Sentences with phrase «government issues in their communities»

Students in MY LOGO have an opportunity to learn local government concepts, identify and research local government issues in their communities, meet and talk to city government officials, and develop plans to resolve or «fix» local community problems.

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Investors and exchanges in South Korea were bracing themselves for what was understood as a potential government - issued ban on cryptocurrency trading; but conflicting reports from different parts of the government are now surfacing, leaving the global community rocking on its heels.

Policy initiatives on transparency and government accountability, along with formal (albeit belated) responses to injustices in Wukan and other rural communities indicate a willingness to redress human rights issues involving abuses of political authority.

VICTORIA — After the Christy Clark government refused to take the issue of lead in the drinking water of North Coast communities seriously, B.C. New Democrat MLA for the North Coast, Jennifer Rice, initiated water testing in three social housing units...

In Spallumcheen, the Christy Clark government is allowing a farm operation to spray liquid manure on property above the local aquifer, causing a water - quality advisory to be issued for the community.

VICTORIA — After the Christy Clark government refused to take the issue of lead in the drinking water of North Coast communities seriously, B.C. New Democrat MLA for the North Coast, Jennifer Rice, initiated water testing in three social housing units in her community.

The event showcased their top executives on mission - critical issues before an audience of over 1,000 C - suite and senior executives of WBENC Corporate and Government Members, WBEs, WBENC's Regional Partner Organizations (RPOs), and other stakeholders in the women's and diverse business community.

He cared enough about the issue to study and construct an in depth argument about the many similarities between Romneycare and Obamacare like guaranteed issue, community rating, government - imposed coverage mandates and of course the insurance purchase mandate.

«70 Acting on this belief, Wallis led his Sojourners community in over forty public actions during the first six months of 1977, protesting such issues as the use of torture, the proliferation of nuclear armaments, and the government's repressive housing policies.

They are just promises to pay, and their real value is based simply on the stability, good order, productivity, and all round trustworthiness of the community as a whole, in whose name Governments issue them.

Nims Obunge, CEO of Peace Alliance, a crime reduction and community cohesion charity, said it's great the government is stepping in to tackle the issue, but it won't be the sole solution.

John Pontifex from Aid to the Church in Need, the organisation behind Saturday's rally has accused the government of having a «lacklustre and disengaged» approach and wants the UK's politicians to show leadership on the issue, he said: «For the first time we have seen no Christian presence, no mass, no liturgy, no celebration of the Christian faith permitted, with all the communities having now fled.»

The SeaWeb Seafood Summit brings together global representatives from the seafood industry with leaders from the conservation community, academia, government, and the media for in - depth discussions, presentations, and networking around the issue of sustainable seafood.

He aims to inform the public, liaise with other members of the academic community, work with civil society actors engaged in arms control and partner with governments to discuss the moral issues introduced by new technology and collaborate on design proposals.

The State Senate has turned its back on middle class values and the issues that matter most to our communities, and I look forward to advocating for investments in infrastructure, an increase in the minimum wage and much needed government reforms to clean up Albany.

«I've worked with Carlina Rivera on countless local issues over the years as a community activist, Democratic District Leader and most recently, in government,» said State Assemblymember Brian Kavanagh.

Astorino had sought the Business Council's endorsement in September at the group's annual meeting, insisting that the business community should take a more aggressive approach to push state government on taxes and regulatory issues.

NUT Cymru, the largest union for teachers in Wales, says that the decision to follow a Westminster Government approach will not tackle the core issues of absenteeism; more worryingly, in the long term it threatens to create a host of new problems in our communities.

Yes, but not without abusing its power by upending the principle that citizens, through their elected representatives in local government, should be able to decide for themselves issues that affect only their communities.

In response, Airbnb issued a statement saying the following: «We always want to work with governments to make the Airbnb community stronger, but at this point, this demand is unreasonably broad and we will fight it with everything we've got.»

Public health threats, weather emergencies, environmental issues, protecting children from physical or mental abuse, creating a more inclusive community: all require county government to be involved and at the forefront in working on solutions.

«Where Liberal Democrats in Government acted to help communities protect their valuable assets, Labour Ministers in Cardiff Bay spent years failing to act on this issue.

In this first three research appointments and his PhD studies local government issues were the dominant interest, a theme which covered work on issues as diverse as the executive and scrutiny reforms; member allowances; the role (s) of local councillors; local elections; departmentalism; community appraisals; consultations; ward boundary changes; and history and structure.

The report by the home affairs select committee was issued in response to the government's proposed «Community Remedy» provisions to anti-social behaviour.

At the weekend, villagers carried out a peaceful protest in the riverine community of Ogulagha Kingdom in Burutu local government area of the state, over the issue.

The Interim National Director of world Vision Ghana was very appreciative of the partnership between his outfit and the local government authorities in Kintampo South, the Jema Traditional Council, NGOs and communities to bring to the fore issues effecting children to the fore via the child parliamentarians.

There is a need for such oversight, they said, because conflicts of interest are often an issue in small communities where nepotism can run rampant in government hiring.

He is the first BAME politician to hold the role and his appointment could offer hope to critics that the government is aware of how damaging the issue has been for community relations and trust in the immigration system.

Bronx Community Board No. 8 plays an important role in improving the quality of life for the communities it serves and in advocating with New York City government and elected officials for municipal service delivery, land use and zoning issues, business development, the City budget and other matters relating to the community's health, safety andCommunity Board No. 8 plays an important role in improving the quality of life for the communities it serves and in advocating with New York City government and elected officials for municipal service delivery, land use and zoning issues, business development, the City budget and other matters relating to the community's health, safety andcommunity's health, safety and welfare.

Our mission, as members of the KDD, is to educate ourselves about how government works, what issues are going on in our own communities, mentor young people in civic engagement, and to get more women elected.

«For example, the district heads in this government have been sacked, so that is the issue of representation, if you are following the trend many communities believe that they are not represented.

«We wouldn't have joined issues with the former governor but because of the aspersions cast on the community blessed with the highest number of electorate in Itesiwaju Local Government area of the state.

«Many of the issues that Borough President Stringer has prioritized during his time in office hold resonance beyond Manhattan's borders,» said Gelman, explaining that Stringer frequently visits out - of - borough civic and community organizations to discuss his ideas for everything from improving the city's transportation network to government transparency.

Governor Cuomo has proven to be a leader on the issue of public safety at a national level by forcing the federal government to reexamine whether Secure Communities is actually making our communities more secure, not only here in New York, but throughout the country.

For a nation that was waiting for a messianic vision and direction from his government, President Buhari does not have the privilege or the right to remain silent on issues such as the current fuel scarcity (save for a one - page press release signed by him), the Mainagate, the NNPC $ 25bn contract scandal, the continued Fulani herdsmen attack on communities, despite their being listed as the fourth deadliest terror group in the Global Terrorism Index, and the full report of the Presidential Panel of Inquiry set up to investigate a former Secretary to Government of the Federation, Lawal Babachir, and a former DG, National Intelligence Agency, Ayo Oke, because beyond election, the validation of the legitimacy of any government through good governance rests on this core element which is commgovernment, President Buhari does not have the privilege or the right to remain silent on issues such as the current fuel scarcity (save for a one - page press release signed by him), the Mainagate, the NNPC $ 25bn contract scandal, the continued Fulani herdsmen attack on communities, despite their being listed as the fourth deadliest terror group in the Global Terrorism Index, and the full report of the Presidential Panel of Inquiry set up to investigate a former Secretary to Government of the Federation, Lawal Babachir, and a former DG, National Intelligence Agency, Ayo Oke, because beyond election, the validation of the legitimacy of any government through good governance rests on this core element which is commGovernment of the Federation, Lawal Babachir, and a former DG, National Intelligence Agency, Ayo Oke, because beyond election, the validation of the legitimacy of any government through good governance rests on this core element which is commgovernment through good governance rests on this core element which is communicating.

This is just as the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo SAN declared that the federal government will soon come out with an Executive Order issuing directives on the implementation of sustainable community policing strategies to stem rising wave of crime and criminality in the country.

Lansing also added «The new Oneida County Youth Development and Violence Prevention Coalition will be a partnership of the area's community based organizations, school district representatives, government agency staff and law enforcement officials who will be coming together to develop the new programs, strategies and tactics necessary to address the issues raised in the new assessment and continue the progress made in our county in reducing youth violence and increasing opportunities for positive youth development.

Cuomo appeared at the South Bronx's Hostos Community College to sign legislation intended to protect nail salon workers and to announce a state government task force «to root out worker exploitation issues in multiple industries in New York State.»

It provides a vital forum for social service providers, community advocates, and government agency representatives to exchange best practices on immigrant integration issues in Queens and New York City.

The ministry's Director of Legal, Bola Odugbesan, made this clarification in a statement in Abuja following a press statement on Thursday issued by the Director, Public Affairs, Lagos state Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs, Bisi Olufuwa.

In a written statement, former City Council Speaker Christine Quinn issued a stinging rebuke of her one - time colleague, writing, «Fernando Cabrera's record of opposing LGBT and reproductive rights in the City Council is as long as it is appalling — but this endorsement of a Ugandan government that sees our community as sub-human is a new low I could have never imagined him stooping to.&raquIn a written statement, former City Council Speaker Christine Quinn issued a stinging rebuke of her one - time colleague, writing, «Fernando Cabrera's record of opposing LGBT and reproductive rights in the City Council is as long as it is appalling — but this endorsement of a Ugandan government that sees our community as sub-human is a new low I could have never imagined him stooping to.&raquin the City Council is as long as it is appalling — but this endorsement of a Ugandan government that sees our community as sub-human is a new low I could have never imagined him stooping to.»

Letter from AAAS CEO Rush Holt to Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein Regarding Fingerprint Reporting Guidelines [March 28, 2018] AAAS Statement on FY 2018 Omnibus Bill Funds for Scientific Research [March 23, 2018] AAAS Statement on FY 2018 Omnibus Funding Bill [March 22, 2018] AAAS CEO Rush Holt Statement on Death of Rep. Louise Slaughter [March 16, 2018] AAAS CEO Urges U.S. President and Congress to Lift Funding Restrictions on Gun Violence Research [March 13, 2018] AAAS Statements on Elections and Paper Ballots [March 9, 2018] AAAS Statement on President's 2019 Budget Plan [February 12, 2018] AAAS Statement on FY 2018 Budget Deal and Continuing Resolution [February 9, 2018] AAAS Statement on President Trump's State of the Union Address [January 30, 2018] AAAS Statement on Continuing Resolution Urges FY 2018 Final Omnibus Bill [January 22, 2018] AAAS Statement on U.S. Government Shutdown [January 20, 2018] Community Statement to OMB on Science and Government [December 19, 2017] AAAS CEO Response to Media Report on Use of «Science - Based» at CDC [December 15, 2017] Letter from AAAS and the American Physical Society to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani Regarding Scientist Ahmadreza Djalali [December 15, 2017] Multisociety Letter Conference Graduate Student Tax Provisions [December 7, 2017] Multisociety Letter Presses Senate to Preserve Higher Education Tax Benefits [November 29, 2017] AAAS Multisociety Letter on Tax Reform [November 15, 2017] AAAS Letter to U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee on Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1)[November 7, 2017] AAAS Statement on Release of National Climate Assessment Report [November 3, 2017] AAAS Statement on EPA Science Adviser Boards [October 31, 2017] AAAS Statement on EPA Restricting Scientist Communication of Research Results [October 25, 2017] Statement of the Board of Directors of the American Association for the Advancement of Science on Scientific Freedom and Responsibility [October 18, 2017] Scientific Societies» Letter on President Trump's Visa and Immigration Proclamation [October 17, 2017] AAAS Statement on U.S. Withdrawal from UNESCO [October 12, 2017] AAAS Statement on White House Proclamation on Immigration and Visas [September 25, 2017] AAAS Statement from CEO Rush Holt on ARPA - E Reauthorization Act [September 8, 2017] AAAS Speaks Out Against Trump Administration Halt of Young Immigrant Program [September 6, 2017] AAAS Statement on Trump Administration Disbanding National Climate Assessment Advisory Committee [August 22, 2017] AAAS CEO Rush Holt Issues Statement On Death of Former Rep. Vern Ehlers [August 17, 2017] AAAS CEO Rush Holt and 15 Other Science Society Leaders Request Climate Science Meeting with EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt [July 31, 2017] AAAS Encourages Congressional Appropriators to Invest in Research and Innovation [July 25, 2017] AAAS CEO Urges Secretary of State to Fill Post of Science and Technology Adviser [July 13, 2017] AAAS and ESA Urge Trump Administration to Protect Monuments [July 7, 2017] AAAS Statement on House Appropriations Bill for the Department of Energy [June 28, 2017] Scientific Organizations Statement on Science and Government [June 27, 2017] AAAS Statement on White House Executive Order on Cuba Relations [June 16, 2017] AAAS Statement on Paris Agreement on Climate Change [June 1, 2017] AAAS Statement from CEO Rush Holt on Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Proposal [May 23, 2017] AAAS thanks the Congress for prioritizing research and development funding in the FY 2017 omnibus appropriations [May 9, 2017] AAAS Statement on Dismissal of Scientists on EPA Scientific Advisory Board [May 8, 2017] AAAS CEO Rush Holt Statement on FY 2017 Appropriations [May 1, 2017] AAAS CEO Statement on Executive Order on Climate Change [March 28, 2017] AAAS leads an intersociety letter on the HONEST Act [March 28, 2017] President's Budget Plan Would Cripple Science and Technology, AAAS Says [March 16, 2017] AAAS Responds to New Immigration Executive Order [March 6, 2017] AAAS CEO Responds to Trump Immigration and Visa Order [January 28, 2017] AAAS CEO Rush Holt Statement on Federal Scientists and Public Communication [January 24, 2017] AAAS thanks leaders of the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act [December 21, 2016] AAAS CEO Rush Holt raises concern over President - Elect Donald Trump's EPA Director Selection [December 15, 2016] AAAS CEO Rush Holt Statement Following the House Passage of 21st Century Cures Act [December 2, 2016] Letter from U.S. scientific, engineering, and higher education community leaders to President - elect Trump's transition team [November 23, 2016] Letter from AAAS CEO Rush Holt to Senate Leaders and Letter to House Leaders to pass a FY 2017 Omnibus Spending Bill [November 15, 2016] AAAS reaffirms the reality of human - caused climate change [June Community Statement to OMB on Science and Government [December 19, 2017] AAAS CEO Response to Media Report on Use of «Science - Based» at CDC [December 15, 2017] Letter from AAAS and the American Physical Society to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani Regarding Scientist Ahmadreza Djalali [December 15, 2017] Multisociety Letter Conference Graduate Student Tax Provisions [December 7, 2017] Multisociety Letter Presses Senate to Preserve Higher Education Tax Benefits [November 29, 2017] AAAS Multisociety Letter on Tax Reform [November 15, 2017] AAAS Letter to U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee on Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1)[November 7, 2017] AAAS Statement on Release of National Climate Assessment Report [November 3, 2017] AAAS Statement on EPA Science Adviser Boards [October 31, 2017] AAAS Statement on EPA Restricting Scientist Communication of Research Results [October 25, 2017] Statement of the Board of Directors of the American Association for the Advancement of Science on Scientific Freedom and Responsibility [October 18, 2017] Scientific Societies» Letter on President Trump's Visa and Immigration Proclamation [October 17, 2017] AAAS Statement on U.S. Withdrawal from UNESCO [October 12, 2017] AAAS Statement on White House Proclamation on Immigration and Visas [September 25, 2017] AAAS Statement from CEO Rush Holt on ARPA - E Reauthorization Act [September 8, 2017] AAAS Speaks Out Against Trump Administration Halt of Young Immigrant Program [September 6, 2017] AAAS Statement on Trump Administration Disbanding National Climate Assessment Advisory Committee [August 22, 2017] AAAS CEO Rush Holt Issues Statement On Death of Former Rep. Vern Ehlers [August 17, 2017] AAAS CEO Rush Holt and 15 Other Science Society Leaders Request Climate Science Meeting with EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt [July 31, 2017] AAAS Encourages Congressional Appropriators to Invest in Research and Innovation [July 25, 2017] AAAS CEO Urges Secretary of State to Fill Post of Science and Technology Adviser [July 13, 2017] AAAS and ESA Urge Trump Administration to Protect Monuments [July 7, 2017] AAAS Statement on House Appropriations Bill for the Department of Energy [June 28, 2017] Scientific Organizations Statement on Science and Government [June 27, 2017] AAAS Statement on White House Executive Order on Cuba Relations [June 16, 2017] AAAS Statement on Paris Agreement on Climate Change [June 1, 2017] AAAS Statement from CEO Rush Holt on Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Proposal [May 23, 2017] AAAS thanks the Congress for prioritizing research and development funding in the FY 2017 omnibus appropriations [May 9, 2017] AAAS Statement on Dismissal of Scientists on EPA Scientific Advisory Board [May 8, 2017] AAAS CEO Rush Holt Statement on FY 2017 Appropriations [May 1, 2017] AAAS CEO Statement on Executive Order on Climate Change [March 28, 2017] AAAS leads an intersociety letter on the HONEST Act [March 28, 2017] President's Budget Plan Would Cripple Science and Technology, AAAS Says [March 16, 2017] AAAS Responds to New Immigration Executive Order [March 6, 2017] AAAS CEO Responds to Trump Immigration and Visa Order [January 28, 2017] AAAS CEO Rush Holt Statement on Federal Scientists and Public Communication [January 24, 2017] AAAS thanks leaders of the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act [December 21, 2016] AAAS CEO Rush Holt raises concern over President - Elect Donald Trump's EPA Director Selection [December 15, 2016] AAAS CEO Rush Holt Statement Following the House Passage of 21st Century Cures Act [December 2, 2016] Letter from U.S. scientific, engineering, and higher education community leaders to President - elect Trump's transition team [November 23, 2016] Letter from AAAS CEO Rush Holt to Senate Leaders and Letter to House Leaders to pass a FY 2017 Omnibus Spending Bill [November 15, 2016] AAAS reaffirms the reality of human - caused climate change [June community leaders to President - elect Trump's transition team [November 23, 2016] Letter from AAAS CEO Rush Holt to Senate Leaders and Letter to House Leaders to pass a FY 2017 Omnibus Spending Bill [November 15, 2016] AAAS reaffirms the reality of human - caused climate change [June 28, 2016]

Located in the heart of the nation's capital, the Program on Science in the Public Interest promotes direct dialogue with the government, industry, and the community on critical scientific issues and helps to develop the next generation of citizen scientists.

BAC, an independent entity that comprises government officials, community leaders, media representatives, and medical experts, was set up in 2000 to study the ethical, legal, and social issues brought about by the rapid development in biomedical research in Singapore.

To address the issue conservationists and government agencies have increased enforcement along with an effort to raise awareness in local communities of the importance of protecting sea turtles.

Eugene Parker, the discoverer of solar wind, writes in the foreword to Svensmark's new book, The Chilling Stars: A New Theory of Climate Change, «Global warming has become a political issue both in government and in the scientific community.

The study grew out of work the authors undertook in the Pacific, where scientists met with community members and local, regional, and national government experts to examine issues such as food security, access to fresh water, quality education, sustainable tourism, and protection of marine and terrestrial resources.

They can vote in Parliament on issues like stem cell research and policy on mad cow disease, they can pass the Government's science budget without even knowing what it says, but they can not actually engage with the scientific community.

The recommendations are consistent with a statement issued in 2008 by scientific community leaders calling on the U.S. government to establish conditions conducive to a thriving scientific enterprise.

In addition to the scholarly marine science and technology communities, the SMAST mission also emphasizes interaction with regional industry, and government and non-governmental agencies on compelling regional marine - related issues and technological development.