Sentences with phrase «issues affecting the state»

As Comptroller, DiNapoli makes periodic, public reports on a variety of issues affecting state, local, and charitable agencies.

I said, sir, parliament is meant for us to discuss issues affecting the state and the parliament.

I greatly appreciate the tour I was given this afternoon by members of RFPLC and PHE and I look forward to continuing to learn from local activists about the important issues affecting our state.

Not exact matches

We think the threat of losing delegate representation should incentivize red - state Democrats — and other Democratic leaders — to prioritize issues that directly affect black communities on the state and federal levels.

The sanctions aim to further isolate Pyongyang, said Heather Nauert, a State Department spokeswoman, adding that she did not think targeting more Chinese firms would affect Beijing's cooperation on the North Korean issue.

Ivy adds, «We did issue statements following both election victories for President Obama, as we have after State of the Union addresses and other situations we felt warranted our voice on how certain issues that the federal government is pursuing would affect the architecture profession.»

Actual results, including with respect to our targets and prospects, could differ materially due to a number of factors, including the risk that we may not obtain sufficient orders to achieve our targeted revenues; price competition in key markets; the risk that we or our channel partners are not able to develop and expand customer bases and accurately anticipate demand from end customers, which can result in increased inventory and reduced orders as we experience wide fluctuations in supply and demand; the risk that our commercial Lighting Products results will continue to suffer if new issues arise regarding issues related to product quality for this business; the risk that we may experience production difficulties that preclude us from shipping sufficient quantities to meet customer orders or that result in higher production costs and lower margins; our ability to lower costs; the risk that our results will suffer if we are unable to balance fluctuations in customer demand and capacity, including bringing on additional capacity on a timely basis to meet customer demand; the risk that longer manufacturing lead times may cause customers to fulfill their orders with a competitor's products instead; the risk that the economic and political uncertainty caused by the proposed tariffs by the United States on Chinese goods, and any corresponding Chinese tariffs in response, may negatively impact demand for our products; product mix; risks associated with the ramp - up of production of our new products, and our entry into new business channels different from those in which we have historically operated; the risk that customers do not maintain their favorable perception of our brand and products, resulting in lower demand for our products; the risk that our products fail to perform or fail to meet customer requirements or expectations, resulting in significant additional costs, including costs associated with warranty returns or the potential recall of our products; ongoing uncertainty in global economic conditions, infrastructure development or customer demand that could negatively affect product demand, collectability of receivables and other related matters as consumers and businesses may defer purchases or payments, or default on payments; risks resulting from the concentration of our business among few customers, including the risk that customers may reduce or cancel orders or fail to honor purchase commitments; the risk that we are not able to enter into acceptable contractual arrangements with the significant customers of the acquired Infineon RF Power business or otherwise not fully realize anticipated benefits of the transaction; the risk that retail customers may alter promotional pricing, increase promotion of a competitor's products over our products or reduce their inventory levels, all of which could negatively affect product demand; the risk that our investments may experience periods of significant stock price volatility causing us to recognize fair value losses on our investment; the risk posed by managing an increasingly complex supply chain that has the ability to supply a sufficient quantity of raw materials, subsystems and finished products with the required specifications and quality; the risk we may be required to record a significant charge to earnings if our goodwill or amortizable assets become impaired; risks relating to confidential information theft or misuse, including through cyber-attacks or cyber intrusion; our ability to complete development and commercialization of products under development, such as our pipeline of Wolfspeed products, improved LED chips, LED components, and LED lighting products risks related to our multi-year warranty periods for LED lighting products; risks associated with acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures or investments generally; the rapid development of new technology and competing products that may impair demand or render our products obsolete; the potential lack of customer acceptance for our products; risks associated with ongoing litigation; and other factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended June 25, 2017, and subsequent reports filed with the SEC.

The attractiveness of European banks is being affected by: They are late in the cycle compared to U.S. banks, they have yet to deal with legacy issues from the crisis, and the ECB is still in a state of accommodative policy.

There are three main factors affecting the attractiveness of European banks, according to analysts: They are late in the cycle compared to U.S. banks, they have yet to deal with legacy issues from the crisis, and the ECB is still in a state of accommodative policy, which limits banks» returns.

These final regulations affect State and local governments that issue tax - exempt bonds and other tax - advantaged bonds.

But at the bottom of a company announcement about new privacy features, Facebook's chief technology officer, Mike Schroepfer, issued a new estimate for the number of users who were affected: as many as 87 million, most of them in the United States.

A few days later, while arguing that his personal feelings on the matter should not affect the ultimate decision to accept or reject the proposal, he stated, «from my [point of view] it seems that the community's feeling on this issue isalready [sic] clear.»

The foundation's mission is, as stated on its website, «to prevent Virginia Tech - type shootings through education and advocacy; to employ comprehensive educational efforts to expand community and student awareness of campus safety issues; and to offer compassion, support, and hope to those affected by violence.»

** State of issue, payment mode, and draft date can affect the grace period end date.

TLC addresses policy issues that directly affect the well - being of Hispanics in the United States.

We're also a leading advocate for kids facing homelessness, defending the rights of young people at a local, state, national, and international level and working to affect the issues that drive youth homelessness.

This is particularly important on newer issues affecting our ability to compete in the global economy, such as leveling the playing field between state - owned enterprises and our private firms.

Marriage and domestic partner ship rights are not, however, only a state issue, as in affects federal taxes, inheritance, immigration rights, and benefits for federal workers and the military.

The other two branches of government have no business in the issue; they need to be concerned with the bigger picture; foreign policies and matters, national economy, and disagreements between states on matters that affect national politics.

Forget about child support, spousal support, death benefits and 1000 other issues in state law that affect married couples.

NMPF members market a majority of the milk produced in the United States and provides a forum through which dairy farmers and their cooperatives formulate policy on national issues that affect milk production and marketing.

In addition, the petition requested that we issue an interim final rule under section 403 (r)(7)(A) of the FD&C Act, stating that the evidence is compelling and the potential to encourage fruit and vegetable consumption is important for public health and that issuing an interim final rule would allow affected fruit and vegetable products to become eligible to bear these health claims as expeditiously as possible.

The conference, titled «The Last Food Mile: A Conference on Food Loss and Food Waste in the United States,» intended to define the state of knowledge, understand the factors affecting the behavior, identify critical control points, and build a network of research and intervention strategies to address the issue.

It's all here on our education page: newspaper articles on education, education blog articles, as well as in - depth coverage of state testing and other issues affecting schools, both in Tampa Bay and across Florida.

The Park Board monitors legislation at the local, state and federal levels to stay abreast of issues that may affect the Park District.

«One of the things we had hoped to get is Illinois experience — someone to work with the state legislature and the system in Springfield... and the issues that affect us,» Bushy said.

«We can turn to her whenever we have questions about health issues affecting schools and communities at the national or state level and know she will provide well - researched data and medical opinions, as well as her own perspective.»

He also stated that domestic issues in ECOWAS member countries relating to their constitutions and dependence on aids continue to affect the framework for implementing the single currency in the sub-region.

12:10 - Michel admits he was worried when it became clear the News of three World / Coulson issue would affect the bid and that there would be a «political element» in the secretary of state's decision.

«During this period, I will remain engaged and fully up to date on the state and local issues that affect the 51st senatorial district,» he said.

The WFP's state executive board also issued Wilson Pakulas in borough - wide races, and City Council races, which will not be affected by this challenge.

Gerald Benjamin, a professor of political science at SUNY New Paltz and longtime Albany observer, said that issues like heroin abuse may be a driving force for some families and pockets of voters throughout the state, but it will be secondary to how the presidential election will affect down - ballot candidates.

«It is important to be able to interact, learn, and discuss the issues that affect the people of New York State with those who [set] that policy that is critical to our work.»

Glick said the Cuomo plan also needs to be studied for its possible impact on capacity issues within the SUNY system to accommodate an expected rise in attendance and, in turn, how such a trend might affect ability of in - state students to get into a SUNY or CUNY school.

A longread that investigates the issue of New York's effective ban on late - term abortion, and how that affects women on the ground in this state.

Among them is a measure to extend the New York City mayor's control of the public schools, which has now been linked to a number of diverse issues affecting people in the rest of the state.

Young voters prioritise jobs as the number one issue which affects them personally, chosen by 45 per cent, ahead of education and training (37 per cent) and the state of the economy (36 per cent).

There is also the issue of path dependency and the extent to which decisions taken on the part of the intervening party permanently affect the political trajectory of the state — for example in their choice of interim leaders or governing bodies.

When pressed on how the president's personal support for gay marriage affects conservative Democrats in red states, Israel encouraged candidates to speak their minds on the issue.

«I think the Democrats, especially the Democratic senators, have worked very hard on issues that not only affect Democrats throughout the state, but affect everyone, all working families.

We are currently working with the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance («OTDA»), the issuers of the benefit, to determine the number of Erie County residents affected by the one - time payment and the total amount of benefits issued.

The Executive Budget rightly recognizes the need to address issues affecting some of the poorest and most vulnerable residents in our state.

Upon learning of this, Erie County immediately contacted New York State and commenced an investigation into the nature of these payments to learn if they were made erroneously or were being issued as part of the Richard C. v. Berlin lawsuit settlement, which grants a one - time SNAP benefit payment to certain eligible recipients affected by that lawsuit.

Scott's executive order requires the state health officer to «take any action necessary to protect public health» and allows the commissioner of agriculture to issue a «mosquito declaration» in the affected counties to reduce populations of the insects that can spread the disease.

It was learnt that various issues affecting the region, including corruption charges levelled against ex-militant leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, and the halted Nigerian Maritime University in Okerenkoko, Warri South - West Local Government Area of Delta State, are to be considered at the meeting in Abuja today.

Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson, and foremost Ijaw leader, Chief Edwin Clark, met on Saturday to discuss critical issues affecting the Niger Delta region.

The sub-regional heads of state are also expected to discuss issues affecting all member states.

Also, as the Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the Lagos State University, LASU and member of Executive of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof. Momoh was prominent for his doggedness in maintaining high level integrity and professionalism, and selfless defence of staff and students» welfares, as well as strictly adherence to ethical standard on addressing issues that affected staff and students.

Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson and foremost Ijaw leader, Chief Edwin Clark, have met over critical issues affecting the Niger Delta region.

The Fiscal Policy Institute (FPI) is an economic think tank that focuses on issues that affect the quality of life and economic well - being of New York State residents.