Sentences with phrase «local issues in their communities»

Not exact matches

«As Nextdoor has become one of the places where neighbors talk about how to make their local communities better, it is natural for the issue of race to be discussed and debated,» Tolia writes in the post.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Chamber President and CEO Thomas J. Donohue issued the following statement today in response to U.S. Senate passage of S. 2155, the «Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act,» which will alleviate regulatory burdens for America's local and community banks:

In Spallumcheen, the Christy Clark government is allowing a farm operation to spray liquid manure on property above the local aquifer, causing a water - quality advisory to be issued for the community.

The exclusive stories cover criminal justice, expose corruption and scandal and shine light on issues in local communities.

The award recognizes service members for their leadership and devoted service addressing health and safety issues in their local and Military communities.

What about other, shall I call them «soft issues» or non-core issues like, family counseling, youth ministry, childrens's ministry, community upliftment, marriage support, involvement in local cahllenges facing our community, being the moral compass in our city, etc etc..

Whether hosting an event on campus to inform your community about a humanitarian issue happening on the other side of the world, going into your city to help at a local organization or picking up trash on the way to class, getting involved and engaged in any way possible is an important facet to add to your college life.

For example, WTVS - TV, the public TV station in Detroit, has a community center in the station to encourage local productions, provides a 24 - hour - a-day job listing on local cable TV, provides an «electronic town meeting» on many local community issues, and has several local storefronts with TV cameras for local input.

In previous chapters I have suggested what concerned citizens can do to deal with television without censorship: create local television councils and community action to get stations to accept their responsibility for the public welfare; introduce media education courses in the schools and churches to create media literacy; organize community groups to develop programs relating to community issues on the «narrowcast» media of cable - TV, videocassettes, low - power TV, public - broadcasting facilities, and commercial side - band channels; employ stockholder action and other economic measureIn previous chapters I have suggested what concerned citizens can do to deal with television without censorship: create local television councils and community action to get stations to accept their responsibility for the public welfare; introduce media education courses in the schools and churches to create media literacy; organize community groups to develop programs relating to community issues on the «narrowcast» media of cable - TV, videocassettes, low - power TV, public - broadcasting facilities, and commercial side - band channels; employ stockholder action and other economic measurein the schools and churches to create media literacy; organize community groups to develop programs relating to community issues on the «narrowcast» media of cable - TV, videocassettes, low - power TV, public - broadcasting facilities, and commercial side - band channels; employ stockholder action and other economic measures.

A decade later, a study of Episcopal churches by Wade Clark Roof showed that church people tend to be divided into two groups: the «locals» who prefer to live in small communities, get their satisfaction from relating closely to families and to friends, and belong to local groups; and the «cosmopolitans» who prefer living in large cities, get their satisfaction from dealing with ideas and international issues, and belong to large state or nationwide organizations.

Instead, our role as Christian leaders within the community can be to actively engage in conversations around education equity issues like accountability, state vision, and transparency and accessibility in reporting so parents and community leaders alike have the needed information to know how to best support strengthening local schools.

Such consultation may occur at many levels: consultation to pastors concerning problem clients with whom they are working; consultation to a pastor and the church administration regarding human relation problems in the congregation; consultation to groups or programs in a congregation that are designed to assist people in the church; consultation to a local, regional, or denominational administration in regard to evaluation of religious candidates, human relations problems in the administration, or denominational programming related to mental health issues; consultation to a group of churches who sponsor a joint community program.

When we preach to a congregation in a particular community in this country, we are very much aware that members of our congregation are concerned, not only about the issues of the local community, or about those relatives who live with them, but also about loved ones who may be far away.

It is to show that the concerns for global issues, for justice in the local community, and for the environment, are not recent issues, mere private matters that appeal to some Christians and are quite optional, but are part and parcel of the heart of the Bible itself.

For the UK's annual Recycle Week 2017, we carried out a four - day employee event focused on critical environmental issues, alongside launching a new community partnership with «Next Steps,» a local social enterprise that operates a social enterprise café in Malton, North Yorkshire.

Pioneered in London by the People's Fridge in Brixton (see Jellied Eel issue 54), these are communal chillers where people and businesses can reduce waste by sharing surplus food with other members of the local community.

The hunger issue is also affecting local families in US communities, though not to the degree it has hit internationally.

While working so closely with local families, the organization gained insight into the true needs of families and identified the necessity for improved parenting skills as an issue in the local community and beyond.

Student teams investigate local sustainability issues and community needs, receive in - person and online mentorship from Illinois Green Alliance professionals, and develop community - focused sustainability campaigns.

Originally aimed at health workers, educators and community workers in different local regions in developing countries, these resources provide practical information on a wide range of care, support and prevention issues concerning HIV, AIDS and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Ms Smith said: «One of the issues, of course, as the Chief Constable made clear in Liverpool, is that we need people in local communities to be willing to firstly stand up against gun crime, but also to give information to the police [and] to be willing to come forward.

«I'm sure the fact that we've been seen to immerse ourselves in the community, actually talk to people, get alongside them on local issues, it helps an awful lot,» says Farron, when I ask how he has managed to protect his territory from the epic national swings against the Lib Dems.

NY1's Bobby Cuza was in the Bronx today with Sen. Ruben Diaz Sr. and GOP gubernatorial hopeful Carl Paladino at a meeting of local ministers and community leaders convened by the Democratic senator to discuss «issues that matter to us.»

Furthermore, his performance in debates on local issues is embarrassing as he knows nothing about the local towns and communities in the district.

I felt it was essential to give this film over to the people who are affected by the issues it explores, and we are currently arranging free screenings for people on estates and in local communities.

There has been much discussion of the big banks, the investment banks and all those sorts of issues, but we now need to laser in on how the banks serve local communities and the SME sector.

«I've worked with Carlina Rivera on countless local issues over the years as a community activist, Democratic District Leader and most recently, in government,» said State Assemblymember Brian Kavanagh.

Sen. Ruben Diaz Sr.'s office released a letter to AG Andrew Cuomo this morning, inviting him to meet with local ministers and community leaders to discuss «issues that matter to us in The Bronx.»

The issue also divided neighbors and communities, pitting them in legal battles over proposed - and eventually upheld - local bans.

Yes, but not without abusing its power by upending the principle that citizens, through their elected representatives in local government, should be able to decide for themselves issues that affect only their communities.

In this first three research appointments and his PhD studies local government issues were the dominant interest, a theme which covered work on issues as diverse as the executive and scrutiny reforms; member allowances; the role (s) of local councillors; local elections; departmentalism; community appraisals; consultations; ward boundary changes; and history and structure.

At a press conference in Putnam Valley on Wednesday, Cuomo issued the state of emergency for Putnam, Dutchess, Orange and Sullivan Counties, including the deployment of 125 members of the New York National Guard to assist local communities with recovery efforts.

It emphasises greater involvement in public issues by private firms, local communities and - critically - the volunteer sector.

Assemblyman Sheldon Silver wrote a letter to a local newspaper in his Lower East Side district saying: «There is always more work to be done... My staff and I remain ready to assist community organizations and local constituents on issues big and small.»

At the weekend, villagers carried out a peaceful protest in the riverine community of Ogulagha Kingdom in Burutu local government area of the state, over the issue.

The Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott has promised that local communities will be given a greater say in the issues that affect them.

The Interim National Director of world Vision Ghana was very appreciative of the partnership between his outfit and the local government authorities in Kintampo South, the Jema Traditional Council, NGOs and communities to bring to the fore issues effecting children to the fore via the child parliamentarians.

Additionally, the BHA sees the benefit in strong local communities where people are engaged and empowered to take action on issues that affect them.

We also interviewed Rodney Carroll, a union organizer; Yasmin Cornelius, the young and dynamic district manager of the local community board; Cynthia Doty, an intelligent district leader and former legislative aide, is the only non African - American candidate in this predominantly Central Harlem District, and Woody Henderson, a cable TV host and associate of Al Sharpton, who focuses on education and housing issues;

Vacca can point to a number of actions he has taken as District Manager in support of disability issues, including holding up construction of a local movie theater until there was accessible design, working for accessible schoolyards and school bathrooms, and support for community residences for mentally disabled consumers.

Governor Cuomo has directed state agencies to assist local communities in Cayuga, Jefferson, Monroe, Niagara, Orleans, and Wayne counties for possible flooding issues due to rising water levels on Lake Ontario and is urging all residents in the region to prepare for flooding.

The Pedro Espada known well to his constituents and to this community is an elected official who organizes food pantries, advocates for tenants, intercedes in immigration issues, supports his local schools and brings home grants to the Bronx.

Recchia was the target of Jon Stewart's biting wit on «The Daily Show With Jon Stewart» last month after the challenger was caught on camera apparently having trouble answering questions from NY1 political reporter Courtney Gross about a U.S. trade agreement and then bragging that his role in setting up an international student exchange program during his days as a member of a local community school board gave him credentials to understand international issues in Congress.

political reporter Courtney Gross about a U.S. trade agreement and then bragging that his role in setting up an international student exchange program during his days as a member of a local community school board gave him credentials to understand international issues in Congress.

As financial restraint becomes increasingly apparent and the effects play out in local communities, doorstep evidence appears to be indicating that local issues dominate public discourse.

At 9:45 a.m., the Council Committee on Public safety holds a public hearing on a measure to require the mayor to appoint a department to oversee the coordination of efforts to address quality of life issues in local communities, Council Chambers, City Hall, Manhattan.

The event fostered an opportunity for local stakeholders to discuss the complex issues surrounding domestic violence in our community and statewide,» said Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh.

Throughout the race, the Democratic candidates fought hard to distinguish themselves from each other — almost all of them have lived in the neighborhood for decades, have served on the local Community Board and share similar positions on issues like affordable housing, keeping small businesses strong and quality - of - life issues.

«We wouldn't have joined issues with the former governor but because of the aspersions cast on the community blessed with the highest number of electorate in Itesiwaju Local Government area of the state.

Though Bratton did not say what specifics he or the department will require from those who celebrate J'Ouvert — it's unclear, in fact, who organizes the large gathering — but said staffing issues and funding for more street lighting will be arranged in collaboration with the NYPD, the area's elected officials and local community leaders.