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Mike Nasi with the group Balanced Energy Texas tells us why his group is opposed to a new federal proposal designed to reign in greenhouse gases.
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But some state officials, incensed by the new federal tax law's $ 10,000 limit on deductions for state and local taxes (SALT), appear to have forgotten this sage advice and are considering proposals to help their residents avoid these limits.
Dimon's Wednesday comments came in response to a question about a new proposal from the Federal Reserve that would require JPMorgan, the biggest bank in America, to hold more capital in reserve to protect against losses, even compared to its other mega-bank rivals.
Perth - based chairman of communications retailer Allphones, Tony Mitchell, has been appointed to a new federal government committee that will assess proposals to build a national broadband network.
Horner said Alberta has tried to address some of Ottawa's complaints about the current system by pitching its own proposal — one that would create a new national enforcement agency as well as a national systemic risk committee made up of all 13 regulators and chaired by the federal minister.
In addition to announcing the challenge to Apple's shareholder proposal, Greenlight also filed a lawsuit in U.S. federal court in New York to block the amendment, saying such a move violates shareholders» rights.
New York will remain steadfast in pushing back against federal encroachment efforts like the [Office of the Controller of the Currency's] proposal to impose a one - size - fits - all national bank charter that increases risk and seeks to usurp state sovereignty.»
As Congress continues to consider hurricane relief funding, the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget re-released its «A Mini-Bargain to Improve the Budget» proposal with a new plan to help finance disaster relief efforts.
The disclosures come on the heels of last week's proposals by Republican lawmakers to provide several new tax benefits for multinational companies, including cutting the federal corporate income tax rate to 20 percent from 35 percent.
In doing so, the Federal Government always pursued the goal of reaching a compromise proposal that builds on tried and tested foundations, whilst also providing answers to the specific new challenges of the globally booming organic sector since it regards the safeguarding of a clear, appropriate and reliable EU legal framework as a key instrument in efforts to promote organic agriculture.
On the eve of Vice President Mike Pence's visit to the Buffalo area, Schumer urged New Yorkers to demand an explanation about Republican proposals to eliminate a major federal tax deduction used by millions of state residents.
Some fair housing advocates in western New York are slamming the proposal by HUD Secretary Ben Carson is proposing that would raise the rent for people who receive federal housing subsidies.
What's more, New York also stands to lose a big chunk of its federal Medicaid funding if Congress ever manages to get a deal on repeal and replacement of Obamacare, with the most recent proposal — Cassidy - Graham — calling for block granting those funds, in a move that would hurt New York more than any other state, Cuomo said.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposal to change the state tax code to get around the loss of deductions under the new federal law is «the work of a mind severed from reason and reality,» GOP gubernatorial candidate John DeFrancisco, the deputy state Senate majority leader, said.
Former Vice President Al Gore and Gov. Andrew Cuomo today denounced the Trump administration's proposal to open up new areas to offshore drilling, and the governor announced that the state would formally request that New York be excluded from any federal move to expand offshore drillinew areas to offshore drilling, and the governor announced that the state would formally request that New York be excluded from any federal move to expand offshore drilliNew York be excluded from any federal move to expand offshore drilling.
Rep. Peter King, other New York members of Congress and comedian Jon Stewart denounced as «downright irresponsible» a Trump administration proposal that would change the leadership of a federal health program that provides aid to 9/11 first responders.
Cuomo rarely criticizes President Trump by name, though the New York governor does frequently rail against federal Republican proposals, like repealing Obamacare.
On Thursday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo will detail his proposals to help New Yorkers affected by changes to the federal tax law.
ALBANY — On the eve of Vice President Mike Pence's visit to the Buffalo area, Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer on Monday urged New Yorkers to demand an explanation about Republican proposals to eliminate a major federal tax deduction used by millions of state residents.
«For many higher - income New Yorkers, everyone is still waiting to see what's going to happen with the federal tax proposals,» DiNapoli said.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli issued a report that finds New York residents «stand to lose more than $ 72 billion in reported deductions for income and property taxes» if the proposals to change the federal tax code are approved.
The budget includes his proposal to help those negatively impacted by the new federal tax code, which caps a deduction for state and federal taxes that is especially popular in high - tax states such as New Yonew federal tax code, which caps a deduction for state and federal taxes that is especially popular in high - tax states such as New YoNew York.
The Assembly also expects to include Cuomo's proposal to create a voluntary payroll tax and charitable entities in his plan to mitigate the effect of a new federal tax on some high salaried New Yorkers who also pay high property taxnew federal tax on some high salaried New Yorkers who also pay high property taxNew Yorkers who also pay high property taxes.
The proposal comes on the heels of two federal political corruption cases last week involving elected officials in New York.
New York State Rifle and Pistol Association President Tom King, however, blasted Heastie's proposal and said regulation of the devices should be left to the federal government.
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo vowed to fight back against Washington Republicans on Tuesday with a $ 168 billion state budget proposal that lays out spending on schools and mass transit while also confronting greater uncertainty in federal funding.
Senator Chuck Schumer speaks during a news conference announcing that he will urge the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to expedite approval of Suffolk County's proposal to construct a new wastewater treatment plant at the Brookhaven Calabro Airport in Shirley on Monday, Feb. 9, 2015.
ALBANY — The Cuomo administration on Wednesday detailed several proposals that could allow some higher - income, middle - class New Yorkers to avoid paying more federal taxes under the new tax cut law passed in Washington last monNew Yorkers to avoid paying more federal taxes under the new tax cut law passed in Washington last monnew tax cut law passed in Washington last month.
Legislators and business leaders said they will require days to analyze the proposals and many question whether the Internal Revenue Service, Congress or the White House would allow the effort to avoid the provision of the new federal tax law.
New York lawmakers have passed two proposals to let state residents skirt the new $ 10,000 federal cap on state and local tax deductioNew York lawmakers have passed two proposals to let state residents skirt the new $ 10,000 federal cap on state and local tax deductionew $ 10,000 federal cap on state and local tax deductions.
In recent weeks, as Nixon began her upstart campaign, Cuomo has been talking about a budget proposal that would require school districts within cities with a population of more than 125,000 people — New York City, Buffalo, Syracuse, Yonkers and Rochester — to submit an annual plan detailing the allocation of local, state and federal funds by school building.
The President's proposals balance the federal budget only on paper, and make it harder for New York to balance its budget.
«It's unfortunate that Rob Astorino's belated response to combating college sexual assault is to issue a proposal that violates federal law and runs counter to what virtually every other student and advocacy organization in New York has called for, showcasing what little thought he put into this very real issue.»
A diverse group of local governments, environmental protection organizations, business groups, recreational enthusiasts, newspapers and former federal and state government officials and environmental leaders are asking New York State voters to help make the Adirondacks and Catskills safer for residents and visitors alike by voting Yes for Ballot Proposal # 3 — The Public Health and Safety Land Account — this Election Day.
Several Republican senators said they couldn't support a proposal to codify into New York state law the abortion rights afforded to women in the federal Roe v. Wade decision.
The governor's proposal would raise the threshold for New York's estate tax from the current $ 1 million to $ 5.25 million, which is the current federal rate of taxation.
A report from the comptroller's office found that a proposal to eliminate the state and local tax deductions from federal income tax forms could result in a loss of $ 72 billion in deductions for New Yorkers.
With two states affected, either Cuomo or New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie had the power under federal law to kill the proposal if they took action by Dec. 21.
Each proposal is aimed at offsetting the new federal cap on deductibility by shifting state and local taxes to fully deductible tax payments such as the payroll tax and charitable donations.
Cuomo, who calls the federal tax proposal «devastating» for New York, said some tough decisions will need to be made.
Mayor Bill de Blasio pledged that President - Elect Donald Trump's proposal to implement the use of stop - and - frisk nationwide are not going to fly with him — noting the federal government can threaten deny New York City money, but can't force it to change its policing methods.
On Monday, Donovan unveiled a new proposal to strip funding away from «sanctuary cities» if those cities do not cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.
Cuomo had promised to provide details in Tuesday's budget address about his proposal for a new payroll tax and a novel use of charitable contributions to help offset a new federal cap on the deductibility of state and local taxes.
Cuomo says he tried to talk to Ryan about the federal tax overhaul program and a provision to end the deduction for state and local taxes, a proposal the governor says would be a death blow to New York.
Federal officials said they would consider a proposal to allow new signs to go up, Federal Highway Administration spokesman Doug Hecox said in an emailed statement Monday after he said he only learned about the state's new tourism campaign from Newsday on Friday.
The leader of the state Senate on Thursday threw cold water on Gov. Cuomo's proposal to impose a new payroll tax to offset changes to the federal tax code that places limits on state and local deductions.
A Faso spokesman said the congressman had «no connection» with The New York State Association of Realtors, but assumed they were referring to proposals advanced by the Republican majority in Congress to eliminate or limit deductions on mortgage interest and property taxes on federal returns.
Those proposals include stripping public officials who are convicted of corruption of their pensions, while also new penalties for those who use county committees to circumvent donor limits — another area in which de Blasio has come under scrutiny by federal investigators.
NEW YORK — Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday that his and Gov. Chris Christie's proposal to split the cost of a cross-Hudson rail tunnel with the federal government was not a starting point for negotiations, but rather «the endpoint.»
Rep. Lee Zeldin announced a new proposal that would suspend the sale and marketing of Plum Island to private buyers and require an additional federal study of the sale.