Sentences with phrase «on candidates for public office»

Project Vote Smart, a non-partisan, non-profit organization that collects information on candidates for public office, lists Representative Boehner's voting record on measures related to science and medical research here.

Judges should avoid commenting on a candidate for public office.

Not exact matches

All IRC section 501 (c)(3) organizations, including churches and religious organizations, must abide by certain rules: ■ their net earnings may not inure to any private shareholder or individual, ■ they must not provide a substantial benefit to private interests, ■ they must not devote a substantial part of their activities to attempting to influence legislation, ■ they must not participate in, or intervene in, any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for public office, and ■ the organization's purposes and activities may

Those who now insist on their narrow Trinitarian and salvation - only - by - grace definition of Christianity for candidates for public office are doing our Republic an injustice.

Currently, IRS laws prohibits political campaign activity by charities and churches by defining a 501 (c)(3) organization as one «which does not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distributing of statements), any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for public office.»

Under federal tax law, section 501 (c)(3) organizations may take positions on public policy issues, including issues that divide candidates in an election for public office.

Those who now insist on their narrow Trinitarian and salvation only by grace definition of Christianity for candidates for public office are doing our Republic an injustice.

Internal Revenue Code 1.50 (c)(3)-1 prohibits any supposed religious organization from» (ii) Directly or indirectly to participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distributing of statements), any political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office.»

Johnson's anti-Obama sermonizing likely violated the so - called Johnson Amendment, an Internal Revenue Service rule that forbids churches that receive tax - exempt status from the federal government to intervene in «any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for elective public office.»

McGrath, an attorney and first - time candidate for public office, faces Democratic Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky in a special election on Tuesday to fill the seat vacated by disgraced Republican former Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos.

The actions by the Haggerty brothers bring a negative effect on those Hispanic potential candidates may they be just contemplating a run for public office or well supported viable Republican Hispanic's.

Amidst the media's recent focus on independent redistricting, New York City Council member Dan Garodnick encourages New Yorkers not to lose sight of the importance of campaign finance reform, highlighting the many benefits that the New York City public matching funds system has created for small donors, candidates for public office, and the voting public.

Hawkins said that candidates for public office in New York should run on only one line, rather than cluttering up the ballot with fake third parties and independent lines whose main function is patronage and vote - buying.

The Green Party leader is a proponent of raising the minimum wage, tuition - free public college and a ban on fracking — ideals that Hawkins said Cuomo has supported, to an extent, because Green Party candidates keep running for office.

Arts and Tourism Writers Association of Ghana (ATWAG) elected its new executives on Saturday, 16th December, 2017 but the candidates for the office of the public relations officer position had the same number of votes which has pushed the Association to organize a re-run for the two contestants.

Plaintiff avers that as a duly registered political party in the Republic, she is entitled to participate in shaping the political will of the people, to disseminate information on political ideas, social and economic programmes of a national character, and sponsor candidates for election to any public office subject to the Constitution and other laws consistent with the Constitution of Ghana.

Subject to the provisions of this article, a political party is free to participate in shaping the political will of the people, to disseminate information on political ideas, social and economic programmes of a national character, and sponsor candidates for elections to any public office other than to District Assemblies or lower local government units.

«The law should be changed so that if you want to run for office in New York State, you have to agree to participate in a series of public debates with all candidates who meet the legal requirements to be on the ballot,» said Hawkins.

And she stressed the importance of impressing the importance of gender equity on candidates for office and the public at large.

Any financing for public office at the state or federal level needs severe restrictions on total dollars per candidate.

Candidates for virtually any public office rely on their state parties for help identifying which voters to target with phone calls, home visits and mailings.

As a continued effort to provide the American public with factual information on candidates running for public office, these archived responses are made available here.

«Our endorsements of challengers and candidates running in races for open Senate seats are based on these candidates» intent to support The Business Council's pro-growth policies, and in several cases, the candidates» pro-growth performance in other public offices,» said Heather C. Briccetti, president and CEO of The Business Council.

Early on in the race Mr. de Blasio, then a candidate for mayor, even tried to persuade Reshma Saujani, a James opponent and staffer in Mr. de Blasio's public advocate office, to drop out of the contest to clear a path for Ms. James.

Despite rivaling Mr. de Blasio in fund - raising, Mr. Massey, a first - time candidate for public office, struggled to gain support among voters in polls during nearly a year on the trail.

There are only three citywide positions in New York and, as several white candidates are jockeying for the mayoralty and Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer runs unopposed for comptroller, the public advocate's office is viewed by some Democrats as an opportunity to have demographic diversity on their ticket.

The party usually cross-endorses Democrats; Ms. Richardson is the first candidate to win an office solely on their party line since now - Public Advocate Letitia James won the a special election for City Council in 2003.

Democratic candidates for governor Kathleen Falk and Tom Barrett disagreed Wednesday on the best way to restore collective bargaining rights for public workers that were taken away under a law championed by Republican Gov. Scott Walker that motivated a drive to recall him from office.

State rules on judicial conduct explicitly bar judges or judicial candidates from endorsing any other candidates for public office.

Hawkins said in a statement, «The law should be changed so that if you want to run for office in New York State, you have to agree to participate in a series of public debates with all candidates who meet the legal requirements to be on the ballot.»

Senators, Assembly and Congress members and those running for those positions have signed pledges on Wednesday by New York Uprising, a non-partisan, independent group formed by Koch that has a mission to «end corruption in Albany and reinstate the public's faith in government by offering real, honest and sensible solutions that legislators and candidates can implement, adhere to and be held accountable for executing once elected or re-elected to office.»

«What she does on living wage will define her as a public official and candidate for office.

«Today is about Jim Sheppard's transition from being a public servant, narrowly focused on public safety, to a candidate for a public office that is concerned with the issues and concerns of the LD 23, and Monroe County.»

We'd also like you to commit to getting at least 50 signatures in June on the designating petitions that you (and all candidates for party or public office) need to have to qualify for the primary.

Up to Us will also work toward getting all candidates for office to take strong and clear public positions on women's issues.

As a former nominee for public office in Rockland County for the position of Ramapo Town Supervisor 2007, U.S. Congress, 17th District 2010, and nominated for Rockland County Republican Party Chairman 2012, I deeply understand what happens to candidates who wish to serve with core principles; I understand the price that can be paid for standing on principle by an independent candidate who refuses to deal with the back - room bosses.

No substantial part of the activities of the Association shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the Association shall not participate in, or intervene in, any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office.

No substantial part of the activities of said corporation shall be the carrying on of propaganda or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and said corporation shall not participate or intervene in, including the publication or distribution of statements, political campaigns on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office, whether by publishing or distributing statements or otherwise.

The George Lucas Educational Foundation is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, private foundation that is operated for educational purposes, and, as such, we do not take positions on any legislation or ballot measures, nor do we endorse or oppose any candidates in elections to public office.

Beutner has tried to avoid polarizing comments on charter - related issues, though he has served on the boards of charter school organizations and contributed to charter - backed candidates for public office.

We will accomplish this by networking groups and organizations focused on similar goals in states and districts throughout the nation, share information about what works and what doesn't work in public education, and endorse and rate candidates for office based on our principles and goals.

YTCAF will in no way become involved in legislation or participate in, or intervene (including the publishing or distribution of statements), in any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office.

• Promote efficient and responsible government • Provide the veterinary profession with political credibility and visibility • Speak on behalf of the veterinary profession in Florida in a strong and unified voice • Help candidates sympathetic to our profession achieve or maintain public office • Encourage members to participate in the political process • Build and maintain key relationships in both local and state government • Strengthen the political education of our membership providing awareness of government, candidates and important political issues • Provide a bipartisan means for the FVMA and our lobbyists to advocate for the veterinary profession, small business owners and the animals entrusted in our care

Project Vote Smart - A Voter's Self Defense System Project Vote Smart is a national library of factual information on over 13,000 elected offices and candidates for public office — President, Governors, Congress and State Legislatures.

«It's high time we had our first true Free Culture candidate for public office,» Palfrey wrote on his blog.

«participating in, or intervening in (including the publishing or distributing of statements), any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for public office,»

The Ohio Supreme Court is requesting public comment on a proposal that would create a definition of «candidate» for non-judicial elective office in Ohio.

The plaintiffs challenged eight restrictions on judicial conduct: 1) the prohibition on judicial candidates campaigning as a member of a political organization, 2) the prohibition on judicial candidates making speeches for or against political organizations or candidates, 3) the ban on judicial candidates making contributions to political causes or candidates, 4) the prohibition on judicial candidates from publicly endorsing or opposing candidates for public office, 5) the prohibition on judges from acting as a leader or holding office in a policitical organization, 6) the prohibition on judicial candidates knowingly or recklessly making false statements during campaigns, 7) the ban on judicial candidates making misleading statements, and 8) the prohibition on candidates making pledges, promises, or committments in connection with cases, controversies, or issues that are likely to come before the court.

Section 7A (1)(b) does not prohibit a judge or judicial candidate from privately expressing his or her views on judicial candidates or other candidates for public office.

Section 7C (2) authorizes candidates facing active opposition in a merit retention election for the same judicial office to campaign together and conduct a joint campaign designed to educate the public on merit retention and each candidate's views as to why he or she should be retained in office, to the extent not otherwise prohibited by Florida law.