Sentences with phrase «for local bans»

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Bitcoin slumped as South Korea's justice minister reiterated his proposal to ban local cryptocurrency exchanges, fueling concern that a government crackdown will erode one of the world's biggest sources of demand for digital currencies.

The corporate watchdog has permanently banned two local brokers from providing financial services for misconduct, while winding - up three abandoned companies based in Western Australia.

In June 2009, as a response to widespread calls for bans or other anti-bag measures from environmental groups, the city of Toronto required that all local stores charge 5 cents for every plastic bag they handed out.

The new law bans deductions for prepaid state and local income taxes, but not property taxes.

The issuance of new cryptocurrencies, which were banned in South Korea six months ago, has returned to the country via overseas listings for local trading.

Caity Maple, a capitol lobbyist for WeDrop, a Northern California cannabis delivery service, said the abundance of local bans are creating «a near impossible regulatory environment for licensed delivery businesses to operate.»

The same day, the CRTC declined to boost financial support for local TV stations, some of which Bell says are in dire trouble, and banned Bell Mobility Inc.'s practice of exempting some mobile TV viewing from its wireless customers» monthly data caps for a $ 5 fee.

The national Bank of Kazakhstan is considering a ban on the exchange of crypto currency for the national currency — Tenge, and mining for crypto currency, according to local service Sputnik.

As a former city councilor, Selina advocated for the rights of taxpayers, fought to protect the health of children and families by introducing a local ban on cosmetic pesticides and worked to improve access for people with disabilities as chair of the Coquitlam Universal Access - Ability Advisory Committee.

Also exempted from the ban are cases when a bank underwrites a securities offering, and for trading in U.S. government, state and local bonds.

One of the opponents of the Telegram ban is Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, according an article from local news outlet Tasnim News Agency, which reported that Rouhani sees a need for an end to «monopolies» rather than a ban of one app:

The Australian Beverages Council has today responded to the Queensland Chief Health Officer's call for parents to lobby their local sporting club to ban the sale of soft drinks, announced today.

You can speak up for these animals and lobby to prevent further cruelty by urging your local MP to push for a ban on live exports.

A Sri Lankan court on Wednesday issued a summons to Fonterra Brands Lanka, the local company of New Zealand's Fonterra and four of its top officials to face contempt of court charges for not adhering to an earlier ruling that banned sales and advertising  of all Fonterra milk products.

MEDIA STATEMENT 21 February 2014 Response to Government proposal to have soft drinks banned from sporting events The Australian Beverages Council has today responded to the Queensland Chief Health Officer's call for parents to lobby their local sporting club to ban the sale of soft drinks, announced today.

21 July 2016 MEDIA RELEASE Energy drink bans unnecessary, unwarranted and not supported by the evidence The Australian Beverages Council, representing the local energy drinks industry, has today rejected calls for age restrictions on the purchase of energy drinks that appeared in a recent article on www.news.com.

3 August 2016 MEDIA RELEASE Proposed Energy Drink bans not supported by the evidence The Australian Beverages Council, representing the local energy drinks industry, has today rejected calls for age restrictions and potential taxes on energy drinks following a statement released by AMA President Dr Gannon.

The findings suggest that there is a strong and widespread support for policies which encourage country of origin labelling, local and increased production, subsidies, bans and taxes, and communication campaigns.

Among his other moves has been a ban on certain local media outlets who dare to criticise the regime, and a pronouncement a few years back that the FA Cup was not on the club's agenda (perhaps that's why Newcastle go to Chelsea this Sunday seeking to make the last 16 for the first time in 12 years).

I wrote about banning birthday treats for my local free newspaper.

Some local dog owners have pushed for a dog park because of the village's long - standing ban on pets in parks.

The conspiracy theorist living inside my brain says we can expect to see more of this type of «journalism», followed by calls on the school officials to DO SOMETHING because IT IS FOR THE CHILDREN»S SAFETY and IF WE LET THE PARENTS SEND LUNCHES TO SCHOOL THEN CHILDREN WILL DIE!!!!!!!! (note the many, many exclamation points — that means this is a REALLY IMPORTANT POINT Y ’ ALL), followed by local school officials implementing policies to BAN CHILDREN FROM EATING FOOD BROUGHT IN FROM «OUTSIDE» and mandate that they eat, instead, the lunch provided by the school.

You don't see me lobbying for a starch ban in school lunches, even at the local level.

As the executive director of NYSHEPA, Nancy ran an 800 member - strong coalition and advocated at the local, state and federal level for numerous nutrition and physical activity measures including school nutrition standards, calorie labeling, trans fat ban, Complete Streets, breastfeeding bill of rights, nutrition standards for fast - food kids» meals sold with toys, Safe Routes to School, nutrition standards for foods marketed to children, and the sugar - sweetened beverage tax.

And I didn't stop there — I wrote about banning birthday treats for my local free newspaper, I guest posted about it on The Wellness Bitch, and I was even quoted on the issue by -LSB-...]

Oct 4, 2009 London's new drinking fountains a challenge to bottled water industry London may soon follow in the footsteps of Bundanoon, the Australian town that last week banned bottled water and set up drinking fountains for thirsty locals.

We initiated a recycling program for facilities and parks, developed an integrated pest management program aimed at reducing use of pesticides and herbicides on playing fields and lawns, later banned smoking in District buildings and vehicles before that practice became state law, and continued to protect our natural areas through local leadership.

Kaminsky, meanwhile, released a five - point ethics reform platform that include bans on lawmakers earning outside income, expanding penalties for corruption, campaign finance law changes and enhancing the powers of local district attorneys.

In Singapore, where political content is banned entirely on local television (I wonder how they handle satellite...), citizens are coming to depend on web video for basic content such as coverage of rallies and speeches.

Also on the republican list of demands: abolition of the Privy Council; full proportional representation in elections for the House of Commons; decentralisation of power to local and community authorities; a voting age of 16; fixed - term parliaments; state funding of political parties; a ban on outside earnings for MPs; more powerful Commons select committees, with powers to confirm or block ministerial appointments; elected police chiefs and elected mayors in all the major cities.

Bloomberg has largely avoided commenting on local politics, though he has allowed aides, such as Wolfson, to occasionally defend his record, and did criticize Governor Cuomo earlier this year for his decision to ban hydrofracking statewide and allow casinos in upstate regions.

The traditional authority at Atebubu banned Sanja Nanja from engaging in any social or political activity in the area for raining insults on the Queen - mother during an interview with a local radio station.

Cuomo also backs a ban on confidentiality agreements for sexual assault or harassment in all public entities and branches of government at the state and local level unless the victim expresses a different preference.

The delays also gave local efforts to ban fracking time to get traction in towns like Dryden; today Martens claimed those legal hurdles were greatly reducing the acreage available for fracking.

As for other town business, Leifeld noted that the town's upcoming monthly meeting next week would include discussion of, and probable passage of a local law banning the technique known as hydrofracking in Olive, furthering a move the town started last April when it adopted a moratorium against fracking.

As such, today I join our County's Environmental Management Council, some of whom have joined us today, and call for the passage of a local law which will ban all lightweight, disposable plastic bags in our county.

In response, Cuomo's team pointed to the governor's record, including increasing the minimum wage, banning natural gas hydrofracking, passing strict gun control, capping local property tax increases, legalizing same - sex marriage and directing state investments in infrastructure like a replacement for the Tappan Zee Bridge.

Teachout spoke to the mostly multi-aged crowd, sprinkled with children, students, adults and senior citizens, saying that she has a vision for New York that will make public higher education affordable; a New York that «should be leading the way in renewable resources» and environmental policies; a New York that bans fracking and all fracking byproducts; and a New York that «supports small local businesses and farms, rather than giving tax breaks to corporate campaign donors.»

The Florida Constitution Revision Commission advanced a sweeping ethics package, which includes a proposed six - year lobbying ban for former state lawmakers, agency heads and local government officials.

More than 80 Uber drivers protested a proposed six - month Suffolk ban on ride - sharing operators as a way for the county to leverage a local share of $ 24 million in revenue from the 4 percent state surcharge on ridesharing.

One year after locals expressed an outpouring of support for a townwide ban on plastic bags, a group of residents at Tuesday's Southold Town Board meeting had a question: What happened?

Speaking at a retreat organized to sensitize youth and the community at Rigasa, lgabi local government area of Kaduna State, the Health Chairperson to the association, Pharmacist Aisha Ishaq Tukur, said it was imperative for government to impose a ban on drug hawkers for a total clampdown on drug abuse in the country.

By Sean Ryan A proposed federal ban on bid preferences for local companies could also prevent Milwaukee from forcing contractors to hire local residents on sewer projects.

Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari, on Thursday, commended the Federal Government for its recent ban on the local production and importation of codeine addictive cough syrup...

For the first time in history, all local Labour party meetings have been banned by the NEC because of the levels of intimidation and nastiness.

Lawmakers also approved a memorializing resolution, asking for a statewide ban on the drugs, because, Jean Kessner said, local laws aren't enough.

Last week, at a Conservative event in support of Gay Pride (a gathering that would have been unthinkable in the old Conservative party), David Cameron apologised for the party's introduction two decades ago of the infamous section 28, which banned local authorities from portraying homosexuality in a positive light.

Speaking to party members, Farron will set out Lib Dem policy to oppose the forced sell - off of housing association homes; lift the borrowing cap for local authorities so they can build more houses; ban developers from advertising properties to overseas investors before they advertise them in the UK; establish a Housing Investment Bank to boost home building; and lay the groundwork to build at least 10 new garden cities in England.

In a symbolic gesture aimed at further healing relations with the gay community and burying the Tories» «nasty party» image, Mr Cameron this week apologised for Section 28 - the controversial law brought in by the Conservatives in 1988 banning local authorities from portraying homosexuality in a positive light.

The assistant counsel advised in a written opinion that Percoco was banned from working for private clients before the Executive Chamber for two years, according to the complaint — but Percoco allegedly said that he was planning to work for a law firm only on «matters pending before local municipalities» for labor organizations, not before the Cuomo administration.