Sentences with phrase «of public financing»

Lawmakers were also unable to reach agreement on proposals to raise the state's minimum wage and to create a system of public financing for elections.

He also repeated his desire to establish a system of public financing for campaigns once a candidate has met a threshold of financial support from a sufficient number of small donors.

Given the current economic climate, and the state of public finances, it will be a very important statement.

Supporters of public financing of campaigns see this as potentially forcing change, both by limiting contributions and providing public financing to those who want it.

All of these candidates who pulled out of public financing put political need ahead of public interest.

But he's not a supporter of the public financing proposals.

The primary purpose of the Policy is to support the fight against financial crimes and corruption, promote accountability and enhance transparency in the management of public finances.

The organization spent more than $ 1.3 million lobbying state government on the issue of public financing last year.

But it shows that the promise of a public financing system can entice candidates — even those from political parties which have for decades opposed the idea on ideological grounds — to participate.

«The governor will continue to fight for the creation of public financing of elections,» the book states.

The compromise version of the public financing system is opposed by advocates and good - government organizations who had hoped for a broader, statewide version of the program.

Our experienced lawyers have in - depth knowledge of relevant central and local government considerations in the delivery of public finance transactions.

At the very least, passage of the public financing of political campaigns will be an heavier lift.

«I do have an understanding of public finances that I didn't have before when I was a minister,» she said.

The hearing, which featured witnesses critical of public financing along with some supporters, lasted most of the morning and into the early afternoon.

If implemented, the half - hearted effort at reform, would have allowed opponents to point to the poorly crafted model as an example of the failure of public financing.

Children should not be the ones to pay the price for any political effort to gain control of public finances.

This will include identifying the competencies needed by the finance function, including specialist skills, and ensuring it can access the skills and experience to exercise stewardship of public finances.

This brief reviews sources and models of public financing of early care and education and makes recommendations for improving upon what currently exists so as to remove barriers to increasing program access and quality.

In addition to reporting on finance already provided, developed country Parties commit to submit indicative information on future support every two years, including projected levels of public finance.

Our public finance practice includes acting as bond counsel and as counsel to underwriters, issuers, borrowers, credit enhancement providers and trustees on a wide range of public finance structures.

Set up an unrealistic scenario requiring a large amount of public financing assistance that will be rejected by the same fan base frustrated with the product and ownership's attitude towards the fans.

But, in reality, based on what I've learned over the past couple of months, I'm now a proponent of public financing.

There's also some pushing back on the polling of public financing and the point Republican lawmakers make when saying taxpayers don't support public dollars going toward political activities.

A fascinating study in the unintended consequences of public financing of elections.

What we need is a combination of a public finance mechanism with strong mitigation commitments based on historical responsibility.

The report argues that if done in a structured way, every euro of public finance could leverage up to 10 euro from the private sector.

Making $ 50 billion of public finance available must remain a key ask for developing countries and the steps towards achieving it should be taken NOW!

It presents a detailed picture of public finance for all energy — clean, fossil fuel, or otherwise.

But I'd say that there's a very important reason to take that risk: namely, the state of the public finances.

The groups also said a system of public financing for political campaigns should be included in a «comprehensive» package.

In addition to the promise of public financing, the fact that the governor's office is open makes it more appealing.

This past legislative session brought the creation of a public financing program, but only for the state comptroller's race this year.

The Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy (Cipfa), which published the findings today, warned the effects would be particularly felt in local councils with responsibility for schools, due to the lengthy holidays teachers receive.

Marois, however, will ultimately find herself constrained by the dreadful state of public finances in Quebec, which is Canada's most indebted province.

Export credit agencies — including Ex-Im Bank — are collectively the largest source of public financing for coal and other fossil fuel projects abroad.

Campaign finance reform advocates kicked off a mailing campaign this week, targeting specific districts as they ratchet up their efforts in support of a public financing system.

He also represents real estate developers, municipalities and underwriters in various other forms of public financing transactions, including tax increment and pilot financings.

Bryan D. Victor, a partner in the Sacramento office, is a member of the Public Finance practice group.

Mr Barker said he was making a comparison between the tough economic times of the 1980s and the state of public finances at the end of the last Labour government.

The party is in the Fair Elections coalition that has been running ads in favor of the public financing program.

Senate Republicans have cited the cost of public financing, as well as the concern that voters wouldn't want to use public dollars to pay for political activity.

There is no doubt that a small donor matching program — as part of a public financing law — would do just that.»

That is despite last week's Autumn Statement giving a gloomy assessment of the public finances over the next five years, with growth and tax receipts downgraded for the rest of this Parliament.

Antonacci said the new system of public financing makes it possible to run.

He expressed the hope that government would continue with the rigorous process of examination and tests that would bring out the best that the nation could offer, adding that the administration was also implementing a major reform of public finance system, emphasising integrity and fiscal prudence.

And on the Maine race, this is EXACTLY the point of the public financing laws in Maine.

«Our law is very clear that you may not solicit contributions of any amount from other sources and if you do then you're in violation of the public financing statute and you have to refund all of the unexpended state monies in your account as of the date of the violation.»

Today, China — one of the largest providers of public financing for infrastructure worldwide — agreed to work towards strictly controlling public investment flowing into projects with high pollution and carbon emissions both domestically and internationally.