Sentences with phrase «best state chiefs»

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«This is the best earnings season we've seen in the United States in seven years and, frankly, the fourth consecutive really strong quarter,» the firm's chief equity market strategist said Tuesday on CNBC's «Futures Now.»

By contrast, Delaware Chancery Court Judge Leo Strine, now chief justice of the state Supreme Court, wrote in the Wake Forest Law Review: «Corporate law requires directors, as a matter of their duty of loyalty, to pursue a good faith strategy to maximize profits for the stockholders.»

«This was a good old correction and one that was probably needed,» said Michael Arone, chief investment strategist at State Street Global Advisors, noting stocks kicked off the year trading sharply higher.

Still, unless you are one of the 59 million Americans who voted for Trump on Nov. 8, Russian President Vladimir Putin, or TransCanada Corp. chief executive Russ Girling, there is little reason to feel good about the state of the world.

«Little surprises me in this business any more, but I was stunned that Bank of England Chief Economist Andrew Haldane could state that property is likely to be a better investment than pensions,» Edwards wrote on Wednesday.

China is the best place for expanding manufacturing and investment, the country's premier told Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, less than two weeks after its chief executive Terry Gou went to the White House to discuss increasing investment in the United States.

Ravi Menon, chief of the city state's top financial regulator, has said that 1MDB showed Singapore can do better.

The basic idea is that while most economists believe corporate taxes are primarily paid by owners of capital (that is, people who own stock in corporations) in the form of lower profits, a sizable minority, including White House chief economist Kevin Hassett, think that a lower tax rate would spark so much additional investment in the United States that it would bid up wages and leave the middle class better off through its indirect effects.

More recently, the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), or «fear gauge,» has surged on the departures of Gary Cohn as chief economic advisor and Rex Tillerson as secretary of state, as well as the application of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.

Chief Executive Magazine today announced Texas as the «Best State For Business» for 2018.

The district partnered with the offices of the sheriff, state attorney, public defender, and chief judge, as well as the NAACP, to rethink its disciplinary policies.

Another factor that counts to our advantage is the background of our Chief Executive Office; she has a robust experience in the industry and a pretty good academic qualification to match the experience acquired which has placed her amongst the top — flight professionals in the United States of America.

It can be attributed to Aristotle in his «The Aim Of Man» He said; «Even supposing the chief good to be eventually the aim for the individual as for the state, that of the state is evidently of greater and more fundamental importance both to attain and to preserve.

Thus, while the Chief Justice insisted that assisted suicide is a matter for the states to decide, five of his colleagues made clear that this resolution may be good for the time - being only.

I happen to live in Britain where the welfare state, despite its obvious failings and inadequacies (to which reactionaries are always calling attention), has had and still does have as its chief concern the provision to everyone of those absolute necessities that are required if the citizens are to lead better, healthier, and more satisfying lives because they have been delivered from nagging fears and worries about illness and old age and much else that can be so dreadfully threatening to them.

«Empire Kosher brand poultry and deli meat products are on - trend to meet the demands of our loyal consumers who have enjoyed Empire Kosher products for decades, as well as our growing number of millennial consumers,» stated Jeffrey N. Brown, Chief Executive Officer of Empire Kosher Poultry, Inc. «Consumers can now enjoy new products meeting the high standards for kosher and quality that Empire Kosher delivers in its natural or certified organic products, and we are extending that vision to deli meat products, value - added poultry, and soups and broths to be introduced this year at Kosherfest, the world's largest B2B trade show for the kosher industry,» he continued.

Treasury Wine Estates chief Michael Clarke says he has the strong backing of the winemaker's biggest shareholders, as well as private equity suitors circling the group, to embark on an acquisition campaign in the United States and reverse years of drifting by the business.

Karen is the author of the award - winning book, The Wine Bible, the single best - selling wine book in the United States, as well as the creator and Editor in Chief of WineSpeed, her digital newsletter, with an audience of 45,000 subscribers.

We see this as an essential investment in our future and part of our deeply held belief to make sure that we pass our precious natural resources on to the next generation in better condition than when we started» stated Tony Ingle, Angove Chief Winemaker.

Treasury chief executive Mike Clarke is spending about half of his time based in an office in California, as he oversees a big shake - up of United States distribution channels and tries to drive better returns from the US business.

State - owned China Resources is also in - and - around the situation and is well known to Murray Goulburn boss Ari Mervis from his stint as Asia chief of SABMiller.

«Towne Park is the industry gold standard; I couldn't be prouder as we join them to help businesses build better customer experiences and enhance their brands,» stated M.V.P. President and Chief Executive Officer Tyler Lombardo.

However, the report also states that Brighton chiefs aren't best pleased with the effect the news could have on the mentality of their player.

He is thought to be valued at around # 12m and Chief Executive David Gill has stated publicly that Ferguson has funds for new additions so could well approve a move in January.

* Day 1 Monday, February 22, 2016 4:00 PM -5:00 PM Registration & Networking 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM Welcome Reception & Opening Remarks Kevin de Leon, President pro Tem, California State Senate Debra McMannis, Director of Early Education & Support Division, California Department of Education (invited) Karen Stapf Walters, Executive Director, California State Board of Education (invited) 6:00 PM — 7:00 PM Keynote Address & Dinner Dr. Patricia K. Kuhl, Co-Director, Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences * Day 2 Tuesday February 23, 2016 8:00 AM — 9:00 AM Registration, Continental Breakfast, & Networking 9:00 AM — 9:15 AM Opening Remarks John Kim, Executive Director, Advancement Project Camille Maben, Executive Director, First 5 California Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, California Department of Education 9:15 AM — 10:00 AM Morning Keynote David B. Grusky, Executive Director, Stanford's Center on Poverty & Inequality 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM Educating California's Young Children: The Recent Developments in Transitional Kindergarten & Expanded Transitional Kindergarten (Panel Discussion) Deborah Kong, Executive Director, Early Edge California Heather Quick, Principal Research Scientist, American Institutes for Research Dean Tagawa, Administrator for Early Education, Los Angeles Unified School District Moderator: Erin Gabel, Deputy Director, First 5 California (Invited) 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM «Political Will & Prioritizing ECE» (Panel Discussion) Eric Heins, President, California Teachers Association Senator Hannah - Beth Jackson, Chair of the Women's Legislative Committee, California State Senate David Kirp, James D. Marver Professor of Public Policy, University of California, Berkeley Assemblyman Kevin McCarty, Chairman of Subcommittee No. 2 of Education Finance, California State Assembly Moderator: Kim Pattillo Brownson, Managing Director, Policy & Advocacy, Advancement Project 12:00 PM — 12:45 PM Lunch 12:45 PM — 1:45 PM Lunch Keynote - «How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character» Paul Tough, New York Times Magazine Writer, Author 1:45 PM — 1:55 PM Break 2:00 PM — 3:05 PM Elevating ECE Through Meaningful Community Partnerships (Panel Discussion) Sandra Guiterrez, National Director, Abriendo Purtas / Opening Doors Mary Ignatius, Statewide Organize of Parent Voices, California Child Care Resource & Referral Network Jacquelyn McCroskey, John Mile Professor of Child Welfare, University of Southern California School of Social Work Jolene Smith, Chief Executive Officer, First 5 Santa Clara County Moderator: Rafael González, Director of Best Start, First 5 LA 3:05 PM — 3:20 PM Closing Remarks Camille Maben, Executive Director, First 5 California * Agenda Subject to Change

New York State's government is one gigantic maw that eats more and more money and then spends it on things that we DO N'T need — chief among them waste, corruption, favors for the well - connected, giveaways and incentives for bad behavior.

In short, as good as Spitzer was at being attorney general, the job of prosecutor and investigator didn't translate over to chief executive of the state.

Joy News» Joseph Ackah Blay who was in court reported the Chief State Attorney, Mercy Arthur as saying, the state needs at least one week to study the two documents, the bail application as well as the docket handed over to her by the arresting instituState Attorney, Mercy Arthur as saying, the state needs at least one week to study the two documents, the bail application as well as the docket handed over to her by the arresting institustate needs at least one week to study the two documents, the bail application as well as the docket handed over to her by the arresting institution.

Providing further details of the deal, Governor Ahmed's Chief Economic Assistant and DG of the state PPP Office, Mr. Abayomi Ogunsola said the deal involves the state government providing up to N1b in counterpart funding and 400 hectares of land as well as infrastructure support.

It's still unclear exactly what state investigators were looking for when they raided the Buffalo condo of former Erie County Democratic Committee Chairman Steve Pigeon, as well as the homes of former Buffalo Deputy Mayor Steve Casey and Chris Grant, the current Chief of Staff for Republican Congressman Chris Collins.

The family has also disclosed they will open a petition book to seek two million signatures across the country from Members of Parliament, Ministers of State, chiefs, politicians as well as any person who wants the president to conduct a fresh probe into the matter.

State Chairman of the party, High Chief Jide Awe, deputy chairman, Chief (Mrs) Kemi Olaleye; State Secretary, Barrister Paul Omotosho led other state, local government and ward executives as well as elders of the party to the quarterly meeState Chairman of the party, High Chief Jide Awe, deputy chairman, Chief (Mrs) Kemi Olaleye; State Secretary, Barrister Paul Omotosho led other state, local government and ward executives as well as elders of the party to the quarterly meeState Secretary, Barrister Paul Omotosho led other state, local government and ward executives as well as elders of the party to the quarterly meestate, local government and ward executives as well as elders of the party to the quarterly meeting.

The governor also would create a new chief procurement officer to better scrutinize all state contracts with businesses to make sure no corruption is occurring.

«I am directed to convey the approval of His Excellency, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of the suspension of Chief Yusuf Ogundare, Baale of Shangisha with immediate effect in accordance with Section 38 subsection 1 of the Obas and Chiefs Laws of Lagos State which states that the Governor may suspend or depose any Oba or chief whether appointed or after commencement of this law, if he is satisfied that such suspension of disposition is required according to customary law or is necessary in the interest of peace and good governChief Yusuf Ogundare, Baale of Shangisha with immediate effect in accordance with Section 38 subsection 1 of the Obas and Chiefs Laws of Lagos State which states that the Governor may suspend or depose any Oba or chief whether appointed or after commencement of this law, if he is satisfied that such suspension of disposition is required according to customary law or is necessary in the interest of peace and good governchief whether appointed or after commencement of this law, if he is satisfied that such suspension of disposition is required according to customary law or is necessary in the interest of peace and good government.

Powers is well - connected in city and state politics, having been employed by former City Council Speaker Peter Vallone as a lobbyist and chief of staff for former Assemblymember Jonathan Bing, and endorsed by Bing and neighboring Upper East Side City Council Member Ben Kallos.

The City's existence as a political subdivision of the state possessing only those powers granted to it by the state ensures a tension between the state and city chief executives, but there's a personal element involved as well.

Cuomo is backing the creation of a chief procurement officer and is supporting legislation that would allow the comptroller, attorney general and the procurement officer «to collaborate on a student and make recommendations regarding initiatives to better enable the public to track state contracts and audits.»

«But let's take a moment on that — no one blinked when a male state senator lectured the governor's female chief of staff saying that «my father taught me better», but my shot back wasn't to be tolerated.»

«On behalf of my family, the government and good people of the State of Osun, I send heartfelt condolences to the immediate and extended family of Chief Ekwueme, the government and people of Anambra State and the Federal Government of Nigeria through President Muhammadu Buhari.

Bradshaw's perpetual state of wonder and ability to analyze situations would serve her well as chief of staff.

The televised feed will have a delay on it as well so service may be delayed if the spy chiefs, or any of the MPs accidentally blurt out any state secrets.

In January, the governor unveiled a «comprehensive package» of ethics and good government reforms, which included appointing a chief procurement officer, expanding the Freedom of Information Law to the state legislature, and closing the «LLC loophole,» which essentially allows corporations to exceed campaign donation limits.

The National Vice-Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (South - East), Chief Emma Eneukwu, and a former governor of the old Kaduna State, Alhaji Balarabe Musa, have slammed former President Goodluck Jonathan over his claim that his government had good economic programmes.

Donna Drayton, chief of staff to Bronx - Westchester state senator Ruth Hassell - Thompson, appeared among the well - wishers.

I worked directly with then - Sheriff James Kralik, with the current Sheriff Lou Falco, as well as the chiefs of police of all county police departments, members of the State Police and the FBI and many other leading law enforcement personnel to put together a comprehensive and ground - breaking report that lead to new policies and public awareness designed to improve safety in the county.

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Recommendations from the conference, which was well attended by traditional rulers, service chiefs, political leaders and the diplomatic community, were forwarded to federal and state governments for action.

The event was well attended by eminent Nigerians including former President Olusegun Obasanjo; former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon; the National Security Adviser, Babagana Moguno; the Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari; and the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai.

Well, some Chinese nationals in collaboration with locals are digging away the state's chief foreign earner, gold.

«It was irresistible for state and local officials to say, «Let's pocket that money and use it to replace our contributions so everyone can feel good about it,»» said James Parrott, chief economist at the Fiscal Policy Institute, a Manhattan - based liberal think tank.