Sentences with phrase «extending tax support»

VICTORIA — Dan Woynillowicz, policy director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement in response to the federal government's 2018 budget: «Today's budget announced support for implementing key pieces of the government's climate change and clean growth plan, including putting a price on carbon pollution and extending tax support for clean energy.

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It will always be uncomfortable to watch hopes, dreams and hard work end up in failure, but the alternative is even worse: tax - payer support of European & (especially) Japanese banks that «extend & pretend» with years, decades of bad loans to zombie companies, and no capital to lend to new, vibrant companies.

LITRG said it is wholly supportive of extending free childcare to 30 hours and also of the Government's support for childcare through the tax - free childcare scheme.

Now, to be fair, Cuomo has opposed extending the so - called millionaire's tax, which is set to expire at the end of December, or even support a «true» millionaire's tax with a $ 1 million threshold, arguing that to do so would make New York less competitive with neighboring states.

Everyone has been asked to fill out a detailed questionnaire, which, as CapConf's Jimmy Vielkind has reported, asks for a pledge of support on a host of key WFP platform elements, including: Closing the so - called LLC loophole, a bonus tax or additional income tax surcharge, and extending the rent laws.

In contrast, none of the Governor's major priorities from this year — from raising the minimum wage, to creating Start - up New York, to extending a more progressive tax system for the middle class — would have gone anywhere without the IDC's support.

Individuals and businesses will be able to receive a total of $ 20 million in tax credits for up to 75 percent of their donations made to public schools and not - for - profits that support public schools» educational programs, including Pre-Kindergarten and extended - day programs.

That protest was followed by a letter to Cuomo signed by 20 Senate Democrats that also voiced support for extending the temporary tax on the state's wealthiest residents.

Assembly Ways and Means Chairman Herman «Denny» Farrell Jr. has signaled his support for extending the so - called millionaire's tax as a means to «erase» the governor's proposed $ 1.5 billion in education aid.

Their flier, «An Open Letter to Marty Golden: I voted for you, but you let us down,» called Golden on his promises to support education, telling him that «buying stuff» for schools was not enough given his opposition to extending the millionaire's tax and his support for ending seniority layoff rules.

«The choice for Republicans is clear: they can keep Richard Hanna, who votes to raise taxes, to extend U.S. debt to economically dangerous levels by voting with Obama, Reid and Pelosi to raise the debt ceiling while bankrupting our nation, or they can choose a commonsense Republican like me who has a proven record of voting to reduce taxes, voting against the implementation of Obamacare in New York, votes against funding an illegal database (including ammunition database) against legal gun owners, voting against increasing our debt ceiling in New York and supports countless initiatives to reduce the burdens of government red tape on individuals and small businesses, including family farms,» Tenney said.

We support an additional $ 150 million in capital funding and $ 70 million in Excelsior Job tax credits to be disbursed through the ten regional economic development councils (extending current state support levels.)

I am happy to support this resolution requesting that the state extend the tax credit and provide businesses with an incentive to invest in Erie County.

During the Silver trial, which lasted for less than five weeks, Glenwood employees and lobbyists explained to prosecutors how the company's LLCs were mobilized to give to candidates who supported extended tax benefits and favorable rent laws and at the same time enhance Republican strength in Albany.

Extending the so - called millionaires tax, due to expire at the end of the year, draws support from 74 percent of voters, including 61 percent of Republicans and 70 percent of independents.

Flanagan's conference is passing on Wednesday a budget resolution that does not include support for extending the tax rates.

And so far in this campaign, Miliband has distanced himself from New Labour by adopting a series of left - wing policies: abolishing charitable status for private schools; extending the tax on bankers» bonuses; supporting the introduction of a mansion tax on # 2m houses and a so - called Robin Hood tax on financial transactions.

His four most popular proposals are creating a $ 2 billion clean water infrastructure fund, giving preference in state purchases to American - made goods, allowing ride - sharing services like Uber and Lyft to operate across the state, and extending the millionaire's tax, which even has the support of 61 percent of Republicans.

Erie County Legislative Chair Peter Savage introduced a resolution today in support of extending New York State's Historic Tax Credit.

Though the organization has been tight - lipped about why it's supporting the mayor's vision, critics say that extending the break to 35 years will give out billions more in tax breaks to developers.

The Erie County Legislature has unanimously approved a resolution calling on the New York State Governor and Legislators to extend the Brownfield Clean - up Tax Incentives Program in support of regional business development.

Also Monday, the union - backed «99 New York» rally supported extending the current so - called «millionaire's tax» on New Yorkers with incomes over $ 200,000.

Erie County, NY — Erie County Legislative Chair Peter Savage introduced a resolution today in support of extending New York State's Historic Tax Credit.

Three Erie County legislators with the Republican - supported majority voted last week against extending Erie County's additional 1.75 percent additional sales tax, part of the 8.75 percent sales tax all county residents pay that must be reauthorized every two years.

More than 800 UFT members boarded buses headed for Albany at dawn on March 27 to lobby state lawmakers for more public school funding, charter school accountability, an extended and enhanced millionaire's tax, support for Community Learning Schools and other important education initiatives.

He also supported successful legislation to extend significant property tax breaks to Texas» senior citizens.»

The poll also asked supporters if the state should extend the current «Millionaire's tax», and they support it by more than 2 - 1.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo today voiced support for extending the controversial 421a tax credit for developers for six months, rather than revamping the program or permitting it to expire, as Mayor Bill de Blasio has called for.

News reports earlier this week indicated that some upstate Republicans may reconsider their stance to end the tax, given vast support for extending the tax from their constituents and the dramatic lack of millionaires in their districts and now Governor Cuomo seems to be opening to progressive taxation options.

What we need to do now is to extend our support and collaboration to the Governor as obedient citizens and as well perform our civic duties to government with regular tax payment», Oba Lawal stated.

Committee Chair Robert Jackson read a New York Times editorial into the record that called for Bloomberg to support extending the tax, saying that allowing it to sunset would be «inhumane and fiscally backwards.»

For his part, Schaffer has said that he supports extending the Bush tax cuts, does not want the Iraq War to have a «date - certain» end, and does not want «amnesty» for illegal immigrants.

One Democrat who supported the bill, Representative Earl Blumenauer (D - OR), told CQ Roll Call that it would have been inconsistent to vote against a measure he has long supported, and that Congress typically extends the R&D tax credit without a dedicated spending offset.

Not only do our extended family and community members get a chance to see all that we do to engage our students in the learning process, but they also see firsthand how their tax dollars are used to support their community's education.

There has been wide support among education and business advocates for extending and even increasing the sales tax — viewed by many as a crucial step toward restoring hundreds of millions of dollars of education - funding cuts following the 2008 recession.

Disclosure of Republican support for extending the governor's tax package - even short - term - would suggest a far more palatable option to any others being discussed in Sacramento, which includes passing an all - cuts budget.

As a Senator, McCain has failed to support votes to extend the tax credits that have been the driving force behind the expansion of clean energy in the U.S.

Originally published on SolarLove.org Announcing its support for legislation extending the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for both residential and commercial solar installations, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) said it will provide a big boost to the US economy, while also helping to fight pollution and climate change.

The tax credits were just extended last year with significant Republican Senate support from wind and solar States (e.g., Texas, Iowa, Nevada, etc).

Fortunately, the current tax credits were extended on a bipartisan basis by Congress at the end of 2015 and continue to enjoy strong support from both sides of the aisle due to the jobs and investments that renewables have generated in both red and blue states nationwide.

The federation supports maintaining and improving the LogiRénov tax credit by extending it for two years and by lowering the minimum eligibility amount to $ 2,000.

Bush: I support extending the moratorium on Internet taxes for five years.

While there is growing support for extending most, if not all, of these provisions, a potential debate on comprehensive tax reform may delay any Congressional effort to extend these rules.