Sentences with phrase «package of measures for»

The chancellor Alistair Darling has announced a # 7 billion package of measures for businesses in his pre-Budget report.

Following detailed negotiations between the States Employment Board and representatives from the NUT and NASUWT teachers» unions, agreement has been secured on a package of measures for teachers in Jersey.

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The Ontario government introduced a package of 16 measures Thursday designed to tame runaway home prices in Toronto and surrounding cities, and improve affordability for those hoping to own or rent property.

Powerful budget committees in the State House and Senate signed off on a package of bills on Tuesday that would raise the minimum age to purchase a firearm to 21 from 18, mandate a three - day waiting period for most gun purchases, and increase funding for school safety measures and access to mental health care.

One way or another, though, Mr. Scott has said he is determined to pass the gun package, which would also include significant funding for school safety and mental health measures, before the end of the annual legislative session, which is scheduled to wrap up on Friday.

Ultimately, if some of the controversial measures that are possible offsets for corporate rate cuts are dropped, the scope of the reform package may need to be revisited.

They sharply changed their package on income - splitting,» said Mr. Kesselman about a measure the Tories announced in October which provides a non-refundable credit of up to $ 2,000 for couples with children under 18.

The May package of reforms provides a simpler measure of the allowable surcharge, which is already in force for large merchants and will take effect for other merchants from September next year.

That package also included the STOP School Violence Act of 2018, doesn't include any specific gun control measures, but increases grants for school safety measures, such as security training and metal detectors.

X-ray inspection systems are capable of determining mass that can provide an accurate total package weight to assist manufacturers in meeting local weights and measures regulations for package weight compliance.

In a nutshell, x-ray inspection systems determine the mass of the item inspected and converts it into a weight value for an accurate total package weight, helping users comply with local or national weight and measure regulations.

It wraps up all that I have learned and everything that has benefited me in the past, from food to changing limiting beliefs and going after your dreams, exercise to spirituality, and of course a little yoga and reiki just for good measure, all into one little package.

ASTM International F2638 - 07 Standard Test Method for Using Aerosol Filtration for measuring the Performance of Porous Packaging Materials as a Surrogate Microbial Barrier

It not only takes into account the stringent measures needed for optimal shelf life of highly perishable liquid consumables, like milk and other dairy products, juices & beverages and, but also help in making the packaging for such products look distinct and user - friendly.

The peer - reviewed study, commissioned by the Corrugated Packaging Alliance (CPA) and conducted by the National Council for Air and Stream Improvement (NCASI), measures the environmental impacts of a 1 kg industry - average corrugated product manufactured in 2010 and shows substantial improvements over the industry - average product manufactured in 2006, as reported in the industry's first baseline LCA.

Please get your cute bottom to the market, pick up a package of egg roll wrappers, some hot wing sauce, blue cheese, toss in a box of Junior Mints for good measure, and then get situated in the kitchen to make these.

Tobacco use is rapidly declining because of really effective measures (plain packaging, advertising bans and increasing price through taxes) that save lives and enormous amounts of money over a lifetime for people who used to smoke.

In the primary package, this can include counting sausages to ensure the correct amount are contained within one pack, checking for promotional giveaways in cereal packets and identifying the presence of a plastic measuring scoop in infant formula containers.

In 2013, as part of a broader package of fiscal measures, Tonga lowered import duties from 20 % to 5 % for imported fresh, tinned or frozen fish in order to increase affordability and promote healthier diets.

Our local beef rancher doesn't put weights on his packages, so I measure out 1 lb of cube steak for dinner tomorrow.

Through constructive endeavour we have agreed a package of measures that values the professionalism of teachers and supports their continued commitment to as they to deliver the highest standards of education for children and young people in Jersey.»

The SAFE Act, a package of gun control measures that was approved in 2013 in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, remains a signature hallmark of Cuomo's tenure and a controversial one, especially for Second Amendment supporters and upstate residents.

Cuomo is pushing a package of ethics reform proposals including public financing of political campaigns and strengthened disclosure of outside income for elected officials — measure he says must be in the final state budget agreement.

The proposal was initially included in a package of measures Cuomo had sought for a special session of the Legislature.

Senate Republicans are touting on Thursday a package of measures designed to ease burdnes on business, ranging from reforms to the state's regulatory process to providing relief for small businesses facing high health - care costs.

Earlier this year, after coming under pressure on the issue, the government announced a package of measures to help tackle the problem, including additional funding for services.

The sales tax measures were approved in May by the Assembly, but packaged with an extension of mayoral control for two years.

State lawmakers are expected to consider a package of ethics and campaign finance reform measures when they return to Albany for the post-budget session next Tuesday.

But, he will argue, it has been his own government's policies that are responsible for pulling Britain back into growth, with a package of measures that were opposed by the Conservatives.

Republicans on Tuesday in Albany continued to protest the release of convicted cop killer Herman Bell, backing a package of reform measures for the state Parole Board.

Senate Democrats back plans to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 18, want to see a package of ethics measures approved, and restore funding for elementary and secondary schools.

Cuomo did include a package of ethics measures in the budget, reiterating proposals such as limits to outside income for lawmakers and term limits through constitutional amendments.

The measures have not been previously packaged together as part of a broader reform push for the Legislature.

Common Cause / NY is an active member of the Fair Elections Coalition, working for the passage of a broad package of campaign finance measures, built around a core of small donor matching fund public financing of elections.

The package, which included measures aimed at illegal weapons as well as expanding penalties for those who kill first responders, was approved in the wake of the Newtown, Conn., elementary school shooting that left 19 people dead.

This year, state lawmakers and Gov. Andrew Cuomo have proposed a package of measures to reform the state's sexual harassment guidelines as well as for companies that do business with the state.

The WEA version of the anti-trafficking measure will be passed Monday as part of a package of legislation addressing the issue, said Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, the Westchester Democrat who has been advocating for separate consideration of several WEA components.

New York City Council Speaker Cory Johnson and Majority Leader Laurie Cumbo announced the package of 10 bills on Sunday and said the measures would be introduced this week... The proposals include: Requiring businesses with more than 15 employees to provide lactation spaces and refrigerators to store breast milk, Requiring lactation rooms in all schools, police precincts, and jails that house women or allow women visitors, Assessing the need for free and low - cost doula services in the city, Creating a report on maternal mortality, Requiring that inmates be able to choose the gender of their doctor, Requiring the city to provide diapers at shelters, subsidized child care centers and other locations, Creating a study and pilot program for on - site childcare for city employees, Allowing campaign funds to be used for certain childcare costs of candidates who are primary caregivers» http://bit.ly/2jTiAtZ

The overhaul of the pension system — along with unpopular tax measures and an increase in VAT — form the central plank of a $ 5.4 bn package of budget cuts and reforms that Tsipras has agreed to enact in exchange for rescue funds from a third, $ 86bn bailout the country signed up to last summer.

In 2013, the state Legislature at Cuomo's urging approved the SAFE Act, a package of gun control measures that has proved to be controversial for gun owners, especially in parts of the upstate region.

Nearly the entire package of measures — which focused on pay equity and curtailing human trafficking — has become law, save for a controversial measure aimed at strengthening abortion rights.

The 2014 - 15 state budget adopted in large measure a package of tax cuts aimed at property owners and businesses as Cuomo gears up for a re-election campaign.

The bill comes after the Democratic - led Assembly approved an omnibus bill extending mayoral control for two years packaged with an extension of key tax measures for local governments in suburban and upstate communities.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday released a package of measures designed to curtail sexual harassment in the workplace that include a uniform policy for state government employees, a ban on taxpayer funds for settlements related to sexual assault and harassment and require the disclosure from public and some private entities of harassment - related settlements.

Cuomo on Saturday was endorsed by the labor - backed WFP and at the same time announced his support for a Democratic takeover of the Senate, as well as a package of liberal measures including the public financing of political campaigns.

But the governor nevertheless did push in the wake of Silver's arrest last year for a package of anti-corruption, ethics and disclosure measures.

Tory backbenchers are risking resuscitating the party's «nasty» tag today, as they put the finishing touches on a package of policy measures which includes harsh conditions on housing benefit for teenage mothers.

The ten - year plan for bringing down the peace walls forms part of a broader social integration package featuring measures on shared schools and housing, as well as a surge on regeneration projects.

The rally, headlined by Sen. Terry Gipson, Senate hopeful Justin Wagner and Assembly candidate Andrew Falk, comes after a half - dozen candidates for state Senate failed to qualify for the Women's Equality Party, the new ballot line formed this year meant to boost the package of measures proposed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo in 2013.

The measure is a signature one for Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who pushed the package of laws through the Legislature in the wake of the Connecticut elementary school shooting.