Sentences with phrase «state budget solutions»

Derrick Sontag apparently only cited a range of debunked studies (the «Spanish» study and the flawed Beacon Hill report) and information from Koch - funded interests like the Institute for Energy Research and «State Budget Solutions,» a project of several State Policy Network groups including ALEC and the Mercatus Center, a think tank founded and heavily - funded by the Kochs.

Speaking on this panel are Cascade Policy Institute President Steve Buckstein, State Budget Solutions President Bob Williams, and Arizona State Senate Majority Leader Andy Biggs.

Watchdog.org digs into a new State Budget Solutions report and explains how this works.

Mr. Lamont's campaign biography promotes his bipartisan approach, citing a project to find state budget solutions, which he introduced at Central Connecticut State University; it included Oz Griebel, a Hartford businessman who is one of three Republicans running for governor.

State Budget Solutions examined national trends in education from 2009 to 2011, including state - by - state analysis of education spending, graduation rates and average ACT scores.

«We've made a lot of progress in the last 10 years on transparency, but there's still some real problem areas,» said Bob Williams, the president of watchdog group State Budget Solutions.

Not exact matches

State Rep. Jenifer Loon, R - Eden Prairie, who chairs the House Education Finance Committee, say schools need a long - term solution to their perennial budget problems.

Two groups of New York millionaires have a solution to the state's $ 4.4 billion budget deficit — raise our taxes.

The budget proposal redirects formula and reimbursement aid into competitive grants in a number of areas and encourages community solutions rather than State mandates.

Lawmakers should explore other solutions to the state's budget to help keep Connecticut competitive and make it a desirable place to live and work.»

The prime minister's official spokesman yesterday said that «inevitable» there would be discussions on the budget proposals, but it would be up to individual states on December 15th to choose between the reality of getting a deal, and holding out for a perfect solution.

ALBANY, NY (04/21/2009)(readMedia)-- New York State AFL - CIO President Denis Hughes, who served as a member of the Ravitch Commission, today urged all parties in Albany to work together to negotiate a fair, workable and comprehensive solution to the MTA's budget crisis.

Less than two years after Governor Jerry Brown coaxed voters into approving a multi-billion dollar tax hike as a solution to the state's budget crisis, a plurality of Californians believe that...

PEF has provided the governor with alternative budget solutions that would avoid such hardships.Should the preliminary injunction be granted, it will be a victory for state taxpayers and public servants.

Stuart A. Klein served as the First Deputy Director of New York City's Office of Management and Budget where he was responsible for developing and reviewing strategies to manage long term budget imbalances including expense reduction programs, state and local legislative proposals, asset sales and other revenue soluBudget where he was responsible for developing and reviewing strategies to manage long term budget imbalances including expense reduction programs, state and local legislative proposals, asset sales and other revenue solubudget imbalances including expense reduction programs, state and local legislative proposals, asset sales and other revenue solutions.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo touted a $ 2.5 billion bond for water quality and infrastructure upgrades contained in the state budget, saying in Auburn on Wednesday it wasn't a «cheap solution» to a statewide problem.

We need long - term solutions that take away the temptation to use short - term fiscal gimmicks that continually push the state's budget woes to future years.»

And the practical solution for all this is to put the practical budget in place with a practical, balanced budget to be paid of in a short amount of time — five to seven years — and that will instill the confidence in business and the people for a promising future for the federal government and our states.

Following the release of funds for the first 6,000 supportive housing units in the completed budget, advocates, supportive housing tenants, and homeless New Yorkers gathered to thank State leaders for this historic investment in a proven solution to homelessness.

This monkeying around to avoid real solutions to budget problems has been tried in other states and localities.

«With Governor Paterson delivering his State of the State address today, we know that there are clear solutions to these challenging economic times that truly and equitably share the sacrifice of this budget deficit without putting the brunt of the burden on working and middle - class families.

Those interested in the state's well - being — and finding a solution to the budget mess, which needs to be resolved by the end of this month — will hope to avoid that at all costs.

Cuomo also urged the state Assembly to tell him what solution they want, with a goal of getting the declaration into the state budget that is due on April 1.

«We're trying to come up with solutions to the problem the federal government handed us,» said state Budget Director Robert Mujica.

Frank Field is one of these people who lots of people say is great until he is actually given any power, he manages both to agitate Labour MPs favourable towards welfare by coming out with solutions to time limit benefits and add workfare requirements, equally he is constantly saying that JSA rates are far too low as well as demanding pensions at high rates for all, Tony Blair and Gordon Brown both came to the conclusion that his proposals on the State Pension would have been hugely expensive - his pension plans could not all be funded by savings on the unemployed and would probably lead to a huge swelling in the welfare budget.

He was given an opportunity by the state to come up with a budget solution, but was unable or unwilling to find the combination of spending cuts and, of course, tax hikes that would have alleviated what was at one point a $ 176 million deficit.

The Legislature and the state comptroller, Thomas P. DiNapoli, should reject the proposed budget and begin a search for lasting solutions.

«I want to thank Gov. Cuomo for his leadership in crafting a wide - ranging solution to the state's budget problems,» United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew said in a statement.

While we work toward achieving innovative revenue generation solutions from the state budget, we seek your consideration and support for the following recommendations:

He told Citi News that he expects the government to outline strategies towards achieving the targets stated in the 2017 budget, whilst offering solutions to their revenue generation problem.

By Paul Snyder Introduction of a bill that would tap sales taxes to pay for state road construction is the first step toward a possible solution to a $ 30 million budget deficit, according to transportation industry representatives.

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State Rep. Jenifer Loon, R - Eden Prairie, who chairs the House Education Finance Committee, say schools need a long - term solution to their perennial budget problems.

At the same time, Cuomo stepped into the stalemate between the state education department and the AFT over settling the lawsuit filed by the union last year; Cuomo is threatening to impose his own solution through the state budget within the next 30 days unless the two sides reach a settlement.

«We urge the Legislature to approve Governor Brown's budget proposals including the weighted student formula and charter financing reforms so that the state's public schools can move forward with long - term solutions that ensure all students are well - served.»

The New York Performance Standards Consortium is equipping students of all backgrounds with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed in the 21st century, and AFT Connecticut forged a solution to a state budget crisis that improved healthcare access, protected pensions, and is saving the state money.»

AFT Connecticut's prize followed an extraordinary union - driven solution to a state budget crisis.

It's my hope and wish for the holidays that lawmakers in Albany hear what these kids and their teachers are asking for, and consider this inequity during the 2016 budget process — and work toward a more equitable solution for all of New York State's public school children.»

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The only real solution is for the states to exercise their power under Article V of the constitution to propose constitutional amendments that will mandate a balanced budget and in other ways rein in the federal government.

«This generous program comes at a time when school district budgets throughout the state are under enormous pressure and we are extremely grateful that Samsung and Sims Recycling Solutions seeks to support public education during this time of need while educating students on the benefits of electronics recycling,» said Carlos A. Garcia, Superintendant, San Francisco Unified School District.

According to the 2016 Real Rate Report, issued by CEB consulting company and Wolters Kluwer NV's ELM Solutions, which helps in - house legal departments manage budgets, hourly rates in the United States increased 5.4 percent in 2015 compared with 2014, boosted by an average 7.5 percent increase at firms with more than 1,000 lawyers.

«The funding increases sought in this year's Judiciary budget are designated principally to implement solutions to those barriers to justice and the New York State Bar Association supports those increases,» Gutekunst said.

Throughout my experience as a focused and efficient Public Policy Administrator, I have successfully provided strong support and guidance to numerous state legislative members, while implementing efficient and innovative budgeting and project solutions to the complex issues policy proposal interpretation, and Government Relations strategies, and promotional incentives.

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SUMMARY: Accomplished management analyst with 26 years of progressive responsibility and sustained excellence as a United States Air Force officer performing human resource management, management analysis and engineering, program and budget management, process improvement, benchmarking, and providing innovative solutions to complex problems.

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However, as a consequence of young mothers being required to work, infants may be placed in child care at a very early age, and mothers often require a patchwork of solutions, some of which may be substandard.40 Quality child care and early childhood education are extremely important for the promotion of cognitive and socioemotional development of infants and toddlers.41 Yet, child care may cost as much as housing in most areas of the United States, 25 % of the budget of a family with 2 children, and infant care can cost as much as college.42 Many working families benefit from the dependent care tax credit for the cost of child care, allowing those families to place their children in a certified or higher - quality environment.43 However, working families who do not have sufficient income to pay taxes are not able to realize this support for their children, because the credit is not refundable or paid to families before taxation.44 Therefore, some of the most at - risk children who might benefit from high - quality early childhood education are not eligible for financial support.

He will need to restore funding cut since the 2014 budget, and work across federal, state and local boundaries to ensure Aboriginal people's right to self - determine solutions are met.