Sentences with phrase «areas of state budgets»

This remains a major under - addressed area of the state budget discussion.

Lanza detailed the areas of the state budget that will have to do some «heavy lifting» unless revenues rise or changes are made in the tax structure.

Not exact matches

The governor's offices of several states with rural areas who have struggled with budget shortfalls since 2017, like Missouri, Ohio, and West Virginia, did not respond to request for comment.

«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.

In response to these strains, state and local governments have cut infrastructure investment, slashed support for higher education, cut spending on K — 12 education, cut spending on social benefits other than Medicaid, reduced administrative staff and reduced most other areas of the budget.

While the Better Government Association has claimed Illinois» budget contains no fat to trim, a deeper analysis reveals the state has many areas of expensive inefficiency to reform in state and local government costs, the Medicaid program and K - 12 education.

In the rural areas of the United States, hospitals under budget pressures often cut the maternity wards first.

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

Stung by the expiration of federal aid intended to help states balance budgets as they seek to recover from the recession that began in 2008, the final budget is also expected to include another cut in local aid to cities and towns and to call for reduced growth in the rate of spending on education and health care, although special education is one of the few areas in which significant investments appear imminent.

While there undoubtedly will be items in the budget that folks will not be happy with, we believe there needs to be short term pain before we are able to see long term gains in the areas of job creation and economic growth our region and state so desperately need.

The taxes are being proposed as the $ 168 billion budget proposal avoids cutting the two most expensive and politically senstivie areas of state spending: education and health care.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is in New York City area with no public schedule, while members of his cabinet deliver regional budget briefings at various locations throughout the state.

The state also will pick up the transportation tab for children of all ages who live in disadvantaged areas, thanks to a $ 500,000 program included in the new budget.

The state also will pick up the transportation tab for children of all ages, from kindergarten to high school, who live in disadvantaged areas, thanks to a $ 500,000 program included in the new budget, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said in a statement.

«If you add up the Tappan Zee Bridge, the LaGuardia (airport), Penn Station and all the other capital projects he had in that budget, and then you say we've got a record - breaking $ 22 billion for the state of New York for infrastructure, that isn't even (the value of) one of the projects that he mentioned for downstate,» said the Syracuse - area lawmaker, referring to some of the other big - ticket infrastructure items on Cuomo's agenda.

Like many areas of the governor's proposed $ 141 billion - plus state budget, his higher education plans include items that help and others that hurt.

As part of New York state's 2016 - 17 state budget, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill that promises an increase in minimum wage from $ 9 to $ 15 per hour in New York City and its surrounding areas by 2021.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo in Buffalo to tout the passage of the state's $ 163 billion spending plan on Tuesday pledged the area would receive a «decade of growth» under the economic policies he's continuing in the budget.

Assemblyman Bill Magnarelli of the Syracuse area says he's confident the $ 15 minimum wage proposal won't fall out of the state budget.

Under state law, this year's contingency plans are calculated at zero percent growth above the previous year's budget, though certain areas of spending are exempt.

As the major areas of contention become clear, some remain from recent years, while others are new, and questions loom over the city budget cycle due to uncertainty in Washington, D.C., state funding shifts being proposed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and a slowing city economy.

One of the areas of disagreement in the state budget centers on funding for services for New York's developmentally disabled people.

The 2017 - 18 budget repealed section 438 of the state Economic Development Law, which states, «Any business located in a tax - free NY area must submit an annual report... such information shall be sufficient for the commissioner [of economic development] and the commissioner of taxation and finance to monitor the continued eligibility of the business and its employees to participate in the Start - Up NY program and receive the tax benefits.»

The 30 - second spot, called «Began,» will air on broadcast, cable and digital market areas throughout the district.Previous ads cite Faso's record of results as an innovative leader, notably his efforts to enact balanced state budgets, push for a property tax cap and his role in creating New York's STAR program, which saves taxpayers millions of dollars each year.

As state budget negotiations continue, one of the proposals that hang in the balance is a plan to bring more Internet access to rural areas of the state.

CHESTERTOWN The state comptroller's office released an audit of the North Warren School District budget on Jan. 12 faulting the school district for putting too much money into its surplus fund, and appropriating too much money in some areas.

But one area of disagreement is the governor's decision to withhold state school aid runs until a budget agreement is reached.

Each of the above budgets comes with its central theme which comprehensively states the areas it will address such as youth empowerment, infrastructural development e.t.c.. However, evident in the growing social issues these budgets are designed to address, it is not unclear that they haven't ameliorated the situation of Nigeria.

The Governor disclosed that if the budget is approved, all the 5 km roads across the 44 Local Government Areas of the state would be completed to reduce the high rate of accidents being experienced due to the uncompleted roads.

Education and health care remain the top spending areas in the state budget, which is due to pass by the end of March.

Linking the budget's passage to a pay increase — lawmakers last received a bump to $ 79,500 in 1999 — is considered especially key for Assembly Democrats, whose conference is predominantly comprised of lawmakers from New York City and the metropolitan area, where the cost of living is generally higher than the rest of the state.

In Eti - Osa Local Government, Governor Ambode who was represented by State's Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr. Akinyemi Ashade, commissioned the 1.9 km Unity / 1st Avenue Osapa London Road in Eti - Osa Local Government and block of 16 classrooms with modern facilities at Kuramo Primary School in Iru - Victoria Island Local Council Development Area (LCDA).

State Executive Branch operations account for less than 10 percent of the total state budget yet this is the only area the Governor continues to target for cuts.&rState Executive Branch operations account for less than 10 percent of the total state budget yet this is the only area the Governor continues to target for cuts.&rstate budget yet this is the only area the Governor continues to target for cuts.»

ALBANY, NY (03/29/2013)(readMedia)-- CSEA is encouraged and thankful that state lawmakers took strong stands in key areas of the final state budget.

Surrounded by local families, community leaders and Little Leaguers, State Senate Coalition Co-Leader Jeff Klein (D - Bronx / Westchester) and Council Member Andrew Cohen (D - Bronx) announced $ 3 million in capital grants securedin this year's state and city budgets for a comprehensive renovation of the baseball fields in the Woodlawn area of the BState Senate Coalition Co-Leader Jeff Klein (D - Bronx / Westchester) and Council Member Andrew Cohen (D - Bronx) announced $ 3 million in capital grants securedin this year's state and city budgets for a comprehensive renovation of the baseball fields in the Woodlawn area of the Bstate and city budgets for a comprehensive renovation of the baseball fields in the Woodlawn area of the Bronx.

Special election advocates argue that allowing vacant seats in the state legislature will deprive communities of representation during the crucial budget season and especially impact minority areas.

The new state budget will send extra funds to Western New York, money which will assist the financially - struggling NFTA and upgrade some of the area's crumbling roads and bridges.

When introducing the state spending plan in January, Governor Andrew Cuomo stated in a memoranda of support in his executive budget that reducing setbacks, «would maintain a safe distance for engaging in the sport while making available for hunting more lands in suburban areas, which would increase hunting opportunities, and help manage locally overabundant deer populations.»

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The final version of the state's $ 143 billion budget doesn't include the specific $ 16.4 million for emergency infrastructure fixes that Mayor Stephanie Miner requested late last year, according to Syracuse area lawmakers.

WARRENSBURG — Regardless of the bolstered state education aid in the recently enacted 2016 state budget, area school districts will likely be facing continued financial pressure in upcoming years, area school district officials predicted this week.

It provided a wide - ranging, balanced analysis of the constitutional issues facing the state, a focused action program in such key areas as education, budgeting and home rule, and the basis for proposed legislation to modify the revision process itself.

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Meanwhile, major carnage is wreaked across the Los Angeles landscape (this could have been called Battle: La. due to its having been shot mostly in the state of Louisiana for budget / taxes reasons), and many other major metropolitan areas around the world, and it barely registers in terms of shock or awe in the audience looking to be wowed in their seats.

The budget - cutting dismissal of 2,100 permanent teachers last year disproportionately affected three schools in low - income and minority areas, violating the state constitutional right of students to an equal and proper education, according to the lawsuit.

In other budget areas, including K - 12, Medicaid, transportation, and a host of other social service programs, states lose out on matching federal dollars when they cut funding.

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As a nationally recognized leader in higher education, Dr. Ross has presented seminars, workshops and lectures in the areas of higher education leadership, budget, finance and administration to a number of universities and national organizations including the Association of Public and Land - Grant Universities, the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, and the Summer Institute for Women in Higher Education at Bryn Mawr College.

The Administration has asked for an increase of $ 500 million for Preschool Development Grants in the FY16 budget request to expand this opportunity to more states, the Bureau of Indian Education, tribal educational agencies, territories, and the outlying areas.

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