Sentences with phrase «legislative efforts focused»
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ABOUT THE VIRGINIA DISTILLERS ASSOCIATION (VDA): The VDA is a nonprofit private trade association focused on promotional efforts to increase awareness of Virginia's growing craft spirits industry, as well as the regulatory and legislative needs of the industry.
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The strategy shifted GOP focus towards state legislative elections in an effort to control the redistricting process following the 2010 census.
We specially commend the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, for his focused leadership of the 8th Senate, which has produced several legislative actions that have positively affected the lives of Nigerians, promoted good governance and advanced ongoing efforts by the APC - led administration to rebuild the country.
ALBANY — After Sheldon Silver's conviction, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he will push for more «disclosure, transparency» in the coming legislative session but said he's not going to focus his efforts on creating a full - time Legislature because there's «no appetite» for it among current lawmakers.
Cuomo said he will push for more «disclosure, transparency» in the coming legislative session, but won't focus his efforts on creating a full - time Legislature because there's «no appetite» for it among current lawmakers.
Seeking to capitalize on the excitement among Republican potential donors after Scott Brown's stunning capture of a Senate seat in Massachusetts last week, two independent groups focused on helping the party regain state legislative majorities before next year's nationwide redistricting are significantly ramping up their efforts.
«In Focus» Host Cheryl Wills talks to New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand about the Women's March, the #MeToo movement, and legislative efforts to protect women from sexual harassment.
Reed focused on the future, as Democrats from the state reveled in watching the implosion of the first major legislative effort of the Republican Congress under President Trump, a Republican.
«Legislative efforts have heavily focused on sodas,» says Ranjit.
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According to a recent email from new Executive Director Betty Anderson, the organization plans to focus this year's legislative efforts on maintaining the Common Core State Standards.
Dubbed a «steady supporter» of higher education affordability legislation, Democrat Rick Nolan has focused his legislative efforts on «ensuring that students and teachers are not overly burdened by the costs of education.»
Your valued contribution to the PAC allows you the confidence of contributing to the FVMA's legislative advocacy efforts, knowing they are focused on defending the veterinary profession in Florida, protecting and supporting your livelihood!
Guest blog by Karel Minor While it seems like the focus in the effort to combat animal cruelty would be at the State legislative level, local elections give animal advocates a chance to make a difference in this off year election.
07/24/13 - Cleveland Scene - Caged: How Ohio Politicians Keep the State's Puppy Mill Business Booming with Little Regulation 06/27/13 - Animal Law Coalition - Proposed OH Puppy Mill Regulations «Terrible» 05/13/13 - Bargain Hunter - Dog kennel inspectors will be focused on Holmes county, surrounding areas 11/29/12 - The Best Friends Blog - After decades of frustration, a new strategy against puppy mills Excerpt from this article: In the case of puppy mills the greatest efforts have gone into exposing the horrors of factory farming pets, with the intent of generating public support for legislative measures that will improve conditions in high - volume breeding operations.
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As explained clearly in «The Global Climate Change Lobby,» an excellent new report from the Center for Public Integrity, corporate lobbyists and trade associations focus their attention on tampering with domestic legislative efforts, and then stand by and watch as their positions and talking points contaminate international negotiations indirectly.
While the action may be understandably focused on measures directly related to storm survival of our built environment from wind and flood damage, systemic failures of water, transportation, power and other services — legislative efforts thus far have focused on the symptoms of our problems and not the root causes.
Legislative efforts concerning workers» compensation should focus not on further eroding the rights of the injured, but on improving workplace safety and providing meaningful oversight of workers» compensation insurers.
Possible topics about pedagogy include: • Structuring statutory drafting courses • Simulation courses designed using mock legislatures or committees • Course linkages with real - world legislators and special interest organizations • Service learning or clinical opportunities for law students • Courses focused on law reform efforts • How to employ Plain - English principles in statutory and rule drafting • Theoretical perspectives on statutory drafting • Involving political realities in law school drafting courses • Teaching practical aspects of drafting that addresses theories and principles of statutory interpretation and construction Possible topics about practice include: • Unique challenges of drafting laws and / or regulations in specific areas such as criminal law, environmental, health law, etc. • Lawyering for non-profits, federal and state agencies, local governments, and other clients in frequent need of rule - drafting • Practicing in employment law, health law, environmental law, and other heavily regulated fields where private clients require rule and policy drafting • Non-legal drafting opportunities, such as sports league rules, industry trade group policies, and university rules Possible topics about politics include: • Political influences affecting legislative drafting • Direct democracy and the unique challenges of drafting initiatives and referenda • The implications of special interests driving drafting decisions • Polictics and its influence on legislative history • Lobbyists as legislative drafters.
The National Coalition was founded to unite the non-profits focusing on maternal mental health in the United States to promote a national legislative policy platform and collective voice through unified awareness efforts.
Government efforts should be focused on negotiating governance arrangements with Indigenous peoples, including through the provision of appropriate support (including technical support to build capacity, long term funding arrangements and legislative backing).
Advocacy Fact Sheets MOAPPP's legislative advocacy efforts in 1999 focused on protecting minor's consent to confidential health services, promoting comprehensive sexuality education, and supporting continued funding for school - linked services for teen parents.
Dr. Redlener's talk will be followed by a panel discussion focusing on recent opportunities and threats to providing high - quality health care to young children living in poverty and will address policy recommendations and legislative advocacy efforts that can be taken to help ensure the healthy development of young children in poverty.
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Government efforts should be focused on negotiating governance arrangements with Indigenous peoples, including through the provision of appropriate support (including technical support to build capacity, long - term funding arrangements and legislative backing).
During the 114th Congress, NAR's legislative and regulatory agenda has been focused on efforts to stimulate, stabilize and strengthen real estate markets across the nation while protecting the business interests of members.
During the 115th Congress, the REALTOR ® legislative and regulatory agenda will be focused on efforts to stimulate, stabilize, and strengthen real estate markets across the nation while protecting the business interests of members.