Sentences with phrase «issues in the state budget»

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«That's a rounding error in Texas» budget,» said economist Frederick Floss, executive director of the Fiscal Policy Institute, a New York - based think tank that has researched the issue of immigration and state economics.

But the state is in a budget crisis, with school funding a central issue as Gov. Dannel Malloy seeks to overhaul the state formula to redistribute money to districts in need.

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[105] On January 8, 2008, to address ongoing structural budget issues, Governor Corzine proposed a four - part proposal including an overall reduction in spending, a constitutional amendment to require more voter approval for state borrowing, an executive order prohibiting the use of one - time revenues to balance the budget and a controversial plan to raise some $ 38 billion by leasing the Garden State Parkway, the New Jersey Turnpike, and other toll roads for at least 75 years to a new public benefit corporation that could sell bonds secured by future tolls, which it would be allowed to raise by 50 % plus inflation every four years beginning in state borrowing, an executive order prohibiting the use of one - time revenues to balance the budget and a controversial plan to raise some $ 38 billion by leasing the Garden State Parkway, the New Jersey Turnpike, and other toll roads for at least 75 years to a new public benefit corporation that could sell bonds secured by future tolls, which it would be allowed to raise by 50 % plus inflation every four years beginning in State Parkway, the New Jersey Turnpike, and other toll roads for at least 75 years to a new public benefit corporation that could sell bonds secured by future tolls, which it would be allowed to raise by 50 % plus inflation every four years beginning in 2010.

It's four months behind in passing a budget, has resorted to issuing IOUs to state lottery winners of prizes over $ 600, and can't pay its bills from agencies that help the poor.

Besides, as stated, cutting the funding would not have actually made any kind of a dent in the budget and when faced with a government closure that would have resulted in our Troops not receiving paychecks, the issues should have been tabled for a more appropriate venue.

NETWORK, a group founded by 47 Catholic sisters that speaks out on social justice issues in particular, will be hitting states like Iowa, Wisconsin, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia in order to reveal «how federal budget cuts proposed by Rep. Paul Ryan, (R - WI), and passed by the House of Representatives will hurt struggling families in these states,» a release by the group reads.

It is not too late to address these progressive issues and include real action in the State Budget.»

«While my policy as leader is not to sign the many pledges that are presented to me, I want you to know my position on the three issues that you have raised with the members of the State Legislature: I support the concepts of applying generally accepted accounting principles to our state budget, requiring disclosure of lawmakers» non-government income and appointing an independent commission to redraw legislative district lines,» Sampson said in a statement released by NY UpriState Legislature: I support the concepts of applying generally accepted accounting principles to our state budget, requiring disclosure of lawmakers» non-government income and appointing an independent commission to redraw legislative district lines,» Sampson said in a statement released by NY Upristate budget, requiring disclosure of lawmakers» non-government income and appointing an independent commission to redraw legislative district lines,» Sampson said in a statement released by NY Uprising.

The development most certainly means there will be no budget in place by the start of the state's fiscal year as the Legislature remains divided on the key issue of raising the age of criminal responsibility in New York 18.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday shrugged off the call from New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio for an even either minimum wage increase than what is proposed in the state budget, saying it's up to the state Legislature to vote on the issue, not the mayor.

Lawmakers are trying to put the finishing touches on a state budget Saturday, discussing the key issue of raising the age of criminal responsibility in New York to 18.

The issue first came to light in a leaked memorandum from the independent enforcement counsel at the state Board of Elections, Risa Sugarman, a position formed in 2014 following an ethics agreement in the budget and the shuttering of the Moreland Commission, a panel formed to investigate corruption in the Legislature.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued 184 vetoes in the 215 - 16 state budget on Monday, much of which was determined to be re-appropriated pork - barrel spending.

A report released by Comptroller Tom DiNapoli took issue with «lump sum» spending and reduced transparency in the state's $ 168 billion budget.

The latest TV ad from Democratic Senate candidate Todd Kaminsky touts the passage of the state budget in Albany, specifically mention issues close to Senate Republicans: A $ 1 billion tax cut and an end to the Gap Elimination Adjustment.

Flanagan all but declared the Child Victims Act dead as part of the state budget, which would be a crushing blow to abuse survivors who were hoping Cuomo's inclusion of the measure in his budget proposal would give the issue momentum.

The back - and - forth came after DiNapoli issued a pair of reports this week critical of economic development spending and the agreed - upon state budget, questioning the transparency commitment in the Cuomo administration.

The Assembly Democratic conference, which is poised to release its one - house budget proposal, is upping the ante in the abortion rights debate in light of President Donald Trump's effort to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision and return this controversial issue back to the states.

We applaud Senator Kavanagh for making early voting a priority issue and for urging the Governor to fund this reform in the state budget,» said Jennifer Wilson, Legislative Director for the League of Women Voters of NYS.

MONEY TALKS will focus on direct actions from March 26th - 30th that empower New Yorkers to lobby their State Senators on important issues in the about - to - be-passed state buState Senators on important issues in the about - to - be-passed state bustate budget.

In the budget process for fiscal year 2011, Elizabeth issued a press release stating that she saved the firehouses.

Although the budget also provides $ 100 million to the MTA's capital program from redirected economic development funds, it also proposes using $ 165 million of Metropolitan Mass Transportation Operating Assistance Account funds to pay debt services on State bonds previously issued for the MTA capital program that otherwise would be paid from the General Fund and transferring $ 35 million in MMTOA funds to the General Fund.

Fights over a new fee on opioid sales, school safety issues, education requirements for yeshivas and the amount of taxes that should be extracted from a major health insurance sale remained some of the sticking points late Thursday in efforts to finalize a $ 168 billion 2018 - 19 state budget.

«We just finished our New York state budget, and many of the issues that are being discussed in Washington would have a profound effect on New York,» Cuomo said.

In March ’17 we launched our Money Talks campaign, aimed at the NYS budget, to educate the public about the issues at stake in the budget negotiations and bringing attention to the progressive bills passed in the NYS Assembly that were either defeated or never brought to a vote in the State SenatIn March ’17 we launched our Money Talks campaign, aimed at the NYS budget, to educate the public about the issues at stake in the budget negotiations and bringing attention to the progressive bills passed in the NYS Assembly that were either defeated or never brought to a vote in the State Senatin the budget negotiations and bringing attention to the progressive bills passed in the NYS Assembly that were either defeated or never brought to a vote in the State Senatin the NYS Assembly that were either defeated or never brought to a vote in the State Senatin the State Senate.

In the wake of Paterson's announcement that he would ask the Legislature for power to furlough state workers one day a week until the budget is passed, Donohue issued a press release that said simply: «Nuts.»

A looming fiscal challenge awaits Gov. Andrew Cuomo and state lawmakers as budget gaps are opening up in the coming years, forcing decisions on issues ranging from school aid to Medicaid spending.

Despite the mutual State of the State boycott between Cuomo and state lawmakers, they will all have to work together eventually on issues like passing the budget, which is expected to have a deficit, and perhaps implementing new laws — to make college tuition free for more students, and allowing ride - sharing services like Uber and Lyft in more places in New State of the State boycott between Cuomo and state lawmakers, they will all have to work together eventually on issues like passing the budget, which is expected to have a deficit, and perhaps implementing new laws — to make college tuition free for more students, and allowing ride - sharing services like Uber and Lyft in more places in New State boycott between Cuomo and state lawmakers, they will all have to work together eventually on issues like passing the budget, which is expected to have a deficit, and perhaps implementing new laws — to make college tuition free for more students, and allowing ride - sharing services like Uber and Lyft in more places in New state lawmakers, they will all have to work together eventually on issues like passing the budget, which is expected to have a deficit, and perhaps implementing new laws — to make college tuition free for more students, and allowing ride - sharing services like Uber and Lyft in more places in New York.

On an issue directly related to the state's strategy of promoting growth in growing technology sectors, including life sciences, The Business Council continues to oppose the proposed pharma marketing restrictions included in the Executive Budget, which would adversely impact on the research - based bio-pharmaceutical sector's ability to do business in New York Sstate's strategy of promoting growth in growing technology sectors, including life sciences, The Business Council continues to oppose the proposed pharma marketing restrictions included in the Executive Budget, which would adversely impact on the research - based bio-pharmaceutical sector's ability to do business in New York StateState.

Major issues in the 2013 legislative session included addressing education, energy, domestic violence, jobs, strengthening the state's economy, and a new two - year budget that's facing a $ 128 million deficit.

MONEY TALKS will focus on direct actions from March 20 - 24th that empower New Yorkers to lobby their State Senators on important issues in the about - to - be-passed state buState Senators on important issues in the about - to - be-passed state bustate budget.

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

Major issues in the 2013 legislative session included the state's budget deficit, education funding, state pensions, and abortion.

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (02/15/2013)(readMedia)-- Community Voices Heard and a number of allied organizations will host a public meeting in Poughkeepsie with federal and state elected officials to discuss issues important to low - income residents of the Hudson Valley, including affordable housing, youth issues, raising the minimum wage, immigration reform, safety net programs, job creation, instituting a Fair Elections system in the state, as well as the federal and state budget.

Saraki on why they were in the Presidential Villa said, «Well, we came on the invitation of Mr. President; he wanted to brief us on his trip to the United States and also the issue of the budget.

That issue has taken on heightened importance since it became clear in recent days that the $ 1.7 billion worth of federal Medicaid funding included in both the NYC and state budgets was not included by Congressional Democrats in a bill to extend unemployment benefits to jobless Americans.

One day after a Q poll found that most New Yorkers would like to hear more specifics from AG Andrew Cuomo about how he'd solve the state's fiscal woes, the Democratic candidate for governor weighed in on some of the more pressing budget issues during a stop in Buffalo this morning.

Hours after a joint letter calling for the extension of mayoral control in NYC was issued by the unlikely alliance of NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio and former Mayor Rudy Giuliani, state Republican leaders and Cuomo's office signaled that the issue would be put off until after the state budget was finalized, opening the door to months of protracted negotiations.

They hve continued the GEA in the Majority Conference budget well after NY State revenue recovered and the state's budge issues were State revenue recovered and the state's budge issues were state's budge issues were over.

Now entering his second term, the governor appears to have lost high - profile debates in the state budget session to the state's teachers union on education issues while he's had difficulty in getting Senate Republicans to agree to disclosure legislation.

The issue of public financing is more acute, given that the Working Families Party is pushing Cuomo to get state lawmakers to agree on a broader public financing plan than what was approved in the state budget.

Ethics legislation is «like any other issue» in the state budget and remains under negotiation, Republican Sen. Cathy Young said on Wednesday in an interview.

At issue, Skelos said, was an unnamed negotiator in the room boosting Mayor Bill de Blasio's agenda in the state budget.

State Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Mr Jackson Adebayo, stated this in a statement issued on Sunday while reacting to report that the APC was proposing a budget of N15 billion for the Ekiti and Osun States governorship election.

At issue is how to close a $ 3.5 billion projected deficit in the state's two - year budget.

Howie Hawkins, the recent Green Party candidate for Governor, issued the following statement today in response to the announcement that Governor Cuomo would require state lawmakers to adopt a 5 point ethics reform plan as part of the state budget process.

At issue a projected $ 5 billion deficit in the state's next $ 40 billion two - year budget.

Gun control, transparency over school funding and housing matters were among issues still being negotiated Wednesday in Albany as Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and lawmakers tried once again to close down a new state budget in advance of a self - imposed Friday deadline as religious holidays loom.

Cuomo, who this year has tied the issue to passage of a state DREAM act supported by Assembly Dems but opposed by Senate Republicans, called it «unlikely» either issue will be in the final budget due by March 31.