem unlikely to pass in the remaining months of the legislative session in Albany.

President Clinton again thrust schools to the top of his agenda last week by sparing education from across - the - board spending cuts he is proposing in a 10 - year balanced - budget plan.

With just a few weeks before the state budget is due, and key proposals in Governor Cuomo's education Opportunity Agenda being considered, these parents made it clear that action is desperately needed to turnaround New York's failing schools and ensure every classroom is led by an effective teacher.

Just last week, the governor of New York sent the state's top education officials a letter warning that he plans to use his influence over the budget by pursuing an aggressive legislative agenda to fix an ailing school system hobbled by bureaucracy.

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The weeklong teachers» strike in Chicago has crippled the nation's third - largest public school system as union leaders fought against budget cuts and a reform agenda laid out by the city's Democratic mayor, Rahm Emanuel.

Teachers» explanations indicated that the shift of teachers» perceptions on useful PD and their technology PD needs may have been triggered by the changes at the school and district level, including technology infrastructure and resources, budgets for technology PD, technology integration agendas, and decisions made by administrators.

On the agenda: Governor Herbert's budget proposal, school grading and a presentation of the Common Core and assessment by members of the Utah State Board of Education, Superintendent Larry Shumway and Associate Superintendent Brenda Hales.

Read our CALL TO ACTION and check out this BUDGET SIDE - BY - SIDE to compare President Trump's education agenda with our demands for the schools all our students deserve.

I suppose the question should be asked: How much evidence do we need that the Government's real agenda is to funnel the public education budget into private hands at all costs, before those who keep urging us to moderation start to use their platform to expose that agenda, rather than assist in their laughable campaign of pretending any of this daylight robbery is motivated by an interest in «standards».

America's school principals overwhelmingly have put the rollout of the Common Core State Standards at the top of their agenda, but the vast majority also say they are not adequately prepared to manage both the budgeting and the overall shift in instruction that is demanded by the new learning goals in English / language arts and mathematics.

Prompt legislation on the CCC's fifth carbon budget at the level it suggests will be the litmus test that shows that the government remains as committed to the UK's carbon reduction agenda as it has claimed, despite the doubts raised by recent energy policy changes.

But the officials running the agencies have their own agendas — like increasing their budgets and power and prestige, which can be done by supporting research demonstrating that there's a terrible problem for the agency to solve.

This has been bolstered by pressure on public budgets for development cooperation and the need to complement these with private resources to finance the future development agenda.

The private media is more and more being taken over by big multinational conglomerates with the idea of using it as a mouth piece for there agendas and the public media is getting their budgets slashed and being cut off of their traditional information sources.

As Deputy Attorney General, Andy oversaw the day - to - day operations of the nearly 700 employees at the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ); directed litigation strategy; negotiated, reviewed, and approved settlements; drafted and reviewed attorney general opinions; managed the agency's budget; oversaw civil and criminal investigations handled by DOJ; and managed DOJ's legislative agenda.

The Auto Insurance Cost and Rate Reduction Strategy may have been implemented by the Liberals, but it's actually an NDP agenda; the latter essentially strong - armed the previous minority government to follow through in exchange for budget approval.

• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence • Ensure that telephonic and in - person inquiries are dealt with in a time efficient manner • Take, type and file minutes of meetings • Prepare and distribute work agendas • Assist in recording and managing budgets and expenditures • Receive visitors and escort them to the department or person they need to see • Ensure adequate supply of stationary and order any supplied which are out of stock • Handle and maintain office filing systems • Perform research activities based on guidelines provided by the concerned department • Create research reports and give presentation on research activities • Photocopy and circulate important documents • Facilitated communication between departments

• Develop and implement departmental administrative procedures • Manage calendars and schedules • Organize meetings and seminars and handle material acquisition duties • Ensure that university executives are appropriately prepared for meetings and conferences • Provide needed administrative support to student services • Plan the various logistics of university events such as budgets, speakers, promotions and communications) • Provide administrative support to HR by assisting with interviews and providing needed information • Provide administrative support to accounting department by preparing forecasts and reconciling budgets • Write and coordinate grant applications • Draft correspondence and prepare presentations • Take and record minutes of meetings • Prepare notices, memos and university agendas • Research information and record research summaries for university staff • Assist in designing and implementing university policies and procedures • Coordinate university affairs and events • Serve as a liaison to faculty, staff and alumni • Open, review and distribute incoming mail • Plan and arrange conferences and communicate arrangements to appropriate individuals • Supervise, monitor and coordinate activities of administrative staff • Take dictation from staff and faculty to prepare manuscripts and correspondence • Proofread and correct documents • Entertain visitors in the absence of supervisors • Maintain inventory of office supplies and equipment • Order supplies and manage paperwork necessary for purchasing • Design office filing systems and handle office records • Compile information provided by staff and faculty and organize it in the form of reports • Resolve routine conflicts • Follow up and track work flow and provide needed support to various projects • Train subordinates and assign appropriate work duties • Answer, screen and route incoming calls

SKILLS • Proficient in preparing budgets and analyzing their feasibility • Expert in drafting resolutions and proclamations • Demonstrated ability to determining authenticity of municipal documents and sealing the same on verification • Adept at preparing agendas as instructed by city mayor and informing the respective commissions regarding same