Sentences with phrase «issues at all levels of government»

They should participate in civic activities, including working for or against candidates for election and discussing public issues at all levels of government.

The legislative meetings coincide with Realtors ® Advocacy Month, designed to engage and educate Realtors ® to vote, act and invest in advocacy issues at all levels of government.

These leaders not only shape policy for the National Association of REALTORS ® and fight for important issues at all levels of government, they are revolutionizing real estate by ensuring that REALTORS ® have access to all of the latest information and tools that can help you in business.

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I also made clear that while I won't be participating in the Forum, BlackRock will continue to engage on issues of public policy with governments at all levels and around the world.

Today, chambers of commerce from the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley released a new research study which concludes that $ 50 billion in economic development along the Lower Fraser River is at risk unless all levels of government act now to address the serious issues facing the river.

In more recent years, our advocacy efforts have also focused on regional issues, from our very public role in the 2015 transit and transportation plebiscite, to our work around Metro Vancouver's proposed Bylaw 280 and regional waste management, our longstanding calls for a mobile business licence program across Greater Vancouver, and our advocacy at all levels of government to invest in roads, bridges, and Pacific Gateway trade infrastructure across the region.

Although I don't pretend to understand all the «ins & outs» of banking, public financing, etc., it seems to me to be self - evident that if Canadian governments at all levels were able to borrow, at low or preferably no interest rates, to finance infrastructure projects and other issues such as health care and education, rather than indebting Canadians in perpetuity in order to pay big interest payments to the greedy Big Banks, it would ultimately be in the best interests of most ordinary Canadians.

As the general public, entrepreneurs, regulators, small businesses, educators, students and industry groups become more aware of the facts about crowdfunding and the impact that it can have at the grassroots level for every small business on every street corner to the highest levels of government and regulation, a groundswell of interest has emerged sparking dialogue and events bringing crowdfunding education, awareness and issues into the spotlight.

It is unliveable at the level of society: hence, in Britain we have a government that lauds the freedom of the individual (and it should be noted in passing, but noted very well, that our present generation of politicians rarely talk of the «human person» or just of the «person», but usually of the «individual») but which has brought in some of the most draconian legislation in Europe designed to control what people say and do on certain issues so that society can proceed in its life as a unity and not just as a mere collection of individuals.

«One of the key things for churches is to realise this is not just a political issue, it's a personal issue, and therefore we mustn't only speak of it in terms of government proposals and societal trends; this is an issue many of us in our churches are wrestling with at a personal level,» says Allberry.

The federal courts have shifted the power to themselves as branches of the federal government, and politicized the issue at a new level of significance.

At government level, the whole issue of asylum is a sensitive one, and being seen as being soft on immigration in any form is never going to be a votewinner.

My last point and Im out... Throughout our great nations history... we always found a way to fight through national issues and come up with solutions... Giving the problems we have now to people in the 50's and 60's... and they may actually come up with a solution... if you earnestly care about making a change... start at the lowest levels of government... go do something... find out costs... expenses... how to get more health care to people... do things like that... quit waiting on the government to provide all the answers... its not the way this country was founded... and not the way we get through problems... If you or ur family does nt have insurance... get a job that can provide you that... instead of hoping the government will do so... If you or ur family lacks access to education... move to an area that excels at it... education is invaluable... Do something about your problem... and quit waiting for the next big lotto...

As the federal government seeks a dismissal of Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's hydraulic fracturing lawsuit, the state's top lawyer said he's dealing with the issue «at several levels.»

«For emphasis, let us restate the fact that on the basis of the statement obtained from the accused, the Police had issued a statement read publicly at the May 10 press conference in the state capital and there was no mention of their naming or implicating any top government official at the state or federal level.»

The Congress declares that the establishment of a Department of Education is in the public interest, will promote the general welfare of the United States, will help ensure that education issues receive proper treatment at the Federal level, and will enable the Federal Government to coordinate its education activities more effectively.

I want to understand what tools / power are at the disposal of the various levels of government to respond to potential issues.

«I think the governor has been very clear that we are at a time when more needs to be done to deal with the issue of ethics and integrity and corruption in our society and government at all levels,» DiNapoli said.

``... I believe that he [Dr Bawumia] is actually the flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party,» Mrs Bawa Mogtari told Prince Minkah on Class91.3 FM on the Executive Breakfast Show on Tuesday 20 September while responding to some issues and accusations levelled against the government by Mr Boakye Agyarko, Policy Advisor to the opposition party's flag bearer at a press conference the party organised on Monday 19 September.

It was learnt that various issues affecting the region, including corruption charges levelled against ex-militant leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, and the halted Nigerian Maritime University in Okerenkoko, Warri South - West Local Government Area of Delta State, are to be considered at the meeting in Abuja today.

KPMG participate in the democratic process to inform politicians at European, UK, central and local government level of issues that do, or may, affect our business.

This major study of more than 4,500 New Yorkers, funded by the Dyson Foundation and conducted by the Marist College Institute for Public Opinion, takes an in - depth look at the issue of local government consolidation on a statewide level and in nine regions — the Capital Region, the Adirondacks, Western New York, the Finger Lakes, Central New York, the Mid-Hudson Valley, the Lower Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island.

«In considering the Government's policy on this thorny issue, will the Secretary of State, if he has to abide by the ruling of the European Court of Human Rights, restrict the right to vote to those prisoners at the lowest level of seriousness — for example, those dealt with by the magistrates courts for summary offences only?»

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.

He also challenged government to expedite action on the national climate change policy to ensure its implementation at the regional and district level, to address issues of climate change in the region, since the region is most at risk of climate change.

Documents and interviews show Reclaim New York is ramping up as it builds a network of citizen watchdogs and pushes into issues at all levels of New York government.

«We are pleased at the level of thoughtful interest and exchange this issue is receiving outside of government.»

It's not just a problem for Kew — data issued by the Australian Government (Office of the Chief Scientist, 2016) show, at a national level, student participation in most Year 12 maths and science subjects is declining.

Government and education officials at all levels should make teaching more engaging and active and reinforce that focus with a new generation of tests, according to the Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills, which issued its final report after two years of study.

«Tackling workload is one of the key challenges we face in the education sector and an issue that has to be at the forefront everything that is done at both Welsh Government and local governmGovernment and local governmentgovernment level.

He claims that the Conservative party is divided over the issue, at council level and among the Conservative - led Local Government Association, because of issues such as who will provide school places once councils lose sway over schools in their regions.

Having participated and watched government in action at the national, state and local level for more than four decades, I can safely say that I have never, ever, seen an meeting as unbelievably insulting as the «presentation» (PowerPoint and all) that those targeted local school administrators were forced to sit through or the even more incredible way in which public employees responded to a member of the public trying to raise important and legitimate concerns about the very issue that the school officials were summoned to the meeting to discuss.

Education policy is one of the few issues vigorously debated at every level of government.

«This issue was a very huge example of the Obama administration's overreach to suggest a one - size - fits - all, federal - government approach, top - down approach to issues best dealt with at a personal level, at a local level,» DeVos said in response to a question from CNN contributor and Trump supporter Kayleigh McEnany.

«At a time when jobs are scarce and the construction industry is ailing, this is the worst time possible for a halt in funding... The real problem is Congress» inability to iron out partisan disputes, a failure of governance at the most basic level... These are serious issues, but surely reasonable lawmakers can come to an agreement without shutting down a vital government agency.&raquAt a time when jobs are scarce and the construction industry is ailing, this is the worst time possible for a halt in funding... The real problem is Congress» inability to iron out partisan disputes, a failure of governance at the most basic level... These are serious issues, but surely reasonable lawmakers can come to an agreement without shutting down a vital government agency.&raquat the most basic level... These are serious issues, but surely reasonable lawmakers can come to an agreement without shutting down a vital government agency.»

Weber says the fuel - quality issue has been acknowledged at the highest levels of government, with Federal Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg telling a recent emissions - review stakeholder forum it is not good enough that Australia's fuel is ranked 66th in the world and last in the OECD.

Additionally, the issue of workplace treatment within the Amazon distribution center is something that can also more effectively be addressed at the government level.

Whether they're issued at the federal, state, or local level, all government bonds have some sort of tax exemption.

As the US government continues to issue record levels of debt, I don't think it can continue to sell that debt at 2 - 3 % interest.

With the general election last year (2008), the government changed and one of the parties in the new coalition is at too low a level to appreciate the problem and so it has been agreed that the issue with be placed with a committee for the details to be further analysed yet again.

These other factors include the economy, confusion over colder weather and other perceptual biases, general distrust of government, climate policies such as cap and trade that are not easily sold as effective or in line with public values, the absence of White House leadership on the issue, institutional barriers in Congress and at the international level, and the continued communication and policy missteps of some scientists and environmental advocates.

With Election Day a week away Kyle Isakower, API's vice president for regulatory and economic policy, and Erik Milito, API upstream group director, held a conference call with reporters to reiterate the embedded nature of energy in a variety of national issues and the importance of selecting leaders at all levels of government who will advance pro-development energy policies.

Both Washington state and the entire country need strong champions on both sides of the aisle who can elevate ocean issues at the highest levels of government and help break the Congressional logjam,» said David Wilmot, Ph.D., Co-Founder and President of Ocean Champions.

«Perhaps the extent of the revolving door phenomenon across Europe is one of the reasons why the European Union and its Member States have been siding with other large polluting economies such as the USA and Canada in their attempts to block discussions on conflicts of interest, despite the fact that governments from across the globe have raised this as an issue at the UN level,» the report's introduction said.

And, as a corollary to this, Republican Party climate denial continues apace (with serious impact on U.S. government (at Federal, State, and Local levels) even as a growing share of the American public links extreme weather issues with climate disruption.

«I don't know of anybody who shops for fuels based on their water intensity,» he said, «But as river levels continue to drop and aquifers dry up, this link between water and energy is going to become an issue at a higher government level.»

This type of partnership, predicated on the notion of regional ocean governance - in which local, state and federal authorities cooperate across issues and political boundaries to address ocean and coastal issues - will provide an ideal model for how to effectively coordinate conservation efforts at multiple levels of government.

The GEE (Government Enforcement Exposed) blog aims to highlight important trends, legislation and legal issues related to the efforts of the many regulatory enforcement agencies at all levels of gGovernment Enforcement Exposed) blog aims to highlight important trends, legislation and legal issues related to the efforts of the many regulatory enforcement agencies at all levels of governmentgovernment.

Jennifer Stoddart has what some might consider the unenviable role of trying to digest, unravel, and provide guidance on these issues at every level: individual, government, corporate, private sector, public sector.

The issue of solitary confinement is now being investigated at all levels of government, in multiple jurisdictions, including by the Ontario Ombudsman, the Ontario Human Rights Commission, the federal government, and now the B.C Supreme Court.