Sentences with phrase «local issues on»

A mini presentation and exercise where students place local issues on to a Venn diagram (social, economic and environmental).

I'm making an exception to my usual rule not to write about local issues on my blog today because, well, I'm angry.

Not exact matches

The answer depends on whether you think the federal government can play a catalytic role in forcing local authorities to confront national issues.

With the scope and reach of a political platform, the company publicly declared goals for itself on practically every major social issue it touches, from local sourcing and carbon emissions to ethical recruiting and the treatment of workers in its suppliers» factories.

Pilots and flight attendants plan to strike for four hours from 1 p.m. local time on Dec. 15, the Anpac union said in a letter to the airline, adding that they're campaigning for the right to negotiate collective labor agreements, as well as on issues including social security, health care and vacation planning.

Earlier this month, that fuse got significantly shorter once the President weighed in on the issue, as he publicly shamed companies that are not collecting their fair share of local taxes.

The notice, which calls on local authorities to «create and refine platforms for exposing defaulted borrowers» by the end of the year, was jointly issued by China's Supreme People's Court, the Chinese Communist Party's Publicity Department and the China Banking Regulatory Commission, according to the state - run Xinhua News Agency.

Similar kinds of cases are under way in other parts of the country, including a case on appeal in Chicago after a federal judge issued a nationwide injunction barring the government from blocking grant money typically used to help local police combat violent crime and help victims.

Colin Barnett didn't win any friends at a rally over the issue of local content on resources projects.

The company most often held up as the premier example on these issues is Chipotle (CMG), whose «Food with Integrity» campaign promotes the fact that its meat is raised without hormones and antibiotics when «possible» and local and organic produce is used when «practical.»

They hold elected officials accountable, champion consumer rights, reporting on homeland security issues and provide local traffic and weather information, as well as emergency evacuation warnings.

China may witness its first local government bond defaults, although the timing was uncertain, Fitch Ratings said in a press release issued on Sunday, amid persistent concerns over high debt levels in the world second largest economy.

On Monday, the state planner issued new rules for companies which are planning to issue bonds to put more pressure on debt - laden local governments to get their finances in ordeOn Monday, the state planner issued new rules for companies which are planning to issue bonds to put more pressure on debt - laden local governments to get their finances in ordeon debt - laden local governments to get their finances in order.

Pressed on the issue, Tait said that producing local content would be central in everything the CBC does.

Dig Deeper: Health Care Issues How to Open a Medical Marijuana Dispensary: Where You Can Open and What to Do If you're planning on opening a dispensary, first check with state officials to navigate the local laws and ordinances that will govern your dispensary's actions.

This has been driven by local labour shortages and provincial leadership on the issue.

Exploration worth an estimated $ 180 million is expected to be expended on seven offshore hydrocarbon permits issued to local and international bidders recently.

«If we substitute a tax on marijuana cigarettes equal to the difference between the local production cost and the street price people currently pay — that is, transfer the revenue from the current producers and marketers (many of whom work with organized crime) to the government, leaving all other marketing and transportation issues aside we would have revenue of (say) $ 7 per [unit].

Tax exemptions In general, the interest you earn from your tax - exempt municipal securities is exempt from federal income tax and in some cases, state or local income tax, depending on whether you are a resident of the state that issued the bond.

Last year, officials from Moscow's government told local media that they were looking into the technology in a bid to reduce the risk of fraud when people are voting on city management issues.

Staffers liked that he wasn't afraid to openly skirt their parent company, always pushing to focus on local issues rather than Tribune Publishing's national strategy.

Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland addressed the Buy American issue in Ottawa on the last day of talks two weeks ago, saying the recently - completed Canada - EU free trade deal, which opened up local procurement to both sides, was Canada's preferred option.

The bill would also allow state and local governments to issue Build America Bonds that provide a direct payment from the federal government for a part of the interest paid on bonds that finance government works projects.

In addition to providing a source of income and diversification, the interest income on municipal bonds generally is exempt from federal income tax and may also be exempt from state and local taxes for residents in the state where the bond is issued.

The Association and its spokespersons have developed a remarkable reputation with local and national media outlets, being candid and quotable on all issues surrounding employee ownership.

Local sources in Cairo are reporting that Egypt's grand mufti, Shawki Allam, issued a fatwā on New Year's Day that classifies the use of cryptocurrencies as incompatible with Sharia Law.

Decide on important issues like healthcare, proximity to the U.S., how important it is that the locals speak English...

The reality is, our organization has been focused on issues that are region - wide for more than a century, because we understand that regional vision, leadership, and collaboration is critical to the success of not just our local economy, but the B.C. and Canadian economies as well.

With local press issuing a brief but dire warning on demand in the world's most important consuming center.

These tabloid - sized publications are anchored in extensive on - the - ground coverage of local and regional news and events, while also covering relevant national issues and offering in - depth product reviews.

On hand will be several of our Sector Leads and analysts to review and discuss S&P Global's research related to credit pressures facing U.S. states and local governments, with a focus on pension issues and emerging risks / trends in public financOn hand will be several of our Sector Leads and analysts to review and discuss S&P Global's research related to credit pressures facing U.S. states and local governments, with a focus on pension issues and emerging risks / trends in public financon pension issues and emerging risks / trends in public finance.

The 45 - minute meeting with Rep. Duncan touched on a number of issues: softwood lumber, labor shortages and the need for a guest worker program, the long - term renewal of the National Flood Insurance Program, housing finance reform, and local growth and development.

China could allow local government to issue more special bonds to support government spending on urban redevelopment and infrastructure investment to shore up domestic demand, said Xing from Morgan Stanley.

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.

An announcement made today (April 6) by Rob Goldman, VP, ads, and Alex Himel, VP, local pages, states that it will now only allow verified advertisers to run «issue ads» — ie those of a political nature — on the social network, including picture - sharing service Instagram.

Disadvantages: depends on local liquidity i.e. cash - in locations where the buyer is located; transaction size can be limited due to security, liquidity, or regulatory issues; fees charged can be higher to offset the operational costs of dealing in cash.

When Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a memo on marijuana to federal prosectors Thursday, reiterating their leeway to prosecute federal marijuana laws as they see fit, regardless of whether the plant is legal under state and local law, he likely spurred future infringements on liberty, struck a blow against federalism, and defied public opinion.

UPDATE: Kevin Brady, Chairman of the Ways and Means committee, has issued a letter indicating that individual owners of pass - through businesses will not be able to take a deduction for state and local income taxes on their individual returns.

The Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government is a public policy research institute that conducts studies and related projects on state and local government and finance, American federalism, public management, and New York State issues.

The AIDS pandemic in Africa may be a generic social issue for a U.S. retailer like Home Depot, a value chain impact for a pharmaceutical company like GlaxoSmithKline, and a competitive context issue for a mining company like Anglo American that depends on local labor in Africa for its operations.

Barlow was much more prepared this time and took Smith to task on a number of issues of local concern.

This rise partly reversed earlier declines, which had reflected a number of factors: the expected negative impact of the Asian situation on the local economy, associated concerns about the possibility of global deflation, and the projected fall in the stock of bonds on issue reflecting the expected run of Budget surpluses and the proposed sale of the remainder of Telstra.

On November 14, 2017, local sources reported that three justices of the Supreme Court of India issued a notice to the ministries of Finance, Law and Justice, Information Technology, the Securities and Exchange Board of India, and the Reserve Bank of India.

Rachel Wolbers is the policy director at Engine, a nonprofit that supports the growth of technology entrepreneurship through economic research, policy analysis and advocacy on local and national issues.

Those I talked with didn't seem concerned about a «Grexit» and instead were more worried about local issues like taxi strikes and port closures, reinforcing that Greece's direct impact on Europe and the global economy appears to be small and that the recent Greek drama may not be a reason to avoid investing in the region.

A grant committee featuring national, state and local experts in the areas of long - term recovery, nonprofit and government leadership, and the issue areas identified during the assessment has been convened and held its first meeting on January 11, 2018.

We should instead focus on issues like damage to local landscapes and waterways by strip mining, inadequate cleanup, hazards to miners, and the release of real pollutants and poisons like mercury, other heavy metals, and organic carcinogens.

For example, traditional and gay affirming churches partnering on local projects, ministries, programs and initiatives that are unrelated to issues of sexuality (e.g., poverty).

I explained that I thought it was a mistake for us to pretend that we do not have differing views on certain issues that make it hard for us to cooperate in local church planting.