Sentences with phrase «state budget cuts»

The trend is a cause of concern for a judiciary that is having to become more efficient because of state budget cuts.

The approved 2011 - 12 state budget cut more than $ 1.2 billion in education spending.

From state budget cuts to federal tax reform, school funding faces real constraints from all sides.

That's hardly ever the case since the last state budget cut funding for teacher assistants.

Earlier state policy initiatives were greatly reduced or terminated during the last era of state budget cuts.

Also at 11 a.m., the Riders Alliance, Sen. Michael Gianaris, Assembly members Jeffrey Dinowitz, Robert Carroll, Carmen de la Rosa, Luis Sepulveda and others voice their opposition to the proposed state budget cut of $ 65 million to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, southeast corner of 40th Street and Seventh Avenue, Manhattan.

The E3 Alliance — a cradle - to - career partnership that unites education, community and business in central Texas — sat down with local superintendents to find out how best to deal with state budget cuts.

ALBANY, NY (10/03/2008)(readMedia)-- Gov. David Paterson's call for another special session of the state legislature to seek another $ 2 billion in state budget cuts raises serious issues about the future of public services in this state at a time when they will be needed most.

But drastic state budget cuts mean schools are running out of options, Domenech says.

This Evans guy is typical of when State Budgets cut Mental Health funds.

Meanwhile, Gov. Cuomo's new state budget cut $ 65 million from the MTA's budget.

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.

While I relish celebrating a full economic recovery, the cold hard truth is that we are only beginning to see the adverse effects of the severe state budget cuts handed down to our communities.

The education secretary is aiming to spread his gospel of teacher accountability, pushing education reform in the face of massive state budget cuts and his own recent decision to unilaterally waive components of the federal No Child Left Behind education law.

State budget cuts at any dollar level do not automatically require schools to adjust their calendars.

At 2:30 p.m., the state Child Welfare Coalition and the Citizens» Committee for Children of New York urge state lawmakers to reject state budget cuts targeted at vulnerable children, youth and families, third floor, outside state Senate Chambers, state Capitol, Albany.

Toeing the administration's line, Walcott slammed state budget cuts to the five boroughs, claiming the city was treated unfairly.

All this as state and local governments continue to struggle with their finances because of state budget cuts demanded by Governor Cuomo.

HARTFORD — Fears that looming state budget cuts and thousands of layoffs might cripple Connecticut's state parks and forest system are pushing some lawmakers and environmentalists to seek new ways of funding and new park protections.

BRIGHTON — It has been nearly eight years since state budget cuts closed Camp Gabriels, a minimum security work camp.

While the federal component of research funding remains federal, state budget cuts threaten U.S. research quality, educators say.

• M. Night Shyamalan forced across the northern border due to Pennsylvania state budget cuts.

They also are coping with six - figure state budget cuts and a new wave of regulation, the result of action in 2009 by the Wisconsin Legislature and Governor.

While the union blames state budget cuts, pay and benefit increases resulting from its last collective - bargaining agreement accounted for half the budget hole.

Despite their growing popularity and performance, continued state budget cuts undermine charter operations and threaten some of the same schools that are among Arizona's top performers.

Necessary state budget cuts could be a boon, rather than a burden, to education if state governors and legislators adopt meaningful education reforms by introducing more competition and school choice in their states.

Despite state budget cuts for all schools, federal grants of up to $ 575,000 in startup and initial operating capital have continued to enable new charters to get off the ground.

Opponents continuously argued state budget cuts over several years forced local districts to furlough teachers and trim school days from the calendar.

State budgets cuts within the department also eliminated the positions of associate state school superintendent Hill, who earns $ 133,004, and a business and technology analyst, Melody Bennett, who has an annual salary of $ 52,992.

Proposition 30 is the only solution that will end the chronic state budget cuts that have severely harmed our schools, and provide increased funding and stability for California's historically volatile budget, putting schools and public safety first.

(RALEIGH, NC)- If the new analysis released by the Annie E. Casey Foundation is any indication, previous investments in the health and education of children in North Carolina have generated dividends, returns which now stand in jeopardy due to recent state budget cuts and eroding family economic security.

On Monday at 11 a.m. on the southeast corner of 40th Street and 7th Avenue, «Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz will be joined by colleagues, community leaders, and MTA supporters at this conference hosted by the Riders Alliance to voice their opposition to the proposed state budget cut of $ 65 million to the MTA.

With poverty rates in Illinois increasing and postsecondary attainment more important than ever, a new report from the Partnership for College Completion reveals low completion rates, persistent achievement gaps between groups, and highlights how the rising cost of college combined with state budget cuts has put college diplomas farther out of reach for low - income students and students of color.

Scott County Schools Superintendent Kevin Hub estimates, after hearing Gov. Matt Bevin's budget address Tuesday, that his district could take at least «a $ 10 million hit» in state budget cuts, $ 2.1 million of that in transportation.

At a time when state budget cuts are currently hurting students and teachers at neighborhood public schools, CEA President Sheila Cohen said it would have been unconscionable for the state «to divert precious education funds to expand charter schools at the expense of traditional public schools and to the detriment of all students, but especially minority students in the state's poorest school districts.»

Dozens of teachers, parents, students and others who supported closing schools spoke passionately about state budget cuts to public education and the impact on students, teachers and other school workers.

Severe state budget cuts and declining enrollment are forcing urban districts across the nation to consider what often is a last resort — closing schools.

the massive state budget cuts, despite the federal stimulus, that have affected education spending; and

The Education Committee of the Mississippi Senate has approved a bill aimed at helping school districts cope with fiscal strains created by state budget cuts.

Prepared for the New York Women's Foundation, this brief finds that three years of state budget cuts have frayed the safety net during a time of growing need, making it harder for low - income women to access income and job supports as well as vital supportive services, and to secure jobs with a future.

The state budget cuts facing NYC would be the worst blow it has sustained since the repeal of the commuter tax in 1999, say Mayor Bloomberg and NYC Council Speaker Christine Quinn.

Mayor Bloomberg had said that state budget cuts would lead to the layoffs of thousands of teachers.

ALBANY, NY (11/12/2008)(readMedia)-- CSEA is appalled by both the tone and substance of Gov. David Paterson's latest round of proposed state budget cuts.

Just what the state budget cuts mean for New York City remains in sharp dispute.

But state budget cuts to the facility have seen eight staff terminated last December; the facility is now working with a skeleton crew, and the frequency of Adirondack lake monitoring is expected to be slashed by two - thirds.