Sentences with phrase «economy of the state»

The Restore Act would allocate 80 % of any fines that BP pays for the spill under the Clean Water Act to restoring the environment and economies of the states in the Gulf of Mexico, but the act has stalled in the House of Representatives.

«I am comfortable that where we raised revenues it was fair, it was right,» Cuomo said this week while unveiling the budget, «it's not going to hurt the long - term economy of the state.»

Pork industry in Michigan plays a key role in the overall food and agriculture economy of the state.

Our people are groaning in agony and we are united in the quest to rescue them and recover the dying economy of the state from bare faced marauders riding rod shod on our people.

Speaking in Kaduna at the 4th Progressive Governance Lecture Series organized by Governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) with the theme: «Building The Economy of States: Challenge of Developing Inclusively Sustainable Growth,» Governor Ambode said the Federal Government must allow the states to develop the natural resources within their domain and create the necessary infrastructure that would attract investors.

Norman fared well through the recession, sharing the strong economy of the state.

«It's not going to hurt the long - term economy of the state.»

And the association has been joining hands with groups like Silicon Valley Leadership Group to show members of Congress how the economies of states like California are almost entirely dependent on foreign workers, from the people who grow and produce food there to the people who are creating high - tech jobs at startups in Silicon Valley, Regelbrugge says

After all they were founded to strengthen the economy of the state.

Select a state from the drop down menu to learn what the food, beverage and consumer products industry means to the economy of that state.

Governor Ambode said the state government on its part, recognizes the importance of the Agricultural sector in wealth and job creation as well as in growing the economy of the State and has thus made the sector one of its cardinal programmes.

Meanwhile, Bayelsa Elders Council, which met in Yenagoa to review the recent spate of bombings and vandalisation of oil and gas pipelines, called on the perpetrators to desist forthwith in view of inevitable damage it may cause the economy of the states of the region and the nation, especially at a time the country was grappling with falling crude oil price.

The economy of some states will break down except the Lord intervenes.»

In language that seems calibrated to knock at Cuomo's soft spots for economic development and government accountability, the group writes that the economy of the state is being hurt by the delay and claim that member companies are now «exhausted» when it comes to trusting the state.

«What this is doing is basically hurting the economies of those states to finance the tax cut in other states,» said Gov. Andrew Cuomo during a recent appearance on NPR's Morning Edition discussing the tax plan.

According to Wabba, for the NLC staff salaries and allowances were not the reason (s) the economy of the states were in shambles, pointing out that the Congress believed serial corruption in the states was responsible.

«Besides, they serve as the preservation of the tradition and customs of the land and a tourist attraction that will bring investors, thereby boosting the economy of the state,» he said.

«From the inception of C.S.N.Y., we have focused on a reform agenda designed to help create jobs, improve the economy of our state and get state government working for the people again,» said Michael McKeon, a spokesman for the committee.

The massive investment in infrastructure is a strategy towards jump starting the economy of the state.

«The 2018 budget of N13.trillion, tagged «Kinetic Crystallisations», is meant to drive the economy of the state to an enviable height.

«The economy of the state was in a total shambles while the state was retrogressively backward in terms of the basic infrastructure development which our government has addressed.

``... I think this is the single most important development for the economy of the state of New York,» the governor said... I think if you put the budget together with the tax cap, it changes the trajectory of the state of New York.»

Jacob said that if elected as governor, Okonkwo promised to turn around the economy of the state, create employment, rebuild state infrastructure and ensure security of lives and property in the state.

«The less time that they're here, the better it would be for everyone — the less damage they can do, by the way, to the economy of the state,» he said, citing bills emerging from the Democrat - controlled Assembly and what he called Gov. Andrew Cuomo's «dirty deal» to secure the Working Families Party's nomination.

New York City and the surrounding New York metropolitan area dominate the economy of the state.

States that have more transit demand should get increased transit funding, Katko added, and cutting funding to transit could worsen the economies of these states, which are highly dependent on transit.

Schramm instead said he believes the state should be more concerned with the effects the policy will have on the economy of the state.

In a statement signed by his Media Aide, Dayo Thomas, in Abuja, the Governor - Elect harped on agriculture, education, health, tourism and human capital development as major sectors that will be used to drive the economy of the state.

«I think it's actually hurts the economy of the state to raise taxes at this time.

Since its commencement, we can say confidently that it has been a boost to the economy of the state.

Expressing delight that the take - off had become a reality, the Governor said aside boosting regional integration, the agricultural sector would receive the long awaited boost as the rail line will be a fast and convenient means of transporting farm produce from the hinterland to the city thereby increasing the economies of the States.

Ambode, particularly stressed that he could not afford to ignore the road due to its strategic importance to the economy of the State.

«So, I think it actually hurts the economy of the state to raise taxes at this time.

In his efforts to boost the economy of the state, the Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has flagged off a N41million empowerment for women in the state.

While regretting any inconvenience the traffic restriction would cause during the period, the Commissioner said Lagosians are reminded that the gains inherent in hosting the event will further boost the economy of the State as well as promote Lagos as a destination worthy of visit by tourists, sportsmen and investors.

«So, we are fully aware of the Osun state government's commitment to advance the economy of the state in such a way that standard of living of the citizens would not only be raised but resourceful.

I think people are feeling good about this state and they're feeling good about the trajectory of the state and the economy of the state.

He recalled the Project T.H.E.S.E (Tourism, Hospitality, Entertainment, Sports for Excellence) which was part of campaign promises to Lagosians, saying that his administration remained committed to using the initiative as well as the OLF to grow the economy of the State.

«In an effort to boost the economy of the state, N965 million was earmarked for the Ministry of Commerce while N10.4 billion was set aside for the agricultural sector.

«This welfare package from Governor Aregbesola has taken care of both Islamic and Christian festivities in the last six years and this is with a view to boosting the economy of the state.

The deputy speaker stated that he would focus on agriculture, education, health and vocational skills acquisition to reposition the economy of the state if voted into power.

The new governor said his administration would adopt a collaborative approach to get his programme done by ensuring that the government engage with other segments of the public sector, as well as the private sector in developing and implementing his ideas of transforming the economy of the state within the shortest possible time.

In a statement signed by its coordinator, Segun Adewolu, the group said the economy of the state had been bastardised in the last three years, adding that the state needed someone like Bamidele, who, it said, had connection and exposure, to steer the ship of the state to the path of steady growth.

But one thing I want to let you know is that all the loans we have taken as the APC (government) in Edo State have all been directed to capital projects, infrastructure, and all the debts that we will eventually incur will be those that can be used to boost the economy of our state and human resources, not to pay salaries and claims, as is the tradition of the PDP.

He is really making up to special interest base of the Democratic Party that are basically destroying the economy of the state.

Earlier, the President of ICAN, Alhaji Muhammadu Zakari, had commended Wike for rolling out projects that had stimulated the economy of the state.

When you make a decision that will affect the economy of the state of New York, you have to do it based on logic.»