Sentences with phrase «opportunity agenda»

Governor Andrew Cuomo recommended a slew of changes to New York law in his State of Opportunity Agenda today, but the only major new proposal in the area of government reform involves increasing the pay for state legislators.

The increase in school aid is contingent on passage of a package of changes to teacher evaluation, tenure, and other procedures called the Education Opportunity Agenda.

A partnership between HGSE and the White House's College Opportunity Agenda, the event drew 140 counseling leaders and advocates from across the country and from all sectors.

At 1:30 p.m., Scozzafava gives her second Opportunity Agenda speech of the day, North Country Community College, Room S - 19 (David Petty Lecture Hall) in Mulholland Hall, 23 Santanoni Ave., Saranac Lake.

Shared Opportunity Agenda for New York: FPI will outline progressive public policies that can be adopted to ensure that we create more shared opportunities to help lift New Yorkers out of poverty and provide avenues for upward mobility.

What New York really needs is a Shared Opportunity Agenda, one that will benefit all New Yorkers.

«I'm proud to include this item in my 2015 Opportunity Agenda as it represents another step forward in our goal of growing economic opportunity for New Yorkers.»

Here's the schedule of Cuomo cabinet members who are delivering regional versions of his 2015 Opportunity Agenda today:

Governor Cuomo's Opportunity Agenda outlines proposals that would dramatically improve student achievement across the state.

Now, Cuomo plans to formally introduce this new credit Wednesday as part of his proposed budget and his 2015 Opportunity Agenda address in Albany.

Gillibrand's American Opportunity Agenda would increase the minimum wage to above the poverty rate, make quality affordable day care more accessible, provide universal pre-K, ensure equal pay for equal work, and create paid family medical leave.

How long the tolls will stay the same will remain a secret until Wednesday afternoon, when Cuomo unveils his full Opportunity Agenda — a State of the State / executive budget combination.

In 2013, the council selected Wyandanch to participate in Cuomo's Opportunity Agenda program, which seeks to combat poverty and blight.

But the governor's 2015 Opportunity Agenda did introduce a lot of new proposals that need discussing.

It's time for legislators to pass Governor Cuomo's Opportunity Agenda so we can save our failing schools.»

Albany should stand up for our students and pass the Governor's Opportunity Agenda now.»

As part of the 2015 Opportunity Agenda Cuomo has been releasing in recent days, he is also calling for New York's current minimum wage of $ 8.75 an hour to be increased to $ 10.50 an hour by the end of 2016.

The State of Opportunity Agenda also proposes changes to affidavit ballots that would let voters «who cast an affidavit ballot on Election Day have their votes counted for the offices for which they are eligible to vote even if they are not in the right district.»

It is time to usher in a New Opportunity Agenda characterized by four core tenets: Innovation, Flexibility, Opportunity and Transparency.

The Boston Opportunity Agenda is a collaboration between the City of Boston and Boston Public Schools (BPS), which «have come together to ensure all residents have access to the education necessary for the upward economic mobility, civic engagement, and lifelong learning for themselves and their families» according to its website.

With just a few weeks before the state budget is due, and key proposals in Governor Cuomo's education Opportunity Agenda being considered, these parents made it clear that action is desperately needed to turnaround New York's failing schools and ensure every classroom is led by an effective teacher.

In July, Johnson was invited to join «The White House Opportunity Agenda,» a task force led by First Lady Michelle Obama that focused on the vital role of school counselors in impacting students» college and career readiness.

The report, titled Counseling and College Completion: The Road Ahead summarizes the ideas and solutions that arose at a national convening event called «College Opportunity Agenda: Strengthening School Counseling and College Advising,» held at the Harvard Graduate School of Education on July 28, 2014.

At 10 a.m., NYPA President & CEO Gil Quiniones delivers a regional version of Cuomo's 2015 Opportunity Agenda speech, White Plains Public Library Auditorium, 100 Martine Ave., White Plains.

Also at noon, LG Kathy Hochul announces the governor's 2018 Women's Opportunity Agenda for New York, New York Historical Society, 170 Central Park W., Manhattan.

The 2015 New York State of Opportunity Agenda will be presented by Governor Cuomo on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. in the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany.

They also spoke out in favor of the Governor's Opportunity Agenda as a bold solution to the many failed policies that have plagued the system, especially in traditionally underserved communities.

Governor Cuomo's Opportunity Agenda outlines proposals that would dramatically improve student achievement across the state.

Cuomo first proposed the NY Parks 2020 plan in his 2015 Opportunity Agenda address.

At Syracuse University's Maxwell School last week, Gillibrand outlined her American Opportunity Agenda, saying that the things that can help women succeed, and therefore the economy, begin with increasing the minimum wage.

Also at 10 a.m., Deputy Secretary of State for Local Government, Dede Scozzafava delivers a regional version of the 2015 Opportunity Agenda, Malone Campus North Country Community College, Reshetkina Hall,, Mezzanine (2nd floor), 75 William St., Malone.

Is anyone questioning these Opportunity Agenda speeches?

Also at 11 a.m., OGS Commissioner RoAnn Destito delivers a regional version of Cuomo's 2015 Opportunity Agenda, SUNY Cobleskill, Bouck Hall Auditorium, State Route 7, Cobleskill.

At 11:30 a.m., NYS Department of Civil Service Commissioner Jerry Boone delivers a regional version of the 2015 Opportunity Agenda, Saratoga Spa State Park, The Administration Building, The Gideon Putnam Room, 19 Roosevelt Dr., Saratoga Spring.

At noon, NYS Office for the Aging Director Corinda Crossdale gives a regional version of the 2015 Opportunity Agenda, Johnson City Senior Center, 30 Brocton St., Johnson City.

Mike Connery of The Opportunity Agenda writes in to talk about an excellent use of mapping and data by an advocacy campaign he's involved in:

Also at 10 a.m., the state Senate Republicans unveil a 2018 «Jobs and Opportunity Agenda» that would provide significant tax cuts for businesses, cut red tape, reduce regulatory burdens, invest in workforce development, and strengthen New York's economic development programs, Room 124, state Capitol, State Street, Albany.

Some questions will be answered, but more are sure to follow, once the governor unveils his detailed tax legislation with the rest of his budget's «Opportunity Agenda» next Wednesday.

Mike Connery of The Opportunity Agenda writes in to talk about an excellent use of mapping and data by an advocacy campaign he's involved in: It's a Google Maps Mashup displaying hospital closures in NYC in 1985, 1995, and 2005 layered over race and economic demogaphics of the 5...

On Wednesday, the State Senate approved a «Jobs and Opportunity Agenda» that included legislation sponsored by State Senator Tom O'Mara.

A little - noticed section of Governor Cuomo's State of the State «Opportunity Agenda» calls for investing another $ 100 million in state money in startup companies — even as federal auditors probe Innovate NY, the state's original dalliance with venture capital (VC).

Also at 2:30 p.m., Hochul discusses Cuomo's 2015 Opportunity Agenda, SUNY Brockport, Cooper Hall, New York Room, 350 New Campus Dr., Brockport.

At 2:50 p.m., NYS Homes and Community Renewal Commissioner and CEO Darryl Towns delivers a regional version of the 2015 Opportunity Agenda, SUNY Old Westbury, New Academic Building, Room 3109, Old Westbury.

At 11 a.m. Secretary of State Cesar Perales delivers a regional version of Cuomo's 2015 Opportunity Agenda, Stony Brook University, Wang Center Chapel, Stony Brook.

Members of his cabinet are traveling the state to spread the gospel about his 2015 Opportunity Agenda.

«The Women's Opportunity Agenda is a bold set of proposals to build on our proud New York record of furthering equality and ensure that we continue to move women's rights forward, not backward.»

At 12:30 p.m., OGS Commissioner RoAnn Destito delivers a regional version of the 2015 Opportunity Agenda, SUNY Delhi, Centennial Center — Sanford Hall, 454 Delhi Dr., Delhi.

At 11:30 a.m., ESDC WNY Region VP Sam Hoyt delivers a regional version of the 2015 Opportunity Agenda, Baldwinsville Rotary Club, (Baldwinsville First United Methodist Church), 17 West Genesee St., Baldwinsville.