Sentences with phrase «program saves the state money»

And, in contrast, I'd be very, very surprised if Arizona's program saves the state money — although again, we all are left to merely guess since the laws don't provide for the data needed to concretely answer the question.

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This program has saved Indiana money, and maintained the health care security of Indiana state workers while increasing their take home pay.

Pilot programs in a number of states, including Queensland and South Australia, have shown that businesses that sell food can save money by diverting food waste at source.

Stefan Harvey, infant nutrition program director for the Washington - based center, said 6 out of the 10 states with the largest infant nutrition programs have adopted competitive bidding rather than the open market system to save the most money.

The order calls for the creation of a new Medicaid Redesign Team to find ways to save money within the Medicaid program for the Governor's upcoming state budget proposal for the 2011 - 12 Fiscal Year.

The order calls for the creation of a new Medicaid Redesign Team to find ways to save money within the Medicaid program for the upcoming state budget for the 2011 - 12 Fiscal Year.

The Cuomo administration says the program actually saves money for the state by leveraging federal aid for certain noncitizens whose care is now fully paid for with state dollars.

The Team, established by an Executive Order announced by Governor Cuomo in his State of the State address, is charged with finding ways to save money within the Medicaid program for the upcoming state budget for the 2011 - 12 Fiscal State of the State address, is charged with finding ways to save money within the Medicaid program for the upcoming state budget for the 2011 - 12 Fiscal State address, is charged with finding ways to save money within the Medicaid program for the upcoming state budget for the 2011 - 12 Fiscal state budget for the 2011 - 12 Fiscal Year.

He said when the state took over the growth of Medicaid costs from counties in 2005, it reorganized the program and made it more efficient, to save money.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo just released the names of the team tasked with coming up with ways to save money in the state's behemonth Medicaid program in time to implement those suggestions in the 2011 - 2012 budget.

«The message for other states is clear: investment in well - funded, recovery - oriented, comprehensive community mental health programs clearly improves lives of people with serious mental illness, and may also save money from reduced dependency and incarcerations in this population.»

The letter said that «in addition to saving money, ending the current MOX program would be in the (United States») national security interest.»

Furthermore, the program has been shown to save the state money, advancing the constitutional exhortation for «efficiency.»

Schools districts that rely on bond insurance to help them save money on the borrowing they do for construction projects and special programs could be affected by major ups and downs in that industry, at a time when many districts are already nervous about state budget cuts and a sagging national economy.

Other economists used their analytical tools in lawsuits arguing that states failed to provide adequate education for all students, while others developed models to show that spending public money on dropout - prevention programs would actually save taxpayer money if the dropouts were later incarcerated.

Five years ago, Indiana launched a private school voucher program that aimed to provide an alternative to faltering public schools while saving the state money by essentially outsourcing the education of some students.

Despite research that suggests high - quality programs both help students succeed in the long run and save taxpayers money that would be spent on interventions later, Utah does not have a comprehensive state - run early education preschool program.

«Cutting this program does not save the state money.

The option of shifting retiree health benefit costs to the federal government by requiring retirees to enroll in Medicare Advantage plans would save the state more money than eliminating the state - funded retiree health benefit altogether for new hires, according to the report that was authored by legislative staff at the Program Evaluation Division.

The proposed School Choice Scholarship Act (HB 1607) creates a scholarship tax credit program that is designed to save money by reducing state spending more than it reduces tax revenue.

Existing ESA programs have been shown to greatly increase parents» satisfaction with their children's schooling and save the state money.

But, even then, a voucher program can save states money.

Instead of real reform, they are offering a program aimed mostly at saving the state money at the expense of schools.

The school voucher program in Indiana saved the state money in the first years, but after it began enrolling more students it's creating a deficit.

Grossman is enrolled in a Medicaid program known as HUSKY A, whose eligibility has been tightened by Connecticut lawmakers looking to save money in the state budget.

But Daniels says he believes the program isn't only offering voucher students a more rigorous curriculum — it's also saving the state money.

High - quality early childhood programs in the United States result in fewer referrals to special education programs, reduced grade repetition and increased high school graduation rates — advancements that save taxpayers money and provide a long - term boost to the economy.

Supporters of the program say it provides more educational opportunities for families and saves money the state would have otherwise paid to send students to public school.

Neither Mr. Bedrick nor I can know if he's correct in the statement, «Well - designed STC programs such as those in Arizona, Florida, and Pennsylvania actually save states money by decreasing state expenditures more than they decrease state tax revenue.»

They also tout the programs» financial benefits, predicting that states will save money, as sufficient numbers of students leave public schools to offset losses to state revenues from tax credits.

You can earn up to 120 % of the area's median income and still be eligible for some money - saving programs from nonprofits, state and local governments and even banks.

You can earn up to 120 % of the area median income and still be eligible for some money - saving programs from nonprofits, state and local governments and even banks.

Your lender can also introduce you to federal or state programs that provide specialized mortgages with lower down payments, grants for down payments, or other ways you can save money.

These programs help all of us — including residents, businesses, cities, towns and State government — to save money on our energy bills, reduce our carbon footprint and add to the 15,000 clean energy jobs in our economy.

Investing in high levels of clean energy and widespread energy efficiency programs can save money for a majority of households in each of the contiguous states, according to a Synapse modeling study released today.

Among them: the Energy Star program, which aims to improve energy efficiency and save consumers money; infrastructure assistance to Alaska Native villages and the Mexico border; a grant program that helps cities and states combat air pollution; and an office that focuses on environmental justice issues.

Analyses by NRDC and others show a tighter RGGI cap will provide more money for state clean energy programs that save consumers money.

The idea that investing heavily in clean energy and energy efficiency programs will save households money may be surprising to some, but in the third and final brief in the series, released today, Synapse discusses the logic behind why this is the case and why — if it's so appealing — states haven't already embarked on similar trajectories.

Programs like Lead By Example, which was designed to upgrade the efficiency of energy systems in state buildings, thereby saving the state money, have languished.

Around 17,000 or 20 percent of all Utah state workers will shift to a new four - day, ten - hour work schedule beginning in August as part of the state's one - year «Working 4 Utah» pilot program to save energy and money.

Our state approved defensive driving program is exactly what you need to save yourself some time and money.

If you're often on the road, you have probably learned how to be a safe driver, and you will save money through State Farm's Drive Safe and Save program, which gives you up to a 50 percent discount after they've analyzed your driving abilities through their save money through State Farm's Drive Safe and Save program, which gives you up to a 50 percent discount after they've analyzed your driving abilities through their Save program, which gives you up to a 50 percent discount after they've analyzed your driving abilities through their app.

In most states, certain retirement funds, such as money saved in 401 (k) programs, are protected from lawsuits up to specified limits.

Did you know that senior drivers can save money on their car insurance by taking an online Colorado State Approved Mature Driver Program?

This is useful if you plan to access your computer remotely for any reason: it allows you to retain access to your files and programs, while keeping the PC in a low - power state to save electricity (and of course, money).

This year, the Legislature has a chance to save money and protect Medicaid patients» right to choose their own providers; however, several lawmakers want to push ahead with the wasteful and discriminatory state - only program.

«Examples include the NC Healthy Start Foundation, which supports better birth outcomes and saves the state money through lower healthcare costs, and pre-k programs, which help narrow reading and math achievement gaps and increase the state's graduation rate.»

Extensive research shows that evidence - based, voluntary home visiting programs improve child and family outcomes, and save money for states and taxpayers.

Fred Dreher, director of commercial programs for Wisconsin Focus on Energy, sees a lack of retailers taking advantage of the free state - sponsored resource, even though Shopko is living proof that an energy efficiency plan saves money.