Sentences with phrase «local advocates»

Despite an ambitious effort by local advocates, the city still lacks even one pet - friendly domestic violence shelter.

The private meeting will include local advocates who specialize in housing, health care, education, sustainable energy, immigrant rights and minority - owned businesses.

I've previously called these the «dog whistles» of top - down curriculum reform, subtle signals that give local advocates license to promote unpopular positions on controversial issues.

And that's where local advocates come in — by bringing this issue to the attention of school boards, superintendents, parents and others in the school community.

The EEF will begin recruiting a network of local advocates who will be used to work within the schools in order to identify specific problem areas.

In South Korea, we are working with local advocates on a broad agenda of reform and policy and legislative change.

On June 7, Judith Enck, hosted by the Environmental Advocates of New York (EANY) and the Albany SEIU 1199, brought together local advocates for bright and early breakfast, addressing Trump's June 1 withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord and current EPA leadership.

In Nassau County, Planned Parenthood of Nassau County will be joining the NY rally with congress members Kathleen Rice and Tom Suozzi as well as local advocates to make the message loud and clear.

The Association organizes local advocates and activists for cloth diapers through a member - supported resource center which plans campaigns, trains organizers, distributes educational information, supports local groups, and connects users to the Cloth Diaper industry.

The purpose of RDA is to provide the support that local advocates need to reach users face - to - face with the knowledge and tools of cloth diapering.

When asked, local advocates tend to name California as the most progressive state in both environment and clean energy standards; its governor, Jerry Brown, was named special envoy to the states for the United Nations Climate Change Conference in mid-June.

Also at 10 a.m., NYC Councilman Ruben Wills, Assemblyman Michael Miller, and local advocates announce town hall to address transitional the facility and drop - in site proposal for street homeless people located less than 250 feet from a local high school, 100 - 32 Atlantic Ave., Queens.

Local advocates on both sides are weighing in.

Local advocates also protested the organization's offer on democratic grounds.

From the Capital Tonight Staff, state and local advocates rallied outside the Capitol on Monday for the annual «People's State of the State.»

Local advocates plan to increase pressure on Rensselaer County Sheriff Patrick to drop his department's application.

Crawley, a well - known local advocate against gun violence, pleaded not guilty Friday in Syracuse City Court to charges of obstructing governmental administration and resisting arrest.

Local advocates see many benefits for the community.

NECSN also honored local advocates with the second annual Torchbearer Awards, giving them to school leaders Matt Nittoly of Norwalk's Side by Side Charter School and John Taylor of New Haven's Booker T. Washington Academy.

Little Rock: Local advocates held a press conference in Little Rock on Thursday to draw attention to the state takeover of the city's public schools and the dissolution of a locally elected school board that had pledged to bring increased resources to the city's schools and students.

«Grassroots efforts are essential to animal advocacy and progress with animal welfare, and we want to provide local advocates with the tools they need to get active and to take action in their communities,» Matyas says.

Alley Cat Allies mobilizes individuals and communities by sending staff experts to meet local advocates and decision makers, and present workshops about the humane treatment of cats, TNR and animal control policies.

Victories like Lakewood's are happening all across the nation, thanks to local advocates like you who recognize that politics is not a spectator sport.

PIJAC provided media and logistical assistance from behind the scenes, while local advocates and veterinarians made the case directly to the County Board.

PIJAC, other national groups, and local advocates pooled resources to convince Arlington County, Va. officials to modify a potentially harmful ban to be one that benefited pet owners.

The BFB review process takes into account input from local advocates and employees as well as information provided by the business itself.

The Moscow office, which will be branded Kennedys CIS Advocates, will be headed by local advocate Constantin Saranchouk, who was formerly the head of Clyde & Co's Russian insurance practice.

He has assisted local advocates with litigation and applications in Jersey and Guernsey.

This regional leadership ensures that RBRO's clients have a strong local advocate as they continue to field a strong K2 and iManage - certified team.

Facilitated communication between IMBA staff, chapter staff, board of directors, state and regional work groups, and other local advocates.

Today, among Planned Parenthood Global partners in Mexico is an organization aiming to increase health access and reduce abortion stigma, and a leading local advocate for HIV, LGBT, and human rights issues in Quintana Roo.

Through our Community Champions Network (CCN) funded by Jockey Being Family ®, NACAC can support local advocates who are seeking to create or enhance post-adoption services in their community.

While NAR advocates on federal policy, Greater Albuquerque REALTORS ® have two powerful local advocates in their corner — The REALTORS ® Political Action Committee of New Mexico (RPAC - NM) and the Real Estate Community Political Action Committee (RECPAC).

Thanks to the efforts of local advocates, 46 pet stores across the nation have recently signed The Humane Society of the United States» Puppy Friendly Pet Stores pledge — committing not to sell puppies, and instead support local animal adoption programs and provide literature that helps customers learn how to locate a responsible dog breeder.

The Real Diaper Association has created the following tools to equip Real Diaper Circle Leaders and local advocates for promoting cloth diapers in their communities.

The Real Diaper Association organizes local advocates and activists for cloth diapers through a member - supported resource center which plans campaigns, trains organizers, distributes educational information, and supports local groups, and connects users to the U.S. Cloth Diaper industry.

PS: Local advocates need to check the details of their state's NCLB waiver, if only to combat misinformation.

When asked, local advocates tend to name California as the most progressive state in both environment and clean energy standards; its governor,

Jackson, Mississippi - Today, the Dignity in Schools Campaign (DSC), NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF), and local advocates announced their recommendations for Mississippi's draft state education plan, which will be submitted on September 18th to the U.S.... More

Our advocacy efforts span the spectrum, from lobbying Congress for our fair share of funding to giving local advocates the tools to win campaigns for bike - friendly policies in your town.

By partnering with local advocates, medical service providers, and youth leaders and helping to build sustainable networks and organizations, Planned Parenthood Global supports innovative ways to deliver critical services and fight for more inclusive laws and policies.

At 1 p.m., U.S. Rep. John Katko will be joined by local advocates and Central New York law enforcement to announce bipartisan legislation he has introduced to protect animals seized under federal animal fighting and gambling statutes, Dewitt Animal Hospital, 5620 Thompson Rd., Syracuse.

GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. (WBEN)- Tuesday's announcement that the Grand Island Toll Booths will become cashless by next March was a celebratory moment for local advocates who pressed the state government to remove the booths.

With events slated throughout the week in San Francisco, Kansas City, Boston, Washington, D.C., and more, the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce — a local advocate of the region's business community — is also hosting a «Discount Day» tomorrow, in which a faction of small businesses have teamed together to offer coupons and markdowns.

Buy - local advocates are creating «cash mobs,» which ask people to patronize local stores at a particular time.

The effort will rally «the Chamber's broad network of business and professional associations, state and local chambers, small business members, and local advocates.»