Sentences with phrase «holding states»

The idea that the federal government would hold states accountable for producing student learning outcomes was very new.

However, for the last two years, the governor did not hold the State of the State on that date.

That's because the public hasn't held state leaders more accountable at the voting booths.

It is about four months until the two major parties hold their state conventions.

This proposition is a vote on whether or not to hold a State Constitutional Convention.

The entire lecturer can hold state licenses to teach behind the wheel drivers training.

But the administration is allowed to hold states responsible for how they spend federal subsidies.

Most candidates have completed an accredited program and some Therapists may be required to hold state licensure.

They also noted the budget holds the state spending increase to under 2 % for the sixth straight year.

Simply put, the changes will prevent individuals and organisations from holding the state to account.

If your current car insurance policy only holds the state minimum coverage, then it might be a good idea to look at the company's policy and see if it offers higher coverage.

Wait — But all school administrators and teachers --(except at charter schools)-- must hold state teacher certification.

A vital mechanism for holding state power to account, judicial review is currently undergoing death by a thousand cuts.

While there were those who wanted to ban slavery, the slave holding states refused to accept the constitution unless it were left legal.

Twenty - two states held state executive official elections in 2012.

Isn't it time we start holding the state accountable?

The practice has consistently held the state to account and has helped to raise standards in relation to; professionalism, public safety and integrity.

If the pair fails to hold the stated USD 500 support, there could be an increase in selling pressure.

It's not yet clear, though, exactly how the department will hold states accountable for all this planning — and ultimately produce changes in classrooms.

Bad enough that the proposition to hold a state constitutional convention was buried on the back of the ballot.

If people can not challenge government actions in court, individuals can not hold the state to account — the government will be, or be seen to be, above the law.

The two Congress members are rivals with Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, who held the State Senate seat before Hamilton and is seen as the Albany lawmaker's mentor and political patron.

In the 50 states, there are 99 state legislative chambers altogether, and 86 of the 99 chambers held state legislative elections on November 6, 2012.

They likened their treatment to the 12 years they endured under Mr. Bloomberg, who held the State Legislature in low regard while showering Senate Republicans with campaign contributions.

There are 15 states with state legislative term limits, but Louisiana did not hold a State House election in 2014 and Nebraska does not have a state house.

Former state Assembly aides Victoria Burhans and Chloë Rivera announced Thursday they've accepted a $ 580,000 settlement resolving two sexual harassments lawsuits: one they filed in Manhattan federal court in 2013 against Lopez and then - Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, and another simultaneously filed in Manhattan civil court holding the state Assembly accountable.

Governor Andrew Cuomo describes the Enacted State Budget for Fiscal Year 2018 as continuing his record of holding State Operating Funds spending annual growth to no more than 2 percent.

In the crucial weeks before Election Day, the UFT and its members stepped into high gear to spread the word about why New Yorkers should vote «no» on holding a state constitutional convention.

He also held a State of Michigan builders license.

Our team of reporters holds state and national licenses including CSR, RPR, RMR, RDR, CLR, CRR and CMRS.

«We closed the $ 4.4 billion deficit by achieving many of the savings proposals put forth in the Executive Budget, such as actions to hold state agency spending flat, containing Medicaid growth within the global cap and service consolidation and reorganizations,» said Morris Peters, a spokesman for Cuomo's budget division.

Democrats held the state Senate from 2002 until the 2010 elections when Republicans gained five seats and took control of the chamber.

The man never held a state license.

In the 50 states, there are 99 state legislative chambers altogether, and 8 of the 99 chambers held state legislative elections in November 2011.

But he also adds that the IDC is holding the state back on issues such as rent regulation and a millionaire's tax.

1:30 PM — The New York City Council holds a stated meeting chaired by New York City Public Advocate Letitia James, City Hall, Council Chambers, Manhattan.

Will Hoosiers stand for another two years of having their best interests set aside while Big Emergency - Band Radio holds the state hostage?

Reverend Ruben Diaz Sr. was not only an accomplice in holding the State Legislature hostage for his own gain, but has been a vocal opponent of women's rights and marriage equality.

I was hoping Levine would hammer away at the «Good Ol' Boys Club» defeating Espaillat and that a strong woman of character would come from behind, wins and joins an eliet team of Freshman State Senators that have never held State office before.

«All Republicans want to see our party hold the State Senate majority in Albany and elect a Republican congressman in the First District of Long Island,» Pataki said in a statement this morning.

Moving forward, Jewell says he believes all public school advocates will begin holding state leaders accountable for their policies, and not just on May 16th.

Democrats hold the State Assembly by a huge margin, while Republicans control the State Senate with only a slim and cobbled - together majority.

Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen, who can't take lobbyist donations of more than $ 100 for his own campaign or any donations from executives who hold state government contracts, raised money from them for Virginia AG Mark Herring's campaign.

Tony's stance on key issues such as job creation (bringing jobs back to the New York State), access to affordable and quality health care for all, improving the quality of education for students, and holding state officials accountable for how they spend taxpayers» money is aligned with the Coalition's point of views.