Sentences with phrase «strong support from both state»

Brindisi is likely to receive strong support from both state and national Democrats.

DiNapoli has strong support from the state's private and public sector organized labor workforce.

«If you are talking of a strong support from his state, Odigie - Oyegun does not have it.

With strong support from the state's then - new governor, Mike Easley, the program grew quickly.

The regulations have managed to win strong support from the state's insurance companies, many of whom are eager to see changes to insurance laws in order to better manage modern trends and risks in the state's market.

Not exact matches

Here's what Curry and the Globe shared from the conclusion of the final report on the focus groups: «When asked, there was strong support for the government offering subsidies to support innovation, rather than providing tax cuts or investments, particularly for smaller organizations,» states the final report summarizing the research.

Fourteen miles southwest of Minneapolis, Minnetonka benefits from its location near the state's economic hub, but it also has built a strong local economy of its own, supported by the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce.

In Venezuela, even with strong support from the United States, its supporters have thus far been unable to depose a president who opposes it.

While appreciating the unalloyed support his government has received from individuals, groups, organisations and political associations, Aregbesola said he has strong conviction and hope that 2017 would be a prosperous year for the people of the state.

... Delight in smooth - sounding platitudes, refusal to face unpleasant facts, desire for popularity and electoral success irrespective of the vital interests of the State, genuine love of peace and pathetic belief that love can be its sole foundation, obvious lack of intellectual vigour in both leaders of the British Coalition Government, marked ignorance of Europe and aversion from its problems in Mr. Baldwin, the strong and violent pacifism which at this time dominated the Labour - Socialist Party, the utter devotion of the Liberals to sentiment apart from reality, the failure and worse than failure of Mr. Lloyd George, the erstwhile great war - time leader, to address himself to the continuity of his work, the whole supported by overwhelming majorities in both Houses of Parliament: all these constituted a picture of British fatuity and fecklessness which, though devoid of guile, was not devoid of guilt, and, though free from wickedness or evil design, played a definite part in the unleashing upon the world of horrors and miseries which, even so far as they have unfolded, are already beyond comparison in human experience.

He flatly predicted that Long, who has strong support from upstate county chairs and the backing of the state's Conservative Party, was not the best candidate to take on Gillibrand.

Republican state Sen. George Amedore of Rotterdam, who represents a swing state Senate district likely to be competitive in 2018, has attracted a Democratic challenger with strong support already from local party officials: Pat Strong, a Kingston business strong support already from local party officials: Pat Strong, a Kingston business Strong, a Kingston business owner.

The latest and strongest signal of support for complete restoration of funding came last week from State Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan (R - East Northport).

Bloomberg News mentions Todd Kaminsky, a state senator from Long Island, as «another strong candidate who is sure to enjoy support in Albany.»

Several proposals being considered by the State Legislature enjoy strong support from voters, including the Child Victims Act (74 - 20 percent), codifying Roe v. Wade (65 - 18 percent), the Dream Act (59 - 38 percent) and bail reform (56 - 35 percent).

«We are very happy with the strong grassroots operation that we have built throughout the state and have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from everyday people in every corner of New York.»

Miner also drew support from state Sen. John DeFrancisco, a Republican, and other fiscal conservatives who do not appreciate spending taxpayer money without making a strong case.

«We have an enormously popular governor committed to getting this done now, strong support from New Yorkers all around the state and a group of advocates who are highly coordinated,» said Brian Ellner, who is directing the Human Rights Campaign's efforts to legalize same - sex marriage in New York.

The former Nevada state lawmaker, once a long shot in the battle for the GOP Senate nomination, won the June primary thanks in part to strong support from many in the Tea Party movement.

According to state campaign finance records, Eisenpress received strong support in the Monsey Orthodox community with Stern's backing, including $ 11,000 in contributions from the Markowitzes.

«To just want to exclude New York City or differentiate it, what is a uniform policy throughout the entire state, and I think it would be very difficult for us to move away from strong support of the SAFE Act,» said Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie.

Ron Johnson is contending the public support he is drawing from more than 100 state contractors shows that he will be a strong advocate for the industry in the U.S. Senate.

Mayor Bloomberg came out in strong support Tuesday of a massive new skyscraper slated to be built just two blocks from the iconic Empire State Building.

«Governor Cuomo's initiatives — from first - in - the - nation tuition - free college, $ 15 minimum wage and the country's strongest paid family leave program, to historic investments in infrastructure across the state — have overwhelming support from New Yorkers,» he continued.

Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr., today voiced strong support for a proposal by Senator Charles Schumer to have county governments in New York State receive direct funding from the federal government as part of additional Medicaid funding for New York that will... Read more

He supported Rangel in 2012 and 2014 against strong challenges each time from NY State Senator Adriano Espaillat, however.

One of those hopefuls is 29 - year - old Gareth Rhodes, who this week demonstrated that he has strong support in New York's LGBTQ community, having made many friends from his days in Cuomo's press shop beginning in the period that led up to the 2011 victory of marriage equality in the state.

Bey said there is strong support on the council for a proposal put together by SU and Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney, with support from Gov. Andrew Cuomo, to develop a $ 500 million arena using roughly $ 300 million of funding from the state and the county.

Rensselaer Mayor Dan Dwyer told the Albany Business Review the developers of the Hard Rock are still in a strong position to win a state gambling license even without support from the City of Albany.

I'm glad to see that there is strong support for policies to prohibit state employees, including lawmakers, from padding their pensions [Jan. 10, Opinion, «Legislators, Stop Padding Your Pensions»].

Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr., today voiced strong support for a proposal by Senator Charles Schumer to have county governments in New York State receive direct funding from the federal government as part of additional Medicaid funding for New York that will be included in the upcoming federal stimulus package.

State lawmakers from Western New York reiterated this week their strong support for Cash's reform agenda, but they remain cautious about over promising this early in the budget process.

Minkoff - Zern believes the City Council resolution will also send a strong message to state senators and members of Congress from New York City who have yet to express support for the constitutional amendment.

But Quinn also won strong support from neighborhood stalwarts, including former State Senator Tom Duane, whose defense of Quinn's character drew a long applause.

«We saw a strong endorsement among respondents that states should do more to require financial support from the baby's father.

Dr O'Brien said: «According to a Pew Research Center report the majority of white Americans support stricter gun control, but the results of our study suggest that those who oppose gun reform tend to have a stronger racial bias, tend to be politically and ideologically conservative and from southern states, and have higher anti-government sentiment.»

In light of the tremendous public funding and strong support for vaccines from state and federal authorities, it is not clear whether immunization programs have a moral obligation to screen for genetic risk factors, even if screening is not cost - effective.

Recommendations for states, districts, and individual schools include improved teacher training, support for e-learning and virtual schools, stronger technology leadership, a move toward more digital content and away from reliance on textbooks, better use of broadband, and integration of data systems for such uses as online testing, understanding relationships between decisions, allocation of resources and student achievement, and tailoring instruction to individual students.

The school's funding continued on a year - to - year appropriation, but strong political support in the governor's office, the state department of education, and key legislative committees ensured that total funding rose from $ 1.3 to $ 6.9 million in the same time frame.

A poll released last week from Sacred Heart University's Institute of Public Policy proves what we've been saying about our state's public charter schools all along: locally, Connecticut's charter schools stand out for being community - centric and community - focused, resulting in strong local support for them.

The trend of increasing racial and economic segregation is a nationwide trend — not just in Alabama and other Southern states.55 The South, however, was the only region in the country to see a net increase in private school enrollment between 1960 and 2000, and where private school enrollment is higher, support for spending in public schools tends to be lower.56 A growing body of rigorous research shows that money absolutely matters for public schools, especially for the students from low - income families who attend them.57 What's more, private schools in the South tend to have the largest overrepresentation of white students.58 In fact, research has shown that the strongest predictor of white private school enrollment is the proportion of black students in the local public schools.59

In New Jersey's march to roll out new academic standards and testing in public schools, some of the strongest and most vocal support has come from the state's colleges and universities.

Despite strong support for the Common Core from the state's business community, some conservative critics wildly claim the higher standards are a federal plot to take over public education.

«It is disappointing that our state's request — which enjoyed such strong support from parents, teachers, administrators, and education advocates across California — has apparently been rejected,» Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson said in a press release Friday.

Furthermore, a recent LA Times poll indicated strong familial support across the state — especially from Latino parents — for annual public reporting of school and student test scores.

Congressman Dave Obey, D - WI and chair of the House Appropriations Committee, is expected to voice his support for the measure that will also include strong language aimed at preventing states from using the education funding for other purposes.

When the Obama administration rejected California's first application for a waiver in 2012, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson said, «It is disappointing that our state's request — which enjoyed such strong support from parents, teachers, administrators, and education advocates across California — has been rejected.&rState Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson said, «It is disappointing that our state's request — which enjoyed such strong support from parents, teachers, administrators, and education advocates across California — has been rejected.&rstate's request — which enjoyed such strong support from parents, teachers, administrators, and education advocates across California — has been rejected.»

RESOLVED, that the School Reform Commission hereby accepts with appreciation by The School District of Philadelphia, through the Superintendent or his designee, a grant from Drexel University for an amount not to exceed $ 1,200,000 to provide support for services, professional development and professional staff at Samuel Powel Elementary School, Science Leadership Academy Middle School, Alain Locke Elementary School, Martha Washington Elementary School, Morton McMichael Elementary School and West Philadelphia High School for the implementation and evaluation of «Promise of Strong Partnership for Education Reform (ProSPER)», a United States Department of Education Promise Neighborhood grant, for the period commencing April 1, 2018 through December 31, 2021.

The bill has strong support from several state and national groups, which have thrown hundreds of thousands of dollars into legislative campaigns in recent years.

At the same time that DoDEA is expanding data collection on its graduates, there is strong bipartisan support for an amendment to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act that would require states and school districts to report the academic achievements of children from military families.