Sentences with phrase «critical infrastructure investments»

Since its inception, TIFIA has accelerated delivery of critical infrastructure investments by providing almost $ 9.1 billion in credit assistance to 26 projects.

Federal grant funds that otherwise might be required to support these large projects can then be redirected toward smaller but critical infrastructure investments.

Daniel A. Domenech, executive director of AASA, The School Superintendents Association stated, «The impact these changes would have on state and local governments to adequately and appropriately invest in and support critical infrastructure investments, including public schools, are unacceptable and put our nation on a path that undermines progress in student learning, graduation rates, college completion rates and career readiness.»

The potential for China to acquire cutting - edge European technology or convert critical infrastructure investments into strategic assets — including the potential for dual - use of assets such as ports — might also pose long - term challenges to U.S. interests, especially as U.S. - China competition intensifies.

Alberta fell behind on critical infrastructure investment during the years when Ralph Klein was premier, when his government's singular focus was on deficit and debt reduction.

Not exact matches

Chinese foreign direct investment in Europe has soared from under $ 1 billion in 2008 to $ 35 billion in 2016.2 Examples of Chinese economic activities include: acquisitions of European companies in a variety of strategic fields, most notably in the technology sector; sustained investment into existing critical infrastructure; and the provision of funding for new infrastructure projects.

The proposal includes review of additional categories of transactions, such as nonpassive investments in critical technologies or infrastructure companies.

He says the New Jersey bank would «take money out of Wall Street and put it to work for New Jersey — creating jobs and growing the economy [by] using state deposits to finance local investments... and... support billions of dollars of critical investments in infrastructure, small businesses, and student loans — saving our residents money and returning all profits to the taxpayers.»

Following an attempt by the Abu Dhabi government to purchase major US port facilities a decade ago, CFIUS was reformed to include, for example, review of sovereign foreign investment or a purchase that would involve foreign investment in critical infrastructure.

the Australian Government has recognised that investment in infrastructure is critical to Australia's economic performance and has spent record amounts to improve Australia's transport infrastructure

«Our pro-growth budget plan delivers on our promises to provide additional tax relief to overburdened families, seniors and businesses while supporting key investments in education, infrastructure, health care and other areas critical to the safety and well - being of New Yorkers,» said Cathy Young, the Senate Finance Committee chairwoman.

«I'm absolutely sure the chancellor wants growth and I think he recognises energy infrastructure investment is really critical to doing that.»

You must take credit to put in the critical social infrastructure but you must put it in places where you would get return on investment.

We also make sound investments in education to help our students, fund critical infrastructure, and propose new measures to strengthen our communities.»

Government has set - up a task force to develop a roadmap for its establishment • Restructure the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) with the capability to mobilise foreign private capital for critical infrastructure development using a privateInfrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) with the capability to mobilise foreign private capital for critical infrastructure development using a privateinfrastructure development using a private sector model.

A highway construction project hailed by Governor Andrew Cuomo as a «critical investment» was also a glaring example of what New York is doing wrong when it comes to rebuilding its transportation infrastructure.

Our private sector unions develop skilled workers we desperately need to make critical investments in our state's infrastructure.

The budget will also grow the economy with a $ 4.2 billion middle class tax cut when fully effective and critical statewide infrastructure investments — including a new $ 55 billion State Transportation Plan that commits $ 27.14 billion for Department of Transportation and Thruway programs and $ 27.98 billion for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

He warned that the Chinese could use their role in the programme (designing and constructing nuclear reactors) to build weaknesses into computer systems which allow them to shut down Britain's energy production at will and»... no amount of trade and investment should justify allowing a hostile state easy access to the country's critical national infrastructure.»

«Although we recognise the need for government to reduce the economic deficit, it is critical that growth is kick started through investment in areas of long term benefit to the UK, such as housing and infrastructure.

«Infrastructure investment is critical to America's economic development and our quality of life.

As part of Governor Cuomo's 2015 - 16 Opportunity Agenda, the Nonprofit Infrastructure Capital Investment Program provides funding critical for the financing of construction projects that include renovation or expansion of program space, accessibility renovations, energy efficiency modifications, and other technology projects.

This money offers us a critical injection of funding for projects like these as well as for vital future infrastructure investments across the state, creating a long - term lifeline for thousands of good jobs for New Yorkers,» Klein said.

It also offers the perfect means of leveraging investment for a new, renewable and sustainable energy infrastructure at this critical time.

From Rwanda, through Ethiopia, Kenya, Senegal, Ghana, Cote D'Ivoire to Morocco, one can see significant investments being made in roads, ports, railways, bridges, airports, ICT and telecommunications and other critical economic infrastructure.

On May 20, 2015, nine days BEFORE the government was inaugurated, I laid out «Policy Prescriptions» - diversification of production, government revenue, and exports; imperative of a strong and credible economic team and cabinet; targeting «opportunity sectors» (solid minerals, refining and petrochemicals, a new and realistic fiscal regime for upstream oil and gas, private sector investments in power and infrastructure, agro-processing, retail and construction); freeing «up resources from downstream petroleum sector deregulation» emphasizing «an economic reality in which hard decisions including some previously rebuffed by the opposition will have to be taken» a clear reference to the petrol subsidy which government waited a full year before countenancing the critical decision!

We will focus on critical things, infrastructure and social investments,» he said.

In addition, a NYSERDA release discussing one critical part of the Buffalo Billion revitalization points to the state's $ 750 million investment in a 1.2 million - square - foot «gigafactory» for solar - panel maker SolarCity to «establish infrastructure, construct facility and purchase required equipment.»

By using resources that could be used for critical local infrastructure investments and for the provision of adequate state aid for education, the business tax cuts proposed by the Commission may in fact cause business to leave New York.

«These increased borrowing costs will result in less infrastructure investment or will be borne by taxpayers, ratepayers and other users of such critical infrastructure,» DiNapoli wrote in the letter, sent to Sens. Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand.

I also support continued practical investments in our roads and bridges, and critical infrastructure projects, such as Maple Road, Wehrle Drive and Hopkins Road.

Congresswoman Nita Lowey said, «The New NY Bridge is a blueprint for smart investments in critical infrastructure to bolster our economy, safety, and quality of life.

«We know the formula for waterfront success — remove the barriers to access, create the public infrastructure investments necessary to draw people to the water's edge and with new public excitement and critical mass comes the private sector investment that holds the key to turn things around,» Higgins said in a statement.

The committee also called for increased investment through public and private funds in physical resources to ensure that critical electric infrastructure is robust and that society is able to cope when the grid fails.

In turn, these states and schools have made critical investments in talent and infrastructure that have allowed for sustainability, growth, and improvement over time.

Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham and Minister for Jobs and Innovation Michaelia Cash said the Government's new $ 1.9 billion Research Infrastructure Investment Plan would be critical to the lives of Australians.

«There's no time to waste, we must advocate to make sure critical investments are in place so we may fully equip our current bilingual teachers to serve California students now, and develop the infrastructure to build the pipeline that meets the growing demand of families for bilingual education,» said Dr. Magaly Lavadenz, President of Californians Together.

Publishing executives at large companies making critical technology and infrastructure investment decisions

While the investments in our infrastructure were what kept us busy, the most critical part of our growth story has been keeping that local touch.»

In my leadership role on the EPW Committee, I have watched the Obama administration prioritize more than $ 120 billion for the president's global warming agenda at the expense of real investment in critical infrastructure.»

This demonstration plant could therefore have a transformative effect on the power system, and incentivize investments in critical infrastructure like geological storage, which will ultimately help bring down the cost of carbon removal.

«The reality of climate change will demand that we make huge investments in critical infrastructure in the coming years, from reinforcing sea walls and raising streets to protecting our electrical grid and modernizing sewage and water treatment facilities.

a. ECS = 1.65 to 3.2 C b. Emissions rates, e.g. RCP4.5, 6, 8.5 c. Damage function =??? (This is the most critical of all, but I don't understand the input parameters or how how to vary them to give justifiable range of impacts) d. Appropriate discount rates, e.g. = 3 %, 5 %, 7 %, 10 % (i.e., up to what has been widely used by aid agencies for investment decisions for infrastructure projects over the past half century or so — e.g. 10 % and 12 % by World Bank for energy projects).

Our team works closely with commercial and investment banks, insurance companies, broker - dealers, trading platforms, trade repositories, critical financial market infrastructure and other participants in capital markets.

«A critical aspect is the reform of wayleave valuation, which will lower the cost of infrastructure rollout and incentivise investment.

We are leaders in helping clients with: reviews by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States («CFIUS») of deals affecting U.S. national security or the protection of critical infrastructure; and compliance of U.S. economic sanctions and anti-money laundering laws and regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act and USA PATRIOT Act, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act («FCPA») and the Exon - Florio statute (as amended by the Foreign Investment and National Security Act of 2007).

China has set up its own national security review of foreign investments into China, mirrored by Australia's recently strengthened national security review of foreign investments (China - sourced or otherwise) into critical infrastructure.