Sentences with phrase «fund state efforts»

On January 23, an EPA employee leaked that agency staff were instructed to put a freeze on all grants and contracts, which delegate and fund state efforts such as water quality testing and air pollution monitoring.

Not exact matches

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson was offered $ 60 million by Congress from Defense Department funds last year to fight Russian election interference efforts — but after Tillerson waited for seven months trying to decide whether he wanted to spend it or not, the offer was withdrawn, and none of the money was used, according to The New York Times.

But with the disease still killing a child in Africa every few minutes, those eager to finish the job are worried that the presidency of the United States — a crucial funding source for international malaria control efforts — is now passing to a man whose commitment to global health projects is uncertain.

It helped fund industry anti-labeling efforts in two states before backing off.

The Trump administration has invoked the shooting in its effort, unsuccessful so far, to strip federal funds from cities and states that refuse to take part in immigration enforcement.

Through Jeff's work on the Fund, his volunteer efforts and his role on the Michigan Venture Capital Association's board of directors, his passion for fostering a productive environment for venture capital investment in the State of Michigan is clearly evident.

2017.09.11 RBC commits US$ 300,000 in support of Hurricane Irma relief efforts Today, RBC announced a funding commitment of US$ 300,000 to support organizations providing relief and humanitarian efforts for those affected by the devastating damage caused by Hurricane Irma in many Caribbean countries and the state of Florida in the U.S....

Hedge funds are also joining the lending effort to fill the void left by traditional lenders, aiming to prevent a total collapse of economic structure in the United States and around the world.

The Trump administration has invoked Garcia Zarate and the slaying in its effort, unsuccessful so far, to strip federal funds from cities and states that refuse to take part in immigration enforcement.

President Trump pledged swift federal aid to Texas and Louisiana on Monday as the two states seek to recover from Hurricane Harvey, and dismissed the notion that his threatened shutdown of the government over border wall funding could impact the effort.

If you sue the United States government, your settlement will be paid by the same fund used to pay the Iranian government $ 1.3 billion in interest, part of an effort to end a financial dispute between the two countries and hasten the return of five Americans being held in Tehran (including Washington Post journalist Jason Rezaian.)

The purpose was — as we warned and the pro A. 2 debaters denied — to set the stage for state funding of Stowers and other efforts in the fields of ESCR and human cloning.

Meanwhile, christians in the United States continued their campaign to deny legal rights to gays, while continuing to pour funds into efforts to make gay behavior a criminal offense, punishable by death, in several African countries.

Meanwhile, christians in the United States continued their efforts to fund campaigns in Africa that make gay behavior a criminal offense punishable by death.

And it is not the time for an 11th - hour effort to prohibit the District of Columbia from using Medicaid funds to pay for abortions — something all states are permitted to do.

@Mark by the Middle River: He personally funded the caimpaings of republican candidates, using the ideasl of family values, in an effort reverse same - gender marriage in his state.

Proposals to decentralize social welfare programs and give the states the funds necessary to conduct all sorts of customized efforts to empower the poor — crafted so that each «fits» the vast array of distinct circumstances we find in impoverished America — strike me as a sensible application of the social doctrine's principle of subsidiarity.

Planned Parenthood has also faced ongoing efforts by some states to limit the government funding the abortion provider receives through Title X and Medicaid, as well as state laws restricting abortion.

It also highlights efforts to help governments and companies measure food loss and waste, such as the FLW Standard announced in June, and new funding like the Danish government's subsidy program and The Rockefeller Foundation's Yieldwise, a $ 130 million investment toward practical approaches to reducing food loss and waste in Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria, the United States and Europe.

The Brewers Association has signed an agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Research Service (USDA - ARS) to fund public hop breeding for the purpose of developing and releasing disease resistant aroma hop cultivars into the public domain, in support of hop growing efforts throughout the U.S..

Support existing efforts across the state to better inform farmers about funding and financing options.

The CBA states «each Club shall use its revenue sharing receipts (including any distributions from the Commissioner's Discretionary Fund) in an effort to improve its performance on the field.»

This project also complements a related effort, also funded by the Foundation for MetroWest, by Massachusetts Rivers Alliance and the Charles River Watershed Association to improve the state's drought management plan and promote better water conservation.

Glen Ellyn Park District officials say they hope the third effort to secure state funding to dredge Lake Ellyn will be successful.

Funded by the State of Washington Children's Administration, in collaboration with NWAE and private adoption agencies in Washington, SRP combines enhanced outreach with targeted search efforts in order to recruit adoptive families for these children.

The new state investments in Home Visiting continues Washingtons efforts to leverage multiple funding streams to serve families.

Mass Audubon will continue to work with the Legislature, DCR, and the state Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs leadership in an attempt to restore this year's funding, and it will make every effort to ensure that Trailside funding is included in the final state budget for FY18.

In addition to Annual Fund fundraising, ambassadors will be encouraging other SNA members in their state to apply for available scholarships, use resources provided for Breakfast in the Classroom and other Foundation programs, join in research efforts to develop best practices, and nominate individuals for the annual School Nutrition Hero awards.

Advocates also brought attention to the fact that any cuts to HFNY funding would disqualify New York from applying for millions in federal aid for home visiting because the state is required to show a Maintenance of Effort in order to receive federal funding.

He tapped 2010 state comptroller candidate and hedge fund manager Harry Wilson to head up his fundraising effort.

Funding included in the recently passed state budget will allow New York City subway cars to be repaired more quickly, Cuomo said while unveiling an effort aimed at improving service for a transit system notorious for frequent breakdowns.

Also at 11 a.m., state Sen. William Larkin Jr. makes a joint announcement with officials from the Newburgh Fire Department on his efforts during the state budget process to solidify funding for the department, 22 Grand St., Newburgh.

This proposal runs contrary to the state's efforts to expand access to broadband, and singles out a single industry, and its customers, for increased funding for transportation infrastructure.

Support our efforts to recruit, train, and fund pro-choice Democratic women across the Empire State.

The cash - strapped DNC also received criticism earlier this year after a Vice report revealed that they had not allocated any of the promised $ 10 million in funding to state Democratic parties for rebuilding efforts.

He commended the efforts but remained adamant that such a program should be funded by the state, given that it oversees all things MTA, and not the city.

As reported by the New York Post's Yoav Gonen, Kavanagh joined Mayor Bill de Blasio and New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett for a press briefing on the City's proactive response to the threat of the Zika virus, and the need for Congress to fund a robust, decisive effort by the federal government — in New York and especially in warmer places where mosquitoes known to transmit the virus are prevalent — to avert a health crisis in the United States.

These CAF funds were recommitted to New York State by the FCC as the result of efforts by Governor Cuomo, Empire State Development, and New York State Congressional representatives.

BY PAUL SCHINDLER Stepping up the effort to press the Cuomo administration to provide more funding to shelter homeless youth, State Senator Brad Hoylman, an out gay Manhattan Democrat, appeared with fellow elected officials and advocates outside of City Hall on February 12 to make the case.

The unique situation stems from the dual role of SUNY Poly as both an academic institution and an integral part of the state's economic development efforts, with arms spanning the length of the Thruway from Albany to Buffalo, bringing in hundreds of millions in state and private funding.

Governor Cuomo launched the Empire State Relief and Recovery Effort for Puerto Rico to provide continued services, goods and funds to help the island recover and rebuild.

Long Island lags far behind in providing quality state - funded prekindergarten education, and greater efforts must be made to expand those services to the youngest learners, state Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia said Tuesday at a conference in Woodbury.

The source added that the attorney general's effort concentrates not so much on the whereabouts of approximately $ 151,000 in missing campaign funds, but how campaign finance reports were submitted to the state Board of Elections.

The funding for programs that would divert at - risk youth from gang life is in addition to $ 16 million that had previously been announced for anti-gang efforts on Long Island as part of the 2018 - 19 state budget.

He will also be responsible for developing and expanding regional fund raising efforts throughout the state.

Steele was so upset that he circumvented Cox when it came time to hand out so - called «Victory» funds (cash intended to help with GOTV efforts), giving the money directly to county chairs instead of to the state party.

«I'm not sure how much funding the Republican National Committee is going to have in order to contribute to the get - out - the - vote effort,» Cox told me when I noted that the national GOP is bypassing the state party to send Victory cash directly to the counties.

At 2:15 p.m., Schumer launches effort to protect funding for the Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety's farm safety programs, White's Farm Supply, 8207 State Route 26, Lowville.

Also, recall that the RNC isn't going to be giving federal Victory funds for the statewide GOTV effort to the state party due to a lack of confidence in Cox, stemming in part from his failed effort to woo party - switching Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy into the governor's race and get him on the ballot.

Also at 11 a.m., Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr., along with state officials, will announce a flood mitigation project that will provide funding to assist in the relief efforts of Saturday's flooding, Whitesboro Fire Department, 171 Oriskany Blvd., Whitesboro.