Sentences with phrase «spending in the state budget»

Former NYC Councilman Anthony Como is out with a new TV ad that attacks his Democratic target, Queens Sen. Joe Addabbo (also a former NYC councilman), for voting «124 times» to increase taxes and fees while also going along with $ 14 billion worth of new spending in the state budget.

The governor is tying the measures to spending in the state budget — a move that tests the limits of the governor's legal authority.

Senate Democrats are criticizing Gov. Andrew Cuomo tying new outside income disclosure requirements and per diem reforms to spending in the state budget, questioning whether the approach is constitutional, according to a letter obtained by Capital Tonight.

He's said he'll recommend an increase in school aid by perhaps as much as five percent over last year, but he's also promised to not raise overall spending in the state budget above two percent.

But he's promised to not raise overall spending in the state budget above 2 percent.

Last year, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office concluded that enacting medical malpractice reform would, on average, reduce malpractice insurance costs by 10 percent nationwide, and probably more in New York, resulting in a more than $ 300 million of overall reduction in health care spending in our state budget.

Cuomo this year is tying new disclosure laws and per diem reform to spending in the state budget as a way of getting state lawmakers to agree to the changes.

But he's promised to not raise overall spending in the state budget above 2 %.

The Council's «Tough Budget Choices» radio ad began playing in the Albany media market this morning, calling on lawmakers and the Governor to reduce spending in the state budget by making the same kind of difficult budget choices that legislatures in other states have done.

An increase of more than $ 800 million in education spending in the state budget will be targeted toward high needs school districts including Rochester.

Not exact matches

Many state tax systems are also inadequate to address coming budget shortfalls or to finance the kind of investment necessary to offset the drop in federal spending that will inevitably follow Congress's $ 1.5 trillion tax cut.

They also have recent real - world examples to make their case: Tax cuts in Kansas made by Gov. Sam Brownback failed to deliver the expected boost, forcing the state into years of grueling budget battles and harsh spending cuts to make up the gap.

As the 2016 fiscal year comes to a close, first - term Governor John Bel Edwards and the state legislature have been in crisis mode, struggling to close a fiscal 2017 budget gap that could run as high $ 800 million — and that is after $ 485 million in emergency spending cuts this year.

New Mexico's grinding budget crisis is taking a toll in courtrooms where overburdened attorneys have denied legal counsel to poor defendants, at museums reeling from layoffs and admission hikes, and at state universities and colleges grappling with steep spending cuts.

FILE - In this Aug. 24, 2016, file photo, New Mexico Finance and Administration Secretary Duffy Rodriguez, from left, Taxation and Revenue Secretary Demesia Padilla and Legislative Finance Committee Director David Abbey give testimony to lawmakers about state budget shortfalls in Red River, N.M. New Mexico's grinding budget crisis is taking a visible toll in courtrooms where overburdened attorneys have denied legal counsel to poor defendants, at museums reeling from layoffs and admission hikes, and at state universities and colleges grappling with steep spending cutIn this Aug. 24, 2016, file photo, New Mexico Finance and Administration Secretary Duffy Rodriguez, from left, Taxation and Revenue Secretary Demesia Padilla and Legislative Finance Committee Director David Abbey give testimony to lawmakers about state budget shortfalls in Red River, N.M. New Mexico's grinding budget crisis is taking a visible toll in courtrooms where overburdened attorneys have denied legal counsel to poor defendants, at museums reeling from layoffs and admission hikes, and at state universities and colleges grappling with steep spending cutin Red River, N.M. New Mexico's grinding budget crisis is taking a visible toll in courtrooms where overburdened attorneys have denied legal counsel to poor defendants, at museums reeling from layoffs and admission hikes, and at state universities and colleges grappling with steep spending cutin courtrooms where overburdened attorneys have denied legal counsel to poor defendants, at museums reeling from layoffs and admission hikes, and at state universities and colleges grappling with steep spending cuts.

[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.

The first recommendation states «That the federal government, acknowledging the current fiscal situation, restrict new spending commitments in the upcoming budget and continue to reject new costly and irresponsible spending».

As part of its 2006 election platform, the Conservative Party promised to «create an Independent Budget Authority to provide objective analysis directly to Parliament about the state of the nation's finances and trends in the national economy; require government departments and agencies to provide timely information to the Parliamentary Budget Authority to ensure it has the information it needs to provide accurate analyses to Parliament; and ensure that government fiscal forecasts are updated quarterly and that they provide complete data for both revenue and spending forecasts».

Adding more infrastructure spending could put more pressure on state budgets — including in New York.

Nursing homes would get a nearly 4 percent increase in what they are paid to treat frail, elderly Floridians, while $ 318 million in Medicaid funding would be redistributed among the state's hospitals, under a proposed spending plan released Wednesday by a Senate budget panel.

In response to these strains, state and local governments have cut infrastructure investment, slashed support for higher education, cut spending on K — 12 education, cut spending on social benefits other than Medicaid, reduced administrative staff and reduced most other areas of the budget.

Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas has unleashed a spending spree in Tuesday's budget ahead of this year's state election with a record $ 13.7 b infrastructure spend.

* Matthew Guy: the state opposition leader will have little to attack politically in this budget other than big spending.

The Victorian government has unleashed a record $ 13.7 billion infrastructure spending spree in Tuesday's budget ahead of this year's state election, mostly across road, rail, hospitals and schools to meet the state's booming population.

Take more budget - friendly education options into consideration, such as community colleges and state schools, opt for night classes at a local university, or enroll in online programs to further your education without spending a lot of money.

Many Democrats say Trump's plan puts too much pressure on state and local government budgets and are calling for $ 1 trillion in federal spending.

And the June 2016 six - month stopgap budget provided for $ 8 billion more in spending than the state collects in tax revenues.

In California, home of the get - tough three - strikes - and - you're - out law, it's estimated that by 2020, $ 5 billion a year will be spent on health care for aging inmates — the amount of the state's entire prison budget for 2002.

Our summer transfer budget has been stated by the club as been in the region of # 75 million and when you consider that Arsenal fc have spent that amount on the combined fee's of Ozil and Sanchez, it's a bit harsh slating the powers that be at the club!

My concern is that in this era of draconian state education budget cuts (here in Texas, we rank second to last in per - student spending), state agencies, under pressure from cash - strapped districts, might be far too liberal in allowing these exempt — but often quite lucrative — fundraisers.

The budget is due Sunday, but already lawmakers are putting the finishing touches on a deal that includes plans to merge gambling oversight, a new infrastructure improvement plan for the state and a 4 percent boost in education spending through competitive grants.

And this Al - Monitor (a media site focused on Middle East which was accused of following «the agenda of the Iranian and Syrian governments and Hezbollah») article details a bit more the military budget and the growing trend of Iran's military spendings, although it does not state the current total defense budget and its numbers are considerably lower than SIPRI's for the past years, maybe because the fiscal year used in this article begins near 20th March:

'' The next two years will provide no shortage of challenges for our Conference, its partners in government and all New Yorkers: A multi-billion dollar budget deficit needing closure, a government that is still too big and spends too much, chronic unemployment, some of the nation's highest taxes and a continued lack of public confidence in state government,» Kolb said.

The budget resolution backed by Republicans in the state Senate on Thursday rejects $ 1 billion in tax increases while also seeking to spend $ 265 million on fighting the opioid addiction epidemic and bolster school security in the wake of a high school shooting in Florida.

Back in 2003, for example, the Assembly and Senate overrode the governor's budget vetoes for the first time in two decades, increasing state taxes over Pataki's opposition to restore billions of dollars in spending on schools, hospitals, nursing homes and localities.

The budget legislation keeps taxes flat, increases public education spending by $ 1 million, raises college tuition assistance and invests $ 2.5 billion in upgrades for the state's aging water infrastructure.

Cuomo told reporters last night that a combination of Washington's inability to act, the state's worsening finances and his desire to keep a promise to increase health care and education spending by 4 percent in the 2012 - 13 budget forced his hand here.

Such a move, however, would complicate the state budget talks with a potential switch in Senate leadership with the spending plan expected to pass by the end of the month.

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The free schools budget is out of control and the Secretary of State would rather sink another # 800 million into the black hole, rather than rein in spending.»

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.

Liberal advocates had been upset with the timing of the special election, namely holding it after the state budget is expected to be approved, thus giving Republicans in the Senate a chance to negotiate the spending plan.

At 12:30 p.m., Reclaim New York Initiative hosts a rally and press conference with residents and lawmakers to urge the removal of $ 1 billion in taxes and fees included in the governor's budget, and urge savings and oversight for economic development spending, Million Dollar Staircase, 3rd Floor, state Capitol, Albany.

The state Senate and Assembly passed dueling budget proposals, kicking off negotiations about how to spend at least $ 168 billion in taxpayer funds.

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.

New York City's finances look to be on solid ground, with a strong economy, a balanced budget and out - year gaps that are manageable under current conditions, according to state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli's assessment of the mayor's proposed spending plan, though there are risks in the years ahead.

The state budget includes no significant new controls or oversight on how the Cuomo administration spends money on economic development projects, and that troubles many lawmakers after federal prosecutors accused eight men of bid - rigging schemes in earlier development projects.

Cuomo's amended budget proposal didn't include the much - needed $ 12.5 million in state aid for the city of Albany on which Mayor Kathy Sheehan is relying to balance her own spending plan.

Flanagan renewed traditional Republican calls for the budget, including a permanent cap on property tax increases and a cap on spending increases at 2 percent enshrined in state law.