Sentences with phrase «mcmahon on the new state budget»

Progress on a new state budget limped along a day after Cuomo and legislative leaders held a private meeting that was described, in its most generous terms, as explosive in tone and language.

ALBANY, N.Y. (WBEN / AP)-- New York lawmakers inched closer to a deal on a new state budget Thursday that includes a tax on opioid manufacturers, surcharges on taxi and Uber rides in Manhattan and a new, uniform sexual harassment policy for government workers.

Gov. Bruce Rauner, seen here at the end of spring session in late May, does not have any meetings scheduled on a new state budget.

E.J. McMahon on the new state budget: «If this is truly the «best» New York can do, we're in even more trouble than we thought.»

ALBANY - State lawmakers have finally come to an agreement on a new state budget.

New York lawmakers inched closer to a deal on a new state budget Thursday that includes a tax on opioid manufacturers, surcharges on taxi and Uber rides in Manhattan and a new, uniform sexual harassment policy for government workers.

Skelos and Golden put out the statement as Gov. Cuomo and legislative leaders work to finalize a deal on a new state budget.

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BRUSSELS, May 2 - The European Commission proposed a bigger new multi-year budget on Wednesday that will trigger battles among member states over how to fill the funding gap left by Britain's exit next year.

BRUSSELS, May 2 - The European Commission met on Wednesday to agree proposals for a bigger new multi-year budget that will trigger battles among member states over how to fill the funding gap left by Britain's exit next year.

All levels of government, hurting from the toll the public health crisis has had on budgets, are taking action, from municipalities (Kermit, WV; Chicago, Il, Everett, WA) to counties (Mingo in WV; Nassau in NY; Orange in California) to states (Mississippi, Ohio, New Mexico).

ALBANY, N.Y., March 31 - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and the state legislature agreed late on Friday on a $ 168 billion budget for fiscal 2019, including measures aimed at offsetting damage to taxpayers from new federal tax changNew York Governor Andrew Cuomo and the state legislature agreed late on Friday on a $ 168 billion budget for fiscal 2019, including measures aimed at offsetting damage to taxpayers from new federal tax changnew federal tax changes.

[105] On January 8, 2008, to address ongoing structural budget issues, Governor Corzine proposed a four - part proposal including an overall reduction in spending, a constitutional amendment to require more voter approval for state borrowing, an executive order prohibiting the use of one - time revenues to balance the budget and a controversial plan to raise some $ 38 billion by leasing the Garden State Parkway, the New Jersey Turnpike, and other toll roads for at least 75 years to a new public benefit corporation that could sell bonds secured by future tolls, which it would be allowed to raise by 50 % plus inflation every four years beginning in state borrowing, an executive order prohibiting the use of one - time revenues to balance the budget and a controversial plan to raise some $ 38 billion by leasing the Garden State Parkway, the New Jersey Turnpike, and other toll roads for at least 75 years to a new public benefit corporation that could sell bonds secured by future tolls, which it would be allowed to raise by 50 % plus inflation every four years beginning in State Parkway, the New Jersey Turnpike, and other toll roads for at least 75 years to a new public benefit corporation that could sell bonds secured by future tolls, which it would be allowed to raise by 50 % plus inflation every four years beginning in 20New Jersey Turnpike, and other toll roads for at least 75 years to a new public benefit corporation that could sell bonds secured by future tolls, which it would be allowed to raise by 50 % plus inflation every four years beginning in 20new public benefit corporation that could sell bonds secured by future tolls, which it would be allowed to raise by 50 % plus inflation every four years beginning in 2010.

Adding more infrastructure spending could put more pressure on state budgets — including in New York.

Added February 2018: The State Budget for 2017 (1 January 2017) introduced a new tax on sugar - sweetened drinks, which came into effect on 1 February 2017.

True to his word, former NYC Mayor Ed Koch has released a list of state legislators and candidates who have so fare refused to sign on to the budget, ethics and redistricting reform pledges created by his PAC, New York Uprising, branding these individuals «enemies of reform.»

The budget is due Sunday, but already lawmakers are putting the finishing touches on a deal that includes plans to merge gambling oversight, a new infrastructure improvement plan for the state and a 4 percent boost in education spending through competitive grants.

The development most certainly means there will be no budget in place by the start of the state's fiscal year as the Legislature remains divided on the key issue of raising the age of criminal responsibility in New York 18.

Or, depending on who you ask, it was a monumental disappointment, a heap of compromises and half - measures in the state budget and later an anti-climatic finish that seemed more about sticking it to New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and boozing it up at brunch than doing anything all that meaningful.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday shrugged off the call from New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio for an even either minimum wage increase than what is proposed in the state budget, saying it's up to the state Legislature to vote on the issue, not the mayor.

A coalition led by the New York State United Teachers and the Alliance for Quality Education is launching a direct mail campaign today slamming Democratic senators who voted «yes» on a budget resolution that included Gov. David Paterson's proposed education spending cuts.

«It is our believes that, the 2017 national budget of the federal republic of Nigeria is not based on the crude oil production output from the Niger Delta but it is based on the newly found oil deposits in the North and the new pipelines construction from the Niger Republic,» the group stated.

Republicans who control the state Senate are urging Cuomo to drop his plan to raise taxes and fees by $ 1 billion as a condition for winning their approval on a new, $ 168 billion election - year budget by April 1.

Democrats in both the Senate and Assembly grumbled that a member of their own party — Gov. Andrew Cuomo — was insistent on no new taxes in the 2011 - 12 state budget.

Lawmakers are trying to put the finishing touches on a state budget Saturday, discussing the key issue of raising the age of criminal responsibility in New York to 18.

The Governor's Office said the AHCA would cut $ 4.7 billion from New York's Medicaid budget — on top of the costs the Collins - Faso Amendment would transfer from the county to the state.

«We are pleased the state is in a stronger financial and budget condition, and certainly we will continue to have that view,» DiNapoli said, noting thanks to strong revenues and ongoing financial settlements, New York is on track to end the year with a surplus.

«We welcome them to the New York State Assembly as we work to produce an on - time budget that protects working families.»

Former President Bill Clinton praised the on - time, no - new - taxes state budget in New York that was crafted by a former member of his cabinet, Gov. Andrew Cuonew - taxes state budget in New York that was crafted by a former member of his cabinet, Gov. Andrew CuoNew York that was crafted by a former member of his cabinet, Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

«With the second consecutive on - time budget, major reforms to save taxpayer money, and a commitment to make New York's schools the best in the nation, Governor Cuomo is making New York's government work again, and making New York the comeback state,» Clinton said.

«Those are costs that could be considered a hidden tax on people who pay utility bills across New York to support the state budget with dollars that are flowing through the New York Power Authority,» said Deputy State Comptroller Bob state budget with dollars that are flowing through the New York Power Authority,» said Deputy State Comptroller Bob State Comptroller Bob Ward.

Sen. Todd Kaminsky of Long Island and Assemblyman James Skoufis of Woodbury are urging their fellow legislators not to pass a state budget without including new rules for political ads on social media.

For the next year, New York state will allow testing of self - driving cars on public highways thanks to a measure in this year's state budget.

Seated in the State Capitol's historic Red Room to make the budget deal announcement, flanked by several top advisers, Cuomo made it clear, again and again, that he intended to lay a heavy hand on matters concerning New York City, and, by extension, on matters concerning his intraparty rival, Mayor Bill de Blasio.

Also at 10 a.m., hundreds of advocates, public health experts, and New Yorkers living with hepatitis C will call on Cuomo and the state Legislature allocate $ 10.8 million in the state budget to tackle the disease, The Well, LOB, State Street, Alstate Legislature allocate $ 10.8 million in the state budget to tackle the disease, The Well, LOB, State Street, Alstate budget to tackle the disease, The Well, LOB, State Street, AlState Street, Albany.

With two weeks until state lawmakers vote on the budget, criticism is mounting over Cuomo's proposed «opioid epidemic surcharge» that is designed to penalize opiate manufacturers and generate new funding to help combat the crisis.

Deputy Senate Majority Leader John DeFranciso disputed the charge from Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office on Monday that the Republican conference was practicing «fuzzy math» in its assessment the proposed state budget includes $ 803 million in new fees and taxes.

New York City's finances look to be on solid ground, with a strong economy, a balanced budget and out - year gaps that are manageable under current conditions, according to state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli's assessment of the mayor's proposed spending plan, though there are risks in the years ahead.

Though the Senate Republicans have repeatedly insisted they would not accept any of the new taxes and / or fees proposed by the governor in the state budget, the final deal is likely to include a tax on opioid manufacturers, surcharges on taxi and Uber rides in Manhattan and also a new, uniform sexual harassment policy for government workers.

The state budget includes no significant new controls or oversight on how the Cuomo administration spends money on economic development projects, and that troubles many lawmakers after federal prosecutors accused eight men of bid - rigging schemes in earlier development projects.

The new state budget includes a long - sought tax credit for farmers who contribute to food pantries across the state, a move supporters touted as a way to boost donations of fresh produce and cut down on waste.

Tentative deals have been reached on parts of a new state budget, including about $ 1 billion in additional funding for public schools, a work - around for some higher - income New Yorkers to reduce the impact of new federal tax deduction limits, and a freeze on what Albany sends to local governments around the stanew state budget, including about $ 1 billion in additional funding for public schools, a work - around for some higher - income New Yorkers to reduce the impact of new federal tax deduction limits, and a freeze on what Albany sends to local governments around the staNew Yorkers to reduce the impact of new federal tax deduction limits, and a freeze on what Albany sends to local governments around the stanew federal tax deduction limits, and a freeze on what Albany sends to local governments around the state.

While admitting a claim Superintendent Pamela Brown was not certified in New York State was an «omission» on his part, Paladino said the district's $ 1.2 Billion budget was being mismanaged.

New York voters will head to the polls next Tuesday, May 16, to vote on school budgets that are benefiting from a $ 1 billion boost in state aid and a more flexible property tax cap, with just 12 districts seeking a 60 percent vote to override the cap.

The governor's proposed budget hasn't been good news for Utica College and many other private colleges in New York — or for their students who rely on state funding for some of their financial aid.

CBC President Carol Kellermann informed state lawmakers that the governor's proposed budget does not go far enough to contain spending and is too reliant on new revenues, some of which may be speculative.

The two - year budget deal reached in Washington on Friday ensures no draconian cuts in federal aid to the state and city, undercuts arguments to raise some local taxes and portends problems for Cuomo as he exaggerates the impact of Congress's tax bill on New Yorkers.

The 2017 legislative session saw the first budget to be approved after the start of the state's fiscal year since 2010 and ended without an agreement on re-authorizing mayoral control of New York City schools.

At noon, Democratic candidate for Governor Cynthia Nixon will join the Alliance for Quality Education for a press conference on the 2018 New York State education budget.

The multi-year tables in New York State's just - released Enacted Budget Financial Plan for fiscal 2015 make continued use of Governor Andrew Cuomo's new fiscal conjuring device: a lump - sum, below - the - line reduction in future projected spending, based on the assumption that the governor will «propose, and negotiate with the Legislature to enact budgets that hold State Operating Funds spending growth to 2 percent.&raqNew York State's just - released Enacted Budget Financial Plan for fiscal 2015 make continued use of Governor Andrew Cuomo's new fiscal conjuring device: a lump - sum, below - the - line reduction in future projected spending, based on the assumption that the governor will «propose, and negotiate with the Legislature to enact budgets that hold State Operating Funds spending growth to 2 percent.&raqnew fiscal conjuring device: a lump - sum, below - the - line reduction in future projected spending, based on the assumption that the governor will «propose, and negotiate with the Legislature to enact budgets that hold State Operating Funds spending growth to 2 percent.»

Senate Republican President Pro Tempore Len Fasano and Vincent Mauro Jr., Senate Democrats» chief of staff and New Haven's Democratic chairman, talk before a vote on the state budget last fall.