Sentences with phrase «college tuition program»

The free college tuition program approved in the budget, for them, did not go far enough.

The governor also began the next phase of his «free» college tuition program for middle class families.

Cuomo is proposing to boost education spending by $ 1 billion, or 4.1 %, Medicaid by $ 567 million, or 3.2 %, and spend $ 163 million to create a free public college tuition program for families making up to $ 125,000 that a source said would be covered entirely by the state.

Democratic Assemblyman Luis Sepulveda of the Bronx also backs a bill to make DACA recipients eligible for the Excelsior Scholarship free state college tuition program.

The governor announced the proposal Tuesday at a community college in Queens alongside Sen. Bernie Sanders, who promoted a free college tuition program during his unsuccessful Democratic presidential primary bid this year.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WBEN)- Governor Andrew Cuomo on Thursday signed a measure to lower taxes for middle class residents and began the next stage of his subsidized college tuition program.

Starbucks» innovation extends all the way from in - store technology, to innovation for employee retention initiatives, such as college tuition programs.

Did the obscure state agency which recently developed the nuts and bolts of the new Excelsior Scholarship college tuition program do so without a quorum?

Gov. Andrew Cuomo (NY)-- Cuomo has built a record of accomplishments in his time leading New York State, including the recent passage of a universal college tuition program, even though he's also racked up some detractors along the way.

(Tenn.) A first - of - its - kind college tuition program is showing huge gains in its inaugural year with the number of high school graduates enrolling full - time in the state's community colleges jumping 14 percent this fall.

Programs in Arkansas, Connecticut, California, and other states offer college tuition programs with few eligibility restrictions.

by creating a free college tuition program in the state.

After a week of criticism from the left and the right of the political spectrum, Gov. Andrew Cuomo's budget director is among those defending the state's new free public college tuition program for some middle - class students.

Governor Cuomo's budget director is among those defending the state's new free public college tuition program for some middle class students, after a week of criticism from the left and the right of the political spectrum.

Cuomo unveiled the plan in New York City last month alongside Sen. Bernie Sanders, who promoted a free college tuition program during his unsuccessful Democratic presidential primary bid.

This year's round of ads, which cost at least $ 539,000, focused on Cuomo's subsidized college tuition program.

There is new criticism from both the left and the right for Cuomo's new free college tuition program for middle - class families.

But now that New York state has its own free state college tuition program, there are questions as to what role Say Yes will play in the future.

Disney has also pledged a $ 50 million investment into a college tuition program, which will help hourly employees pay their tuition, starting in the fall semester.

As a result of a free college tuition program, at least some of Tennessee's four - year colleges have faced declining enrollment, as more students use community college as a steppingstone to a four - year degree.

The post-graduation residency requirement for the new «free» college tuition program is necessary to prevent freeloaders from taking advantage of the system, Budget Director Robert Mujica said.

Hillary Clinton joined Cuomo for the signing ceremony of his free college tuition program, saying the plan will «send a message of hope to countless families.»

Editor's note: This Conservative column is one take on New York state's new free college tuition program.

There is new criticism from both the left and the right to Governor Andrew Cuomo's new free college tuition program for middle - class families.

In addition to New York's free college tuition program being offered to some middle class students that attend state schools, there is also the Enhanced Tuition Award for students attending private schools.

Maria Comella was first brought into the administration to help craft the 2017 State of the State agenda, which included a mix of proposals such as raising the age of criminal responsibility in New York to 18 and a free college tuition program for students whose families earn less than $ 125,000.

The free college tuition program is turning out to be a big hit in the Hudson Valley and across the state.

He championed a $ 15 minimum wage and enacted a 12 - week paid family leave policy; got strict gun control into law; introduced a free (though imperfect) college tuition program for certain students; banned fracking; allocated $ 10 million for a defense fund for immigrants facing deportation; and raised the age for juvenile offenders to 18.

The head of New York's Democratic Party, Basil Smikle, defended Cuomo's record, saying the governor has enacted a number of popular progressive programs, including the $ 15 minimum wage, the «strongest» paid family leave and gun control laws in the nation, raising the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 18, and enacting a free college tuition program for some middle - class families.

The Governor is confident this new free college tuition program will provide an education to many more New Yorkers who might not be able to afford it.

«Governor Cuomo passed a $ 15 minimum wage, the strongest paid family leave program and gun control laws in the nation, banned fracking, raised the age of criminal responsibility, and enacted the first - ever free college tuition program for middle class families.

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork / AP)-- New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was joined by Hillary Clinton for the ceremonial signing of the state's free public college tuition program.

Cuomo campaign chairman Bill Mulrow downplayed talk of a primary, saying the governor polls well among Democrats and self - described liberals and has built a progressive record with passage of the tough SAFE Act gun control law, legalization of same - sex marriage, enactment of a $ 15 - an - hour minimum wage, creation of a statewide paid family leave program and a free college tuition program for some students.

He cited passage of the tough SAFE Act gun control law, the legalization of same - sex marriage, enactment of a $ 15 hour minimum wage, creation of a statewide paid family leave program, and a free college tuition program for some students.

The governor said progressive victories in New York during his first two terms — including the legalization of same - sex marriage, enactment of a $ 15 - an - hour minimum wage and a free public college tuition program for some students — could serve as a blueprint for the rest of the country.

Condemnations expressed on the Empire Center blog cover health care spending, certain tax breaks, and the «free» college tuition program.

Jacobs said he also opposes an effort by the governor to raid private foundations at State University of New York campuses in order to fund a college tuition program.

If you know for sure that you are going to be having children, you can also plan your life around that fact by moving to a state that has some kind of free college tuition program.