Sentences with phrase «new reform initiatives»

Anderson has since begun a new reform initiative absorbing many Global Village concepts, notably the extended school day.

When a new reform initiative comes around, our instinct as teachers and education leaders is often to buy new tools to support the work.

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During his 45 - minute outline of the bold initiative, in which he repeated the phrase «pass this jobs bill» more than a dozen times, Obama described reforms to create new construction projects, restore American schools, and cut the payroll tax in half.

Decades later, when Congress passed the Tax Reform Act of 1986, a Reagan administration initiative, the new legislation largely eliminated tax deductions on interest from personal loans, but kept the MID in place, with the justification that it was an important tool for encouraging homeownership.

This news release contains forward - looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Canadian securities laws, including statements regarding: BlackBerry's expectations regarding new product initiatives and timing, including the BlackBerry 10 platform; BlackBerry's plans and expectations regarding new service offerings, and assumptions regarding its service revenue model; BlackBerry's plans, strategies and objectives, and the anticipated opportunities and challenges in fiscal 2014; anticipated demand for, and BlackBerry's plans and expectations relating to, programs to drive sell - through of the company's BlackBerry 10 smartphones; BlackBerry's expectations regarding financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2014; BlackBerry's expectations with respect to the sufficiency of its financial resources; BlackBerry's ongoing efforts to streamline its operations and its expectations relating to the benefits of its Cost Optimization and Resource Efficiency («CORE») program and similar strategies; BlackBerry's plans and expectations regarding marketing and promotional programs; and BlackBerry's estimates of purchase obligations and other contractual commitments.

This news release contains forward - looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Canadian securities laws, including statements regarding: BlackBerry's expectations regarding new product initiatives and timing, including the BlackBerry 10 platform; BlackBerry's plans and expectations regarding new service offerings, and assumptions regarding its service revenue model; BlackBerry's plans, strategies and objectives, and the anticipated opportunities and challenges in fiscal 2014; anticipated demand for, and BlackBerry's plans and expectations relating to, programs to drive sell - through of the Company's BlackBerry 7 and 10 smartphones and BlackBerry PlayBook tablets; BlackBerry's expectations regarding financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2014; BlackBerry's expectations with respect to the sufficiency of its financial resources; BlackBerry's ongoing efforts to streamline its operations and its expectations relating to the benefits of its Cost Optimization and Resource Efficiency («CORE») program and similar strategies; BlackBerry's plans and expectations regarding marketing and promotional programs; and BlackBerry's estimates of purchase obligations and other contractual commitments.

Ms. Taylor was also involved in the Electoral Commission Papua New Guinea project, an Australian Government project managed by CARDNO ACIL and was the Project Manager for The Electoral Reform Project, a European Union (EU) funded initiative operated by Transparency International (PNG) which was aimed at promoting democracy and advocacy for electoral rReform Project, a European Union (EU) funded initiative operated by Transparency International (PNG) which was aimed at promoting democracy and advocacy for electoral reformreform.

The ECB could potentially purchase Greek sovereign bonds down the road — assuming Greece remains faithful to the outlines of its reform program — as part of their new quantitative easing initiative, thereby lowering borrowing costs and providing more liquidity to Greece.

Marking the occasion, the Palm Oil Innovation Group (POIG), an initiative to reform the palm oil industry, is announcing new POIG members that are committing to drive much - needed transformation in the palm oil sector.

The new School Meal Flexibility Rule... reflects USDA's commitment, made in a May proclamation to work with program operators, school nutrition professionals, industry, and other stakeholders to develop forward - thinking strategies to ensure school nutrition standards are both healthful and practical... This action reflects a key initiative of USDA's Regulatory Reform Agenda, developed in response to the President's Executive Order to alleviate unnecessary regulatory burdens.

-- I put forth a reform agenda «A Blueprint for a Stronger New York» that outlines a number of legislative initiatives that will make Albany more accountable and transparent; and

Consistent with New York's Reforming the Energy Vision initiative, the New York Independent System Operator today announced new market rules that will enable certain on - site generation resources to participate in New York's wholesale electricity markeNew York's Reforming the Energy Vision initiative, the New York Independent System Operator today announced new market rules that will enable certain on - site generation resources to participate in New York's wholesale electricity markeNew York Independent System Operator today announced new market rules that will enable certain on - site generation resources to participate in New York's wholesale electricity markenew market rules that will enable certain on - site generation resources to participate in New York's wholesale electricity markeNew York's wholesale electricity markets.

In a victory for reformers, campaign finance reform is high on the list, along with other progressive initiatives such as raising the minimum wage and changing New York City's «stop and frisk» policy.

These new initiatives in the proposed budget, in conjunction with no significant cost shifts and the important reforms enacted in last year's budget, will help reduce budget pressures for counties.

PROPOSAL 13: Launch a «Right Priorities» initiative to further New York's status as a national leader in criminal justice and re-entry reforms.

The Reforming the Energy Vision is Cuomo's strategy designed to «to build a clean, resilient and affordable energy system for all New Yorkers» with statewide initiatives and regulatory reforms, according to the release.

The Times has more details on the Office of Congressional Ethics probe into eight House members, including two New Yorkers — Reps. Joe Crowley and Chris Lee — who held fund - raisers in the days leading up to the Wall Street reform bill vote, collecting checks from lobbyists prior to weighing in on this key initiative.

«To further our unity solution for the New York State Senate and define each other's position, there is no doubt all Democrats agree that a united Democratic delegation will take up a progressive agenda including such items as the Dream Act, GENDA, single payer healthcare, the Reproductive Health Act, campaign finance reform, the Contraceptive Care Act among other progressive initiatives that have been, or may be advanced.

Tisch is driving the state's implementation of the tougher standards, despite that she has been critical of other education reform initiatives, particularly in New York City.

During his fifth annual «State of the City» address at Kings Theatre in Brooklyn on Tuesday night, de Blasio unveiled a 10 - point «DemocracyNYC» plan that includes the creation of a Charter Review Commission that will reform the city's campaign finance system and a CDO who will lead a series of initiatives to get 1.5 million New Yorkers registered to vote by 2022.

ALBANY With the state facing looming budget shortfalls and expected passage of a tax reform bill poised to erode tax breaks for some New Yorkers, Gov. Andrew Cuomo is proposing making the state's shared services initiative permanent.

Given the critical importance of this initiative to achieve the goals of the State Energy Plan and the Governor's Reforming the Energy Vision initiative, we will now begin the process and I look forward to engaging stakeholders as, together, we work to make the Governor's new Clean Energy Standard a reality.»

Maybe it's the ability to say «I tried» when it comes to passing things like ethics reform, a DREAM Act and other initiatives that would bolster his progressive cred in New York but possibly cramp his nationwide draw for a presidential bid.

«The members of the Judicial Task Force on the New York State Constitution, with their deep understanding of New York State government, are uniquely positioned to contribute to this reform initiative.»

Mr Cameron said a Tory government would introduce true reforms such as referendums on council tax increases and the «right of initiative» - allowing voters to propose new laws.

Designed and constructed by the New York State Power Authority (NYPA) and Office of General Services (OGS), the power grid would run independently — able to provide power in a city - wide blackout while alleviating dependence on the national grid — and will be part of the governor's statewide initiative in Reforming the Energy Vision (REV).

Howie Hawkins, the Green Party candidate for Governor, said that while he supported the new initiative by Governor Cuomo to better track individuals with HIV in order to eliminate the AIDS epidemic, more funding and reforms were needed.

But, it added, «despite the expansion of its mandate and jurisdiction,» the commission had «continued to perform critical functions, taken on new initiatives and implemented substantive reforms.»

ALBANY, NY (05/04/2012)(readMedia)-- Leaders of the New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) will speak at public hearings on a new juvenile justice initiative being billed as «reform,» but which, in reality, will put youths and the community at riNew York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) will speak at public hearings on a new juvenile justice initiative being billed as «reform,» but which, in reality, will put youths and the community at rinew juvenile justice initiative being billed as «reform,» but which, in reality, will put youths and the community at risk.

«While I support and commend Mayor Koch on the many admirable reform initiatives contained in New York Uprising's pledge, I will not officially commit myself to legislation not yet formulated and finalized.»

«This comprehensive package - the most progressive set of reforms in the nation — will guarantee fairness for the accused by reshaping New York's antiquated bail system, ensuring access to a speedy trial, improving the disclosure of evidence in the discovery process, transforming asset forfeiture procedures and implementing new initiatives to help individuals transition from incarceration to their communities.&raqNew York's antiquated bail system, ensuring access to a speedy trial, improving the disclosure of evidence in the discovery process, transforming asset forfeiture procedures and implementing new initiatives to help individuals transition from incarceration to their communities.&raqnew initiatives to help individuals transition from incarceration to their communities.»

ALBANY, NY (05/02/2013)(readMedia)-- In the wake of an explosive expose by the New York Daily News about the abysmal failure of the state Close to Home juvenile justice reform program, CSEA can only say repeated warnings about the initiative were ignored.

Unfortunately, Mayor Koch failed to research my voting record, policy positions, and myriad pieces of literature that support the reform initiatives contained in New York Uprising's pledge.»

Collaborating with more than ten City agencies, the initiative will build upon existing regulatory reforms by reaching small businesses and under - served New Yorkers across the five boroughs, promoting education and compliance as part of enforcement, and reducing violations by focusing on cross-agency collaboration to simplify rules and compliance processes.

The increase in headcount includes 300 more officers in the counterterrorism unit, and a new «neighborhood policing» initiative that the mayor said is central to his ongoing reforms to the department.

In the Council's response to de Blasio's budget proposal, Mark - Viverito said the officers were necessary «to keep New Yorkers safe while also implementing new reforms and initiatives» such as community policiNew Yorkers safe while also implementing new reforms and initiatives» such as community policinew reforms and initiatives» such as community policing.

County Executive Picente said «This initiative is an unprecedented step in reforming juvenile justice in Oneida County and the State of New York.

ALBANY, NY (10/04/2013)(readMedia)-- This morning, New York State AFL - CIO President Mario Cilento testified at a joint hearing on existing tax policy and reform initiatives held by the New York State Senate Committee on Finance and the Committee on Investigations and Government Operations.

In announcing the deal, Klein said that despite the IDC's achievements, «it is also clear that core Democratic policy initiatives that the IDC championed remain unfinished,» including «equal education for all New Yorkers» through the DREAM Act, protecting abortion rights, increasing workers wages and campaign finance reform.

He says new life has been breathed into initiatives like early voting, same day voter registration, ethics legislation and campaign finance reform traditionally blocked by the Republican Senate.

Supports new disclosure requirements for outside income, plans to modify Gov's ethic proposals and education reform initiative.

The reforms mark a key initiative of the new liberal body under Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito.

It was the second annual «Vote Better NY» Advocacy Day for Election Reform organized by NYC Votes, a non-partisan voter engagement initiative run by the New York City Campaign Finance Board (CFB) and its Voter Assistance

New findings reported at two recent conferences demonstrate the range of research being conducted by AAAS's Project 2061, a long - term science education reform initiative.

Its flagship initiative, the new National Education Emergency Program («Plan D'urgence» 2009 — 2012) introduces a series of comprehensive educational reform at all levels, with specific emphasis on education for all and improving quality of outcomes.

It is particularly urgent that urban high schools be reformed, and in 2000, the Carnegie Corporation of New York launched a national initiative, Schools for a New Society, to help urban communities redesign their high schools.

For students to benefit from these changes, however, state education leaders must avoid tinkering with new initiatives and instead seek courageous, whole - system reforms.

Overarching local nonprofits such as New Schools for New Orleans and Teach NOLA have coordinated and supercharged the reform initiatives, and national organizations such as Teach for America and the New Teacher Project have expanded their presence in New Orleans.

George «Pinky» Nelson has been named the new director of Project 2061, the science education reform initiative of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Investment in educational hardware and software, while «a major component in educational restructuring and reform initiatives,» has not been matched by coordinated efforts to train teachers to use the equipment effectively, a new report from the Southern Regional Education Board concludes.