Sentences with phrase «officials stand on this issue»

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Knowing where your elected officials stand on important conservation issues is critical to being an effective advocate.

State Senator John Bonacic, (R, Mount Hope) as chairman of the Standing Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering is more intimate with the issues than most other officials.

He also urged elected officials to stand up on the issue, saying the passage of the SAFE Act hurt his own political standing.

With all three budgets out, Mayor de Blasio, city officials and residents are all taking note of where things stand on several other major issues.

«The women of New York deserve a vote on the entire Women's Equality Act and have a right to know where their elected officials stand on these important issues,» Senate Minority Leader Andrea Stewart - Cousins said in a statement.

Congressman Collins is the first federal official that I am aware of to stand up for Western New York on this important issue, and I commend him for joining the fight.»

«People respect officials who are willing to stand up and give their positions on controversial issues whether or not they agree or disagree with it,» Cuomo said.

Nestlé Purina PetCare Co. has issued a two - pronged response — an official statement posted on its website on June 9 and the launch of the «I Stand Behind Beneful» media campaign — to a class - action lawsuit claiming Beneful dog food has made some dogs seriously ill.

3) Breaking down the numbers on last night's lost vote in Miami - Dade — Miami - Dade has one of the longest - standing bans on pit bulls in this country, and local officials took the issue to a vote in August to see if the ban should stay.

Its funny PlayStation: The Official Magazine is on news stands every where and the people who buy there issues (me) 12 months are still waiting for it.

Union official duly arrives, bringing own union issue soap box on which to stand (he is very small union official), and duly addresses us all as his brothers and sisters, although he is not like any brother I ever had.

• Check in with mothers and fathers to see how they are doing • Promote a culture where it is okay for employees to reach out and ask for help • Participate in an employee assistance program (EAP) or maintain a list of available resources to support families • Learn where your public officials stand on kids» issues and use your vote to support families • Allow for flexibility in scheduling where possible • Work with employees to manage workload in times of added stress • Create a community brag board so employees can show off kids, pets, homes and hobbies • Support maternity / paternity leave for new parents (including adoptive and foster parents) • Offer «lunch and learns» for employees wanting to learn more about child development • Involve your business in community events • Sponsor a day of service for all employees to volunteer with programs working to strengthen families