Sentences with phrase «new federal infrastructure»

A new federal infrastructure package presents a critical opportunity to strengthen America's infrastructure against the growing risks posed by extreme weather and other impacts of climate change.

A new federal infrastructure package presents a critical opportunity to strengthen America's infrastructure against the growing risks posed by extreme weather and other impacts of climate change.

Not exact matches

Deposits will be held by a federal financial institution, meaning that Koho isn't a bank but a new service layer atop existing infrastructure.

IT firm ASG Group has built on its relationship with the federal government with the renewal of a new contract with the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development worth $ 23.8 million.

The new federal government pledges to boost infrastructure investments, but will it be enough to offset continued weakness in private capital spending?

Thanks to pockets of investment for things like a new $ 1.2 billion medical center that will spearhead bio-tech research, and a staggering $ 70 billion in federal aid that has gone to rebuilding infrastructure — including a $ 15 billion state of the art levee system — Landrieu says, the city has created 9,100 new jobs since his administration took over in 2010.

Ahead of the morning meeting, part of a three - day cabinet retreat and strategy session in New Brunswick, Infrastructure Minister Amarjeet Sohi said the government is also looking at the shared funding formula to see if provinces would also end up paying less, which would leave the federal government on the hook to pay more.

That's why, in Economic Action Plan 2013, our Government launched the new Building Canada Plan, the largest long - term federal commitment to infrastructure in Canadian history.

Consumption growth was robust in the third quarter, supported by the new Canada Child Benefit, while the effects of federal infrastructure spending are not yet evident in the GDP data.

So don't expect a focussed debate in the 2015 election on the need for a new economic growth strategy, one based on a federal - provincial initiative to modernize our infrastructure, and create better economic prospects.

So don't expect a focussed debate in the 2015 election on the need for a new economic growth strategy, one based on a federal provincial initiative to modernize our infrastructure, and create better economic prospects.

Over 95 per cent of Canada's infrastructure is controlled by the provinces, territories and municipalities, for which the federal government already allocates significant amounts of funding through its New Building Canada Plan; a $ 53 billion plan spread over ten years.

Our overall infrastructure needs run at ~ $ 10 trillion if you include local, state, and federal infrastructure combined with construction of new infrastructure networks.

The 2018 Federal Budget's allocation of C$ 572.5 million in Digital Research Infrastructure Strategy and C$ 507.7 million for a new National Cyber Security Strategy suggests that policy - makers are heeding the warning flags being raised across the Pacific.

Adding to this development, the U.S. has announced a proposed Border Adjustment Tax, and voiced a threat to introduce new Buy American restrictions that would see only American - made products used in federal - funded infrastructure programs.

Tax cuts always effect assets prices, regulations are estimated to account for up to 35 % of building new construction costs for homes in some locations and though federal deregulation may not impact local regulations as much it does have a multiplier effect on the economy just like a tax cut does and anticipation of an infrastructure plan the scale of this administration's, though it hasn't been passed, would also have an anticipatory effect on leading indicators like stocks and other commodities that raise costs, which we have already seen.

Dr. Lacy Hunt: Here's my attitude: the new federal initiatives, whether tax cuts or infrastructure or otherwise will not provide a boost to the economy if they are funded with increases in debt — that's where we're at.

Before the election in October, the federal government turned away BC Ferries» applications for infrastructure money to support terminal upgrades and a new vessel.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie today issued a joint letter to the CEO of Amtrak and executive director of the Federal Railroad Administration calling for a complete review of Amtrak's infrastructure and maintenance protocols at Penn Station.

She was a relentless advocate for Western New York whose visionary leadership brought infrastructure upgrades, technology and research investments, and two federal manufacturing institutes to Rochester that will transform the local economy for generations to come.

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called for additional federal infrastructure funding to protect the Niagara Power Project and other New York energy facilities from cyber attacks.

Farley, a partner at the equity firm Mistral Capital, launched her effort with a video that borrowed an argument recently deployed by Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo: New York State pays roughly more in federal taxes ($ 40 billion in 2016, she noted) than it gets back in federal aid — money, Farley said, that could be used to rebuild state infrastructure and boost education, among other things.

As New York State braces for proposed federal budget cuts that could have a devastating impact on health care, education and infrastructure investments across the state, more than 80 New York residents with incomes in the top 1 % have sent an open letter... (read more)

I am also looking forward to learning more about the $ 16 billion in federal funds coming to New York State for infrastructure work and how much of it will benefit Erie County.

Grant amounts will be based on Federal Emergency Management Agency assessed damage levels as well as applications for new infrastructure and other mitigation, and will be awarded once a community's plan is approved by the state.

Mayor Bill de Blasio revealed his first preliminary budget of the Trump - era today — $ 84.67 billion in expenses for Fiscal Year 2018, and $ 84.6 billion for improving and maintaining city infrastructure over the next decade — a budget devoid of any allowances for federal funding changes under the new Republican order in Washington, D.C.

The day after Trump defeated Hillary Clinton, the Democratic governor phoned into NY1 to recount how he called the Republican commander - in - chief - to - be to proffer his congratulations, and to discuss the possibility of securing further federal funds for his plan to fortify New York's infrastructure.

Westchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino, right, stands with Mayor Bill de Blasio, and other local elected officials and transportation advocates, as they urge increased federal transportation investment in vital infrastructure in New York, on Nov. 24, 2015, under the Amtrak Rotunda at Penn Station in Manhattan.

Minkel said transit advocates like those at the NFTA also are disappointed in Trump's first budget because, as a candidate, he promised a new federal emphasis on infrastructure development.

His initial reaction to Trump's shock victory was to call the mogul (a longtime donor of his), proffer his congratulations and highlight which of his pet infrastructure projects that could benefit from federal funding — then to go on television and talk about how the Republican's Empire State roots were «a bonus» for New York and the nation.

Mayor de Blasio's work to push forward national policies through the U.S. Conference of Mayors and other partnerships is vital to our efforts to secure key federal funding for priorities like infrastructure and homeland security, and move forward an agenda that will lift up New Yorkers around the five boroughs,» Spitalnick said in an emailed statement.

New York Republican Congressman John Faso and Democratic Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney discussed infrastructure, college debt, the Hudson River, federal budget and more.

A coalition including cooling industry representatives and environmental activist Erin Brockovich called on the state to enforce federal water regulations, regularly test the water supply and improve New York's water infrastructure, as data show the state has the highest number of Legionnaire's disease cases in the nation.

Dueling infrastructure proposals from Trump's team and U.S. Senate Democrats went public yesterday that could bring billions in federal money to New York projects like the Second Avenue subway and new Hudson River tunneNew York projects like the Second Avenue subway and new Hudson River tunnenew Hudson River tunnels.

The plan calls for combining $ 50 million in funds already set aside by the Peace Bridge Authority with upwards of $ 50 million in new funding that could be obtained either through President Trump's infrastructure proposal or through other federal legislation.

«New York stands ready to use this federal money to rebuild our transportation infrastructure, expand high speed rail, and put New Yorkers back to work,» said Gov. Andrew Cuomo in a statement.

«The sustained success and continuing improvement of New York's ARRA programs shows that we are committed to utilizing these Federal funds to create jobs and build the infrastructure necessary for our State's long - term growth and success.

«I commend the Federal Railroad Administration for their wise investment in New York's infrastructure and look forward to continuing to work with them to secure additional funding as we enhance the high - speed rail network.»

Cuomo said he told Trump, New York is «ready to build» and needs the federal government to back massive infrastructure projects including upgrades to LaGuardia and Kennedy airports.

WASHINGTON — Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney (D - Cold Spring) lobbied for federal funding for the new Tappan Zee Bridge during a hearing on infrastructure needs in the country held by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee held in Washingtoninfrastructure needs in the country held by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee held in WashingtonInfrastructure Committee held in Washington on Wednesday.

Congresswoman Slaughter was instrumental in securing federal funding for this project, which is a symbol of New York State's commitment to rebuilding its transportation infrastructure for the 21st century.

They must work within the confines of a new federal tax bill that makes it harder to raise taxes Long Islanders no longer can deduct, and which might very well stymie their ability to borrow for infrastructure.

Superstorm Sandy may have been the worst disaster to hit the LIPA electric grid, but the storm's aftermath brought a wave of changes that included a new system operator, badly needed technology and infrastructure upgrades, and more than $ 1.4 billion in federal funding to repair and prepare for the next big storm.

Speaking at a press conference with Puerto Rico's Gov. Ricardo Rossello, Cuomo pledged New York's support and said a «silver lining» to the storm would be the flood of federal recovery dollars and the chance to build back the infrastructure better than it was before.

At 1:30 p.m., Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney joins Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus and Assemblymen Frank Skartados and James Skoufis to announce new federal legislation to halt a U.S. Coast Guard proposal to expand mooring infrastructure on the Hudson River between Kingston and Yonkers, 2 Washington St., Newburgh.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's budget proposal could give New York a leg up when competing for federal infrastructure dollars, thanks to a proposal to streamline...

«High speed rail is coming to New York, because we along with our Federal partners recognize that retrenchment of our transportation infrastructure goals is not an option.

It is not the first time New York State has used the Clean Water Act to control energy infrastructure typically under federal jurisdiction.

The governor said he wanted Mr. Trump to be thinking about New York as he weighed decisions about infrastructure spending, federal tax deductions for state and local taxes, and the Affordable Care Act.

These awards are another step my administration has taken to protect New York's clean water supply, from forming the Clean Water Collaborative to securing a record Federal grant for water infrastructure improvements.»