Sentences with phrase «on common sense reforms»

Our nation needs to have a serious conversation on gun violence, and on common sense reforms that will help prevent incidents like this,» Serrano added.

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The company is calling on lawmakers to take action on «common sense gun reform,» including measures to address mental health, improve background checks, raise the age to buy a gun, and ban bump stocks and other similar accessories.

The company also called on lawmakers to pass «common sense gun reform,» including the banning of assault rifles, high - capacity magazines, and bump stocks, enact universal background checks, and more.

Dick's said it is also calling on elected officials to enact «common sense gun reform,» such as an assault - style firearms ban, a minimum purchase age of 21, and a ban on high - capacity magazines and bump stocks.

«This year, we look forward to working with the legislature on again stopping the state Endangered Species Act repeal and moving forward a common - sense reform of that important law.»

We may note that the media already seems to be framing the need to resolve the West Lothian Question (as opposed to the House of Lords or voting reform) as common sense, and the English - only days proposal as the only realistic solution on the table.

Governor Cuomo and Senator Addabbo have successfully worked together to create on - time budgets, and fight for important legislation to implement common sense gun laws, bring ethics reform to Albany, and expand access to quality education for New York children.

«The bottom line is that having a Republican - controlled Senate means that common sense reforms don't become a reality, sadly,» Rivera said on Tuesday.

Even as the national Republican Party veered to the right during Tisei's years on Beacon Hill, he avoided hot - button social issues and instead staked out a common - sense, reform - oriented direction for the...

Cameron argued a focus on rehabilitation to accompany his uncompromising approach to criminals is «common sense», however, and that the best way to achieve it is through «radical, intelligent reform».

Senator Carlucci Introduces «Common Sense Legislation» to Stop Insurance Fraud BY LAUREN KATE ROSENBLUM State Senator David Carlucci ran his campaign in 2010 on the platform he'd make common sense governmental and ethics reforms and fight fraud in the state's syCommon Sense Legislation» to Stop Insurance Fraud BY LAUREN KATE ROSENBLUM State Senator David Carlucci ran his campaign in 2010 on the platform he'd make common sense governmental and ethics reforms and fight fraud in the state's sysSense Legislation» to Stop Insurance Fraud BY LAUREN KATE ROSENBLUM State Senator David Carlucci ran his campaign in 2010 on the platform he'd make common sense governmental and ethics reforms and fight fraud in the state's sycommon sense governmental and ethics reforms and fight fraud in the state's syssense governmental and ethics reforms and fight fraud in the state's systems.

Specifically, the Vote Better NY advocates call on lawmakers to adopt the following common - sense reforms:

Assemblyman Jim Tedisco (R,C,I - Glenville), Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin (R,C,I - Schaghticoke), and Assemblyman Pete Lopez (R,C,I - Schoharie) today called for a «Spirit of «76» revolt by rank and file state legislators to clean up corruption and break the stranglehold on the Capitol that's been exerted by powerful leaders who time after time have prevented common sense reforms from becoming law in New York.

This is a common sense reform whose time has come, and I'm thrilled that New York is on its way to becoming the 38th state with early voting.

Specifically, the Vote Better NY advocates call on lawmakers to adopt the following common - sense reforms: Early voting: (A8582 / S3813B) New Yorkers should have a two - week period including Saturdays and Sundays to ease long lines on Election Day and give voters flexibility as they juggle work and family obligations.

George is the only candidate that has actually lowered taxes, he has stood on the front line pushing for stronger ethics reforms and he has fought for common sense gun laws.

Frances Crook, chief executive of the Howard League for Penal Reform, added: «The Ministry of Justice should recognise this policy is flawed and the ban on loved ones sending in books and other essentials to prisoners has little or no support from anyone with an ounce of common sense.

Flanagan did include «common sense» reforms to the SAFE Act on his to do list — a nod to the conservative upstaters who did not support him during the battle to replace Skelos as leader because of his «yes» vote on the controversial gun control law.

Pre-Campaign Community Service / Activism: Worked extensively with Family of Woodstock, Rip Van Winkle Council of Boy Scouts of America, establishing Ulster County Habitat for Humanity, Ralph Darmstadt Homeless Shelter, Ulster County Board of Health and Ulster County Human Rights Commission, Caring Hands Soup Kitchen Board Member, Midtown Rising Board Member, Teacher at Woodbourne Prison, part of Rising Hope Program Platform At a Glance Economy: Supports farming subsidies, job creation through infrastructure investments in rural broadband and sustainable technology, in favor of strong unions Healthcare: Medicare for All Women's Rights: Pro-choice, supports fully funding Planned Parenthood, birth control to be paid for employer, supports equal pay for equal work Racial Justice: Will work to prevent discrimination of all kind Immigration: Supports comprehensive immigration reform that includes path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants Foreign Policy: Supports increased pressure on North Korea but not military intervention Environment: Supports measures to stall climate change and create green jobs LGBTQ: Supports anti-discrimination of all people Gun Control: Will not take NRA money, supports common sense gun control and against Faso's vote to allow the mentally disabled to obtain firearms

«Concealed carry reciprocity is a common - sense reform that reduces confusion for law - abiding gun owners who wish to travel to other concealed - carry states,» Faso said in the statement, adding that out - of - state carriers would have to follow New York state and local prohibitions on weapons in bars, churches, public buildings and other institutions.

Early voting as allowed by 37 other states, reform of New York's archaic election laws, allowing victims of sexual abuse cases to reopen their cases and sue their abusers, common sense reforms to New York's gun laws, so many issues on the table that need to be addressed.

On December 7, 2017, Fordham hosted a discussion with David Driscoll, the man behind many of the reforms that led to the Massachusetts Miracle, and the author of a new book, Commitment and Common Sense: Leading Education Reform in Massachusetts.

On December 7, 2017, Fordham hosted a discussion with David Driscoll, the man behind many of the reforms and the author of a new book, Commitment and Common Sense: Leading Education Reform in Massachusetts.

The Seduction of Common Sense: How the Right Has Framed the Debate on America's Schools; Real Leaders, Real Schools: Stories of Success Against Enormous Odds; Mobilizing the Community to Help Students Succeed; School Accountability, Autonomy, and Choice Around the World; The Future of Educational Entrepreneurship: Possibilities for School Reform

Q: Common Sense School Reform argues that, on its own, tough - minded accountability yields a shallow smorgasbord of options and facilities in schools, while competition offers highly specialized schools catering to very particular strengths and interests.

Parent advocates from across the country converged on New York City on Monday, February 7 for the first national forum of Parents Across America, a parent - led movement to make parent voices heard in the national debate over education reform — and to promote positive, common - sense solutions that will improve public schools nationwide.

Tallahassee - Sarasota County School Board member Bridget Ziegler has been elected President of the Florida Coalition of School Board Member (FCSBM), a statewide organization of school board members focused on the interests of students, parents, and taxpayers by advancing common sense student - first policies and school finance reform to eliminate wasteful spending and misuse of taxpayer dollars.

I look forward to building on this momentum and continuing our push for equity and common sense reforms on behalf of our students.

A nationally recognized author and commentator on schooling, his books include Educational Entrepreneurship (Harvard Education Press, 2006), Common Sense School Reform (Palgrave Macmillan, 2004), and Spinning Wheels (Brookings Institution, 1998).

During the main protest in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, teens carried signs blasting the National Rifle Association and calling for common - sense gun reform.

NAR has been lobbying on its own behalf and as part of the United for Patent Reform Coalition to support common sense patent litigation reforms.