Sentences with phrase «stronger state protections»

«There's a very real danger that something at the national level could potentially preempt stronger state protections, and that would be a bad thing if it goes that route,» Simpson told the E-Commerce Times.

It includes pay equity, tougher human trafficking laws and stronger state protections for abortion rights.

Not exact matches

«Combined with the strength of the PokerStars brand in the U.S. and its U.S. customer database, it will be in a very strong position to capitalize on the potential revocation of PASPA (the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act) later this year, which could result in a number of U.S. states legalizing online sportsbook / gaming,» he wrote in a report.

The proposal would also ease some of the issuer eligibility requirements to make the rule available to a greater number of businesses seeking financing in state, but ensure that such financing can only occur with a set of baseline investor protections and that issuers have a strong and identifiable presence within the state of offering.

IPT has undertaken several national investor education and protection programs that also feature strong State and local outreach elements.

The Case for Banning Payday Lending: Snapshots from Four Key States (June 2013) This report outlines the battles against the payday lending industry in states with strong usury cap protections, such as New York and North Carolina, and in states like California and Illinois with weaker laws that allow payday lenders to charge triple - digit APR loans that trap people in a cycle ofStates (June 2013) This report outlines the battles against the payday lending industry in states with strong usury cap protections, such as New York and North Carolina, and in states like California and Illinois with weaker laws that allow payday lenders to charge triple - digit APR loans that trap people in a cycle ofstates with strong usury cap protections, such as New York and North Carolina, and in states like California and Illinois with weaker laws that allow payday lenders to charge triple - digit APR loans that trap people in a cycle ofstates like California and Illinois with weaker laws that allow payday lenders to charge triple - digit APR loans that trap people in a cycle of debt.

If the legislature revises the final version of the amended bill to reasonably narrow the scope of the bill's coverage, California will be the first state in the nation to achieve a strong balance between regulation, innovation, and consumer protection with respect to virtual currency.

The NAACP's support for marriage equality is deeply rooted in the fourteenth amendment of the United States constitution and equal protection of all people» said NAACP president Benjamin Todd Jealous, a strong backer of gay rights.

Pope Francis also prayed, in dedicating the Vatican City State to St Michael's protection, that the Holy Archangel would intercede to help «make us victorious over the temptations of power, riches and sensuality» and keep Vatican employees strong in «the good fight of the faith».

«Oscar Mayer's plan for eliminating gestation crates from its supply chain sends a strong message to pork industry leaders who are resisting change,» said Paul Shapiro, vice president of farm animal protection at The Humane Society of the United States.

New York's public water supplies need stronger protections to ensure clean drinking water and prevent contamination that could result in health problems, according to a report released today by state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli's office.

See the release of its report, Union Strong, as well as the accompanying press release, Unions and Independent Democratic Conference members stand together against national right - to - work legislation and release four - point protection plan for New York State workers.

Carol M. Browner, former Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and Board Chair of the League of Conservation Voters said: «By building victories in different states and on multiple policies, we can demonstrate strong public support for climate action, demonstrate success that others will want to replicate, and drive down the costs of clean energy».

«He led the way on winning marriage equality in New York, ensured critical non-discrimination protections were extended to transgender New Yorkers, took bold executive action to stop the discredited and dangerous practice of «conversion therapy,» and set a strong example with his successful efforts to significantly lower the incidence of HIV and AIDS in the Empire State.»

Cuomo said there are a number of strong arguments the legislation is unconstitutional, pointing to states» rights to tax, citizens» rights not to be double taxed, and the Equal Protection Clause.

Following the bid - rigging scandal involving several upstate economic development projects last fall, it is clear stronger protections on the procurement process are necessary.9 All state agencies, public authorities, and affiliates should be required to have competitive and transparent contracting processes.

Historically, weak state institutions have led not to the idealized world of anarchists and libertarians, but instead to extended family tribal - like institutions and clannishness that subordinate members desire to express individual choice and freedom in the absence of a strong state, to clan needs for mutual protection and more.

«As the top state law enforcement officials charged with investigating consumer complaints of fraudulent, deceptive and abusive financial practices in our respective states, we know from first - hand experience that the need for strong consumer financial protection is undiminished in the years since the financial crisis.»

The petitioners have a strong likelihood of success in establishing that the removal of the petitioner and others similarly situated violates their rights to Due Process and Equal Protection guaranteed by the United States Constitution;

«The Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs will give New York State the strongest standards and practices in the nation for protecting those who are often the most vulnerable to abuse and mistreatment,» Cuomo said in a statement.

A party for those whose priorities include the Welfare State, workers» rights, trade unionism, the co-operative movement, consumer protection, strong communities, conservation rather than environmentalism, fair taxation, full employment, public ownership, proper local government, a powerful Parliament, the monarchy, the organic Constitution, national sovereignty, civil liberties, the Union, the Commonwealth, the countryside, grammar schools, traditional moral and social values, economic patriotism, balanced migration, a realist foreign policy, and a base of real property for every household to resist both over-mighty commercial interests and an over-mighty State.

He said New York has some of the strongest labor protections of any state in the nation.

In addition, following enactment in the final budget of legislation that makes for - profit colleges eligible for the state's Enhanced Tuition Awards and STEM Scholarship programs regardless of their record on student loan debt and employment outcomes, stronger quality controls and student protections are essential.»

BY PAUL SCHINDLER Even as New York State adopts new regulations interpreting the Human Rights Law to provide transgender nondiscrimination protections and the city issues a new, stronger guidance on its municipal transgender rights ordinance, 30 activists and advocacy groups from the trans community are taking aim at the Empire State Pride Agenda over its -LSB-...]

Citizenship benefits immigrants through stronger protections from deportation, the right to vote and run for elected office, and the ability to assist more family members with immigrating to the United States.

State Sen. Daniel Squadron, one of many Democratic lawmakers backing the push for stronger tenant protections

The governor said there's a «strong argument» that it violates the Equal Protection Clause because 12 Democratic - led states are harmed while other states gain by the tax changes.

Mr. Cuomo's office simultaneously credited the governor with establishing stronger tenant protections in 2011, including a new unit that allowed 40,000 deregulated units to re-enter rent control — but also suggested it was outside the governor's power to unilaterally change the state laws without the support of the State Senate and Assestate laws without the support of the State Senate and AsseState Senate and Assembly.

While some might disagree with his assertion — particularly about the state government, with Albany being known as a hotbed of corruption and political indictments — Mr. de Blasio cited entities like the city and state comptrollers and the city's Campaign Finance Board, Conflicts of Interest Board, and Department of Investigation as strong protections against corruption.

He says New York has some of the strongest labor protections of any state in the nation.

Allie Feldman Taylor is the Founder and Executive Director of the newly established Empire State Humane Voters (ESHV), a grassroots organization working to elect candidates who support animal protection, lobby for stronger laws to stop animal cruelty, and hold elected officials accountable to humane voters.

The coalition seeks stronger rent protections for tenants and an end to corporate tax breaks for developers, as well as a strategy to end growing homelessness across the state.

Doug Boucher, who directs the Union of Concerned Scientists» Tropical Forest and Climate Initiative, said one potential deal in the works would see Brazil vowing to ensure strong enforcement of the Forest Code and possibly providing some certification that any beef exported to the United States was not done in violation of forest protection laws.

The DSCC is urging States and policy makers to take strong measures and adopt robust regulations to ensure the protection of the ocean depths and of the species that are so often «out of sight, out of mind» — those that live in the deep sea.

In his remarks, Senator Cowan will address why it is important for Canada to join the United States and other countries in establishing strong protections against genetic discrimination.

Any proposal to allow states to have their Title I dollars follow children to private schools of choice must be coupled with strong protections for private schools.

By extension, strong protections for private schools must be included in any portability proposal that gives states the option for Title I dollars to be student - centered and portable.

Recent amendments to the bill are consistent with state and federal law and the intent of the California Charter Schools Act, and ensure a stronger articulation of these critical protections for students, while avoiding excessive and burdensome new mandates on charter schools.

We've gotten to the point where we do have too strong protections,» said Jay Worona, deputy executive director and general counsel for the New York State School Boards Association, another panel speaker.

There is also a need for firm safeguards on the use and dissemination of student data, and for stronger student protections from state and federal surveys — dreamed up by agenda - driven lawyers and academics — which ask elementary - school students about their gender identification and other controversial topics.

The United States has a long and proud history of legal protection for reading privacy, and the California Constitution has especially strong privacy and free speech protections.

So if there's a definition, how could they have bought something that they thought was renters insurance in Oregon, a state with strong consumer protections, and yet not have coverage?

IPT has undertaken several national investor education and protection programs that also feature strong State and local outreach elements.

Many states have strong protections to ensure this.

In states that enact strong legal protections, the result is a large net decrease in payday loan usage; borrowers are not driven to seek payday loans online or from other sources.

CFA supports strong state and federal protections to prevent abusive practices and ensure that borrowers have every chance to access safe, sustainable, and affordable credit options.

«Arizona's legislators will have a strong slate of animal protection bills to consider this session, and The HSUS would like to commend the sponsors of these measures,» said Kari Nienstedt, The HSUS» Arizona state director.

Hundreds of animal advocates descended upon the Great Hall at the Massachusetts State House in Boston this week during Humane Lobby Day, to meet with and ask elected officials to join the fight for animals in need by passing stronger animal protection laws.

California is followed by Oregon, Illinois (whose outgoing governor vetoed a bobcat hunting and trapping bill earlier this week), Massachusetts, and New York and Virginia (tied for fifth place), all of which have been consistently strong on animal protection laws relative to other states.

Katie Lisnik is the Director of Cat Protection and Policy at The Humane Society of the United States, focusing on increasing interventions for and reducing community cats populations through sterilization and vaccination programs, as well as keeping more cats in their homes and preserving a strong human - animal bond.