Sentences with phrase «major policy initiatives»

We periodically solicit the expertise of our volunteers for the development of our educational programs and other major policy initiatives through committees.

RP: I think people did not anticipate the extent to which the Republicans would be hard - over in opposition to moving any of a number of major policy initiatives of the administration — or that the Democrats would be so flummoxed in terms of coming to any kind of internal consensus among themselves, and so unable to govern, so unable to move an agenda.

At 2 p.m., Astorino will continue the announcement of his first major policy initiative at a press conference on the west steps of the state Capitol, Albany.

In addition, by including many major policy initiatives, it precludes substantive policy reviews by the appropriate Parliamentary Committee and by Parliament itself.

As a result, the Fed is the only major player ready and able to advance major policy initiatives to stimulate the economy.

«Cooking up major policy initiatives completely in secret and then banging them through with virtually no opportunity for the public to weigh in.»

Major policy initiatives within the United States have in recent years focused on the educational needs of low - performing students.

«We're in the middle of a budget cycle, major policy initiatives under way.

This shift suggests that Republicans are increasingly opposed to major policy initiatives targeting climate change, even at the local level.

But someday is not today, and while there have been massive leaps in renewable energy technology and major policy initiatives like the Paris Climate Accord, we also know that we are getting close to past the point of complacency on climate change.

At 10 a.m., Astorino will unveil his first major policy initiative — a «comprehensive ethics plan» — at a press conference in front of the Teddy Roosevelt Statue, 79th Street and Central Park West, Manhattan.

The address comes before the launch of a major policy initiative, her aides said.

Cuomo had been expected to propose a comprehensive minimum - wage increase, but he typically saves his major policy initiatives for unveiling in January, teeing up his proposals for the spring legislative session in his State of the State speech.

Another Cuomo is standing in the way of a major policy initiative supported by New York mayoral candidate Bill de Blasio.

Cuomo has held events several days in a row to put forth major policy initiatives that will be a part of his combined State of the State Address and budget presentation to be given on Wednesday, Jan. 21, in Albany.

The ad in question featured Cuomo lauding Mangano for his support of the 2 percent property tax cap — a major policy initiative of the governor's first year in office.

Having served at the head of the Democrat - controlled Assembly for over a decade, Silver's rule was iron - fisted and opaque - he could end a political career on a whim, kill a major policy initiative with a quiet grumble, and maneuver millions of dollars in state cash to recipients of his choice.

«Looking forward, the Arts Council's two major policy initiatives, the 25 - year Creative Talent Plan and the Durham Commission on Creativity and Education, will be exploring the importance of culture in young people's lives, and make proposals to government on unlocking creativity in children through education.»

National advocacy on library eBook lending is one of ALA's major policy initiatives and success stories during the past two years.

, they are planning a major policy initiative geared at diminishing the amount of car accidents that take place on our nation's roads, highways, etc..

The government is well - aware of this and, according to a televised report by CNN on February 3rd, they are planning a major policy initiative geared at diminishing the amount of car accidents that take place on our nation's roads, highways, etc..