Sentences with phrase «issue in the state capitol»

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A perusal of the Church of the Brethren Web pages provides clear evidence that a commitment to pacifism is not limited to denominational headquarters: the 48 churches of the Northern Indiana District Conference have joined to urge «the use of nonviolent approaches and interventions» in response to the terror; the Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, Church of the Brethren has adopted a statement in which they «remain committed to walk in the Jesus way of nonviolent love, in which evil can only be overcome with redemptive acts of love»; a group of Brethren Volunteer Service Workers have issued a statement in which they «advocate the use of nonviolent means to settle disputes» and «stand opposed to the increased drive toward militarization»; on October 7 members of local Brethren churches (along with Mennonites and others) organized a peace rally at the state capitol in Harrisburg, «Sowing Seeds of Peace: Prayers and Petitions for Nonviolent Action,» which attracted over 300 people.

Education reform — loosely defined as support for charter school expansion and enhanced classroom standards and evaluations — had largely subsided as a major issue in 2016 for state lawmakers, but had bitterly divided the Capitol in 2015 as Gov. Andrew Cuomo sought to develop new standards for public school teachers.

From the State Capitol in Albany, award - winning public radio host Susan Arbetter guides listeners through the maze of New York state politics and public affairs, cutting through the jargon to make sense of even the most complex isState Capitol in Albany, award - winning public radio host Susan Arbetter guides listeners through the maze of New York state politics and public affairs, cutting through the jargon to make sense of even the most complex isstate politics and public affairs, cutting through the jargon to make sense of even the most complex issues.

There was some movement on certain outstanding issues at the state Capitol on Monday — albeit in different directions.

We are fighting for your air, your land, and your water by being your voice in the state Capitol, issuing the Conservation Scorecard, and electing pro-conservation candidates to office.

State Sen. John DeFrancisco of Syracuse is similarly smart, and if not as charming as Molinaro, has worked hard and successfully on economic issues, and knows the ins and outs of the Capitol as well as anyone.

Support is growing in the state Legislature for a full - scale legalization of medical marijuana, an issue that likely will be among a handful of battles in the Capitol over the next few months.

Michelle Baker, who lives outside the village limits, attended a rally at the New York State Capitol in November 2016 — the one - year anniversary of when the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency first warned the Village of Hoosick Falls to issue a do - not - drink order.

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joseph Martens, second from let, talks on hydraulic fracturing during a cabinet meeting at the Capitol on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014, in Albany, N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration will move to prohibit fracking in the state, citing unresolved health issues and dubious economic benefits of the widely used gas - drilling technique.Acting health commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker is seated State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joseph Martens, second from let, talks on hydraulic fracturing during a cabinet meeting at the Capitol on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014, in Albany, N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration will move to prohibit fracking in the state, citing unresolved health issues and dubious economic benefits of the widely used gas - drilling technique.Acting health commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker is seated state, citing unresolved health issues and dubious economic benefits of the widely used gas - drilling technique.Acting health commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker is seated left.

Many of these groups» Albany agendas prioritize an increase in the state's minimum wage, an issue that has created divisions in the Capitol.

Robin Schimminger, chair of the state Assembly's economic development committee, said he sees «issues» in the governor's omnibus beverage bill, casting doubt on Cuomo's hope to have it enacted before legislators leave the Capitol next month.

WFP State Director Bill Lipton in a separate interview, however, disagreed, saying those issues bubbled to the surface at the Capitol thanks to a sustained effort from advocates.

Also at 10 a.m., Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda announces legislation that will prohibit the state DMV from cancelling, suspending, or rescinding drivers» licenses issued to youth enrolled in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program when it ends in early March of 2018, outside Senate chamber, 3rd Floor, state Capitol, Albany.

Cuomo issued a proclamation naming March Women's History Month, and opened an exhibit in the Capitol War Room with biographical information of prominent women in state history who were the first to hold certain titles.

The Hearst Media Center hosted Capital Region lawmakers and Times Union journalists for «Capitol Confidential Issues Roundtable: State Lawmakers,» an evening of fast - paced small group discussions on state policy issues Tuesday in CoIssues Roundtable: State Lawmakers,» an evening of fast - paced small group discussions on state policy issues Tuesday in ColState Lawmakers,» an evening of fast - paced small group discussions on state policy issues Tuesday in Colstate policy issues Tuesday in Coissues Tuesday in Colonie.

ALBANY — Mayor Bill de Blasio may have come to the Capitol on Tuesday to ask state lawmakers for help with affordable housing programs and homeless shelter allowances, but he found himself forced to answer a barrage of questions about an unexpected issue as more than a half - dozen lawmakers pressured him to allow a property tax cap in the city.

State Sen. John DeFrancisco, the deputy conference leader and a longtime representative of Syracuse and some of its suburbs, said in an interview on «The Capitol Pressroom» that there is still a «big divide» among the chamber's 31 Republicans on the minimum - wage issue.

While some issues come and go at the state capitol in Albany, education always remains on the agenda for the governor and the state legislature, and this year will be no different.

He did say that the current slowness of action in Ulster County is basically pro forma for an industry still working out its kinks, legislatively, around the state and nation, and that it's just such issues that will be raised at a state capitol lobbying day being set up for early May.

ALBANY — The chairman of the state Assembly's economic development committee said Thursday he sees «issues» in an omnibus beverage bill introduced earlier this week by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, casting doubt on the governor's hope to have it enacted before legislators leave the Capitol next month.

In an interview on Talk 1300's «Live from the State Capitol,» DiNapoli said that federal investigators had been given access to whatever they needed as they probed the alleged bribery scheme involving Navnoor Kang, but his office learned the depth of the issue when U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara announced charges against Kang on Wednesday.

-------------------------------- Members of the 4 largest fire service organizations in New York State descended on the Capitol today for their annual «Government Affairs Day,» meeting with their elected representatives to discuss the Issues of Concern.

It was the first time a state education commissioner has attended the advocacy day event at the state Capitol, which is designed to raise awareness for charter school issues and give parents and students an opportunity to speak directly with legislators in Albany.

On Earth Day lobby day at the state Capitol, whether or not to allow hydrofracking in New York continues to be the dominant issue.

«His mere presence here highlight the issue of corruption in our state Capitol.

Blood: I took a close look at this same issue by putting together two statewide, nonpartisan voter polls in Massachusetts, and then by interviewing 48 top opinion leaders who have the clout to influence what does and doesn't happen at our state house and the U.S. Capitol.

In the capitol, the union won some accountability and transparency fights — prohibiting for - profit organizations from running charters, making charters adhere to state comptroller audits, and demanding they serve more special education and ELL students — but lost the bigger issues of saturation and the cap, which legislators agreed to raise from 200 to 460.

On March 20th, the Prichard Committee Student Voice Team will host a March for Our Lives KY Student Teach - In at the Kentucky State Capitol to highlight the issue of student safety and school climate in the context of recent school shootings and threats in Kentucky and across the countrIn at the Kentucky State Capitol to highlight the issue of student safety and school climate in the context of recent school shootings and threats in Kentucky and across the countrin the context of recent school shootings and threats in Kentucky and across the countrin Kentucky and across the country.

Activity in the State Capitol around the issue of improving school safety intensified this week.

Utah Lt. Gov. Greg Bell, members of the Utah State Board of Education, and members of the School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration Board of Trustees will honor Margaret Bird, the long - time beneficiary voice on school trust issues, in a ceremony at the Utah State Capitol on June 20.

Included in the Capitol Update this week: * California Charter Schools Conference * Federal Charter Schools Program Action Alert * State Board of Education (SBE) Considers Testing and Accountability Issues * State Board of Education Renews Two Charter Schools * Legislative Committees Picking Up Steam * Energy Commission Announces Second Webinar for Proposition 39 (Energy Efficiency) Program Training * Happenings: Updates and Deadlines

In a state where public schoolteachers have marched on the state Capitol and staged walk - ins to protest pay and policy reforms, the N.C. Court of Appeals issued a ruling Tuesday that buoyed the spirits of the rallying educators and struck a blow to the Republican education agenda in North CarolinIn a state where public schoolteachers have marched on the state Capitol and staged walk - ins to protest pay and policy reforms, the N.C. Court of Appeals issued a ruling Tuesday that buoyed the spirits of the rallying educators and struck a blow to the Republican education agenda in North Carolinin North Carolina.

CCSA will be kicking off the week with Advocacy Day tomorrow, Tuesday, May 2 at the California State Capitol, where charter leaders and advocates will meet with local legislators to discuss issues facing charter schools in California.

The issue will highlight the likely education priorities of an Obama or Romney administration; examine how changes in the makeup of Congress could affect education policymaking on Capitol Hill; and touch on state election results.

Lebanon, TN — On April 8th, 2016, a documentary by two Tennessee filmmakers that examines the issue of pet overpopulation in the United States, will have its Middle Tennessee premiere at the Capitol Theatre in Lebanon, 30 miles east of Nashville.

Michiganders concerned about animal welfare converged on the state capitol for Humane Lobby Day in Lansing on Tuesday to lobby for better laws to protect pets and exotic animals and to oppose the legislature's underhanded attempt to stifle the voting rights of Michigan citizens on wildlife issues.

Lebanon, TN — On April 8th, 2016, a documentary by two Tennessee filmmakers that examines the issue of pet overpopulation in the United States, will have its Middle Tennessee premiere at the Capitol Theatre in Lebanon, 30 miles east of...

11/24/09 - Philly Dawg - Crusading for puppies and pigeons 11/21/09 - The Philadelphia Inquirer - Flight to Ohio rescues «puppy mill» dogs 11/02/09 - Pet News and Views - Ohio Dog Auctions Affects All of Us 11/01/09 - Thoughts Fur Paws - Ohio Dog Auction Ban Needs Signatures 10/30/09 - Best Friends Animal Society (Puppies Aren't Products)- Ohio Petition to Ban Dog Auctions 10/30/09 - Ohio.com (Akron Beacon Journal)- Puppy mills muddy Issue 2 debate 10/26/09 - Animal Law Coalition - Ballot Initiative to Stop OH Dog Auctions 10/21/09 - Philly Dawg, Wednesday Wag Oct. 21 - Under the Capitol dome 10/16/09 - Pet News and Views - Dog Auctions and Puppy Mills 10/14/09 - Cleveland Plain Dealer - Group gets OK to pursue dog law 10/14/09 - The Columbus Dispatch - Group gets OK to pursue dog law 10/14/09 - 89.7 WKSU - Effort to ban dog auctions gets approval to gather signatures 10/13/09 - Cincinnati.com - Signature gathering OK'd for dog auction measure 10/13/09 - Dayton Daily News - Signature gathering OK'd for dog aucion measure 10/13/09 - Fox 59 Indianapolis - Ohio panel clears way for supporters to gather signatures to ban dog auctions 10/13/09 - Mansfield News Journal - Signature gathering OK'd to pursue dog law 10/13/09 - Springfield News Sun - Signature gathering OK'd for dog auction measure 10/13/09 - Toledo on the Move - Possible state ban on dog auctions 10/13/09 - Vindy.com Newswatch - Signature gathering approved for dog - auction measure 10/13/09 - WKYC.com - Signature gathering OK'd for dog auction measure 10/13/09 - WLIO.com - Signatures for ban on dog auctions OK'd 10/13/09 - Gongwer Ohio Report - BALLOT BOARD MOVES DOG AUCTION ACT FORWARD 10/13/10 - Statehouse News Bureau - Animal - rights advocates get their proposal banning dog auctions closer to the ballot 10/13/09 - Jennifer Brunner, Ohio Secretary of State - Ohio Ballot Board Approves Dog Auctions Act as One Subject Issue: Petitioner Group May Begin to Circulate 10/05/09 - Jennifer Brunner, Ohio Secretary of State - Certification / Initiative Petition proposing the «Ohio Dog Auctions Act» 10/02/09 - Richard Cordray, Ohio Attorney General - Statewide Ballot Issues Update 09/29/09 - Philly Dawg - «PA kennels shed breeding stock before new kennel law takes effect» 06/10/09 - The Columbus Dispatch - Critics seek ban on dog auctions, see link to «puppy mills» 03/25/09 - The Budget (Sugarcreek, Ohio)- Puppy mill protesters promote awareness in Holmes County 02/28/09 - The Columbus Dispatch - Animal advocates may push for ban on dog auctions 03/07/08 - Newsday - Dog auctions a controversial state ban on dog auctions 10/13/09 - Vindy.com Newswatch - Signature gathering approved for dog - auction measure 10/13/09 - WKYC.com - Signature gathering OK'd for dog auction measure 10/13/09 - WLIO.com - Signatures for ban on dog auctions OK'd 10/13/09 - Gongwer Ohio Report - BALLOT BOARD MOVES DOG AUCTION ACT FORWARD 10/13/10 - Statehouse News Bureau - Animal - rights advocates get their proposal banning dog auctions closer to the ballot 10/13/09 - Jennifer Brunner, Ohio Secretary of State - Ohio Ballot Board Approves Dog Auctions Act as One Subject Issue: Petitioner Group May Begin to Circulate 10/05/09 - Jennifer Brunner, Ohio Secretary of State - Certification / Initiative Petition proposing the «Ohio Dog Auctions Act» 10/02/09 - Richard Cordray, Ohio Attorney General - Statewide Ballot Issues Update 09/29/09 - Philly Dawg - «PA kennels shed breeding stock before new kennel law takes effect» 06/10/09 - The Columbus Dispatch - Critics seek ban on dog auctions, see link to «puppy mills» 03/25/09 - The Budget (Sugarcreek, Ohio)- Puppy mill protesters promote awareness in Holmes County 02/28/09 - The Columbus Dispatch - Animal advocates may push for ban on dog auctions 03/07/08 - Newsday - Dog auctions a controversial State - Ohio Ballot Board Approves Dog Auctions Act as One Subject Issue: Petitioner Group May Begin to Circulate 10/05/09 - Jennifer Brunner, Ohio Secretary of State - Certification / Initiative Petition proposing the «Ohio Dog Auctions Act» 10/02/09 - Richard Cordray, Ohio Attorney General - Statewide Ballot Issues Update 09/29/09 - Philly Dawg - «PA kennels shed breeding stock before new kennel law takes effect» 06/10/09 - The Columbus Dispatch - Critics seek ban on dog auctions, see link to «puppy mills» 03/25/09 - The Budget (Sugarcreek, Ohio)- Puppy mill protesters promote awareness in Holmes County 02/28/09 - The Columbus Dispatch - Animal advocates may push for ban on dog auctions 03/07/08 - Newsday - Dog auctions a controversial State - Certification / Initiative Petition proposing the «Ohio Dog Auctions Act» 10/02/09 - Richard Cordray, Ohio Attorney General - Statewide Ballot Issues Update 09/29/09 - Philly Dawg - «PA kennels shed breeding stock before new kennel law takes effect» 06/10/09 - The Columbus Dispatch - Critics seek ban on dog auctions, see link to «puppy mills» 03/25/09 - The Budget (Sugarcreek, Ohio)- Puppy mill protesters promote awareness in Holmes County 02/28/09 - The Columbus Dispatch - Animal advocates may push for ban on dog auctions 03/07/08 - Newsday - Dog auctions a controversial topic

MRV — Three Little Letters with Big Implications We noted from the get - go that whether mitigation actions from developing countries would be subject to international verification (e.g. «measurable, reportable, and verifiable»), would be a critical issue for the Copenhagen talks, particularly in light of demands from Capitol Hill that China must allow for international verification in order for the United States to sign on.

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Specifically, I am looking to develop issue management campaigns, provide crisis communications direction and strategy and assist in legislative problem solving in state capitols.