Sentences with phrase «state commitment to the project»

What they're looking for at the very least is a state commitment to the project.

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But with the disease still killing a child in Africa every few minutes, those eager to finish the job are worried that the presidency of the United States — a crucial funding source for international malaria control efforts — is now passing to a man whose commitment to global health projects is uncertain.

Dimon's stated narrative is that the project it s part of a commitment to New York City that includes creating new construction - related jobs.

Mass Audubon is confident that the state's commitment will also jump - start the second phase of the $ 900,000 project by demonstrating success in bringing the vision of a new, accessible Visitor Center to reality.

Established to conduct the first large - scale experimental social research project in the United States, Mathematica's commitment to innovation drives us to develop new methods, explore emerging fields, and apply new technologies in ways our early employees could barely have imagined.

Last year, Shedd Aquarium announced its commitment to helping reduce the public's use of single - use plastics as a founder of the Aquarium Conservation Project, a coalition made up of 19 accredited aquariums across the United States banning together to tackle the problem on a national scale.

Among other notable projects was the commissioning of the Ojuloge Monument Park opposite the National Arts Theatre in Iganmu, where he reiterated the commitment of his administration to enhance the tourism potentials of the State.

Besides assisting communities affected by state facility closures, these funds will be used to provide more than $ 130 million for competitively determined economic development projects put forward by the Regional Councils, $ 100 million for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's capital program and $ 10 million towards the State's existing commitment for the New York City Empowerment state facility closures, these funds will be used to provide more than $ 130 million for competitively determined economic development projects put forward by the Regional Councils, $ 100 million for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's capital program and $ 10 million towards the State's existing commitment for the New York City Empowerment State's existing commitment for the New York City Empowerment Zone.

So, what Dr. Duffuor had clearly stated as an «in principle acceptance» with several approval conditions was, after the illegal Framework Agreement was signed between Woyome and Dzifa Attivor, being represented to the Chief of Staff as a firm commitment to acquire a 24 % stake in the phantom project.

It is our position that we should not begin projects in the state without the knowledge, commitment and collaboration of the home government because this will help us in future planning to agree even before we propose any project.

The Governor not only defended the projects that have already been completed or are in the works, he reasserted the state's commitment to the area.

The state - run ESD originally planned to fund its Kingsbridge commitment with money from the Transformative Investment Fund, a $ 400 million budgetary pool created by former State Sen. Dean Skelos last year to support projects, which senators would help pick, that «create or retain jobs» in New York City and on Long Isstate - run ESD originally planned to fund its Kingsbridge commitment with money from the Transformative Investment Fund, a $ 400 million budgetary pool created by former State Sen. Dean Skelos last year to support projects, which senators would help pick, that «create or retain jobs» in New York City and on Long IsState Sen. Dean Skelos last year to support projects, which senators would help pick, that «create or retain jobs» in New York City and on Long Island.

Though a coveted $ 500 million prize in the Upstate Revitalization Initiative eluded them, Capital Region economic development boosters on Thursday celebrated the $ 98.1 million commitment from the state to fund 114 diverse projects aimed at moving the area's economy forward.

Furthermore, in regards to concerns over the Interstate 81 reconstruction project, as the former commissioner of the New York State Department of Transportation, I can tell you that the veto of this bill is separate and distinct from the state's unwavering commitment to improving its infrastructure in Central New State Department of Transportation, I can tell you that the veto of this bill is separate and distinct from the state's unwavering commitment to improving its infrastructure in Central New state's unwavering commitment to improving its infrastructure in Central New York.

As part of Oneida County's commitment to upgrade Griffiss International Airport in order to work with existing and potential employers and create growth and economic opportunity, Oneida County leveraged federal and state funding to rehabilitate a facility known as Hangar 783, an important project that can increase the airport's ability to serve corporate tenants.

Reporting for the Excelsior Jobs Program is a good model to follow because it includes most of the metrics necessary to have a complete picture of recipients» commitments, actual performance, and incentives issued.3 Another good example is the downloadable data on Industrial Development Agency (IDA) projects provided on the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) website, although quality metrics should include annual numbers, and not just totals.4 See Appendix A for a recommended list of metrics.

«New York State's commitment to 1366 Technologies was contingent upon their securing additional financing, and since they have withdrawn from their DOE loan agreement, we won't be able to move forward with the project at this time,» said Empire State Development spokesman Jason Conwall.

He, like others, says the state's commitment — even if the $ 300 million is allocated over several years — is critical to keeping the project on track.

The Eko Nke Nkoo (Lagos is Learning) project was launched in 2016 as part of the commitment of Governor Ambode's administration to increase the State's literacy level from 87 percent to 95 percent by the year 2019.

The contribution is part of the state's previously announced $ 15 million commitment to the project, drawn from the state's capital projects budget.

Though a coveted $ 500 million prize in the URI eluded them, Capital Region economic development boosters celebrated the $ 98.1 million commitment from the state to fund 114 diverse projects aimed at moving the area's economy forward.

In the latter half of 2014, Mr. Cuomo tripled down on SolarCity, raising the state's commitment to $ 750 million, from $ 225 million, even as he hopped across western New York, collecting campaign donations from at least two developers connected to Buffalo Billion projects, in the run - up to his successful bid for a second term.

Congresswoman Slaughter was instrumental in securing federal funding for this project, which is a symbol of New York State's commitment to rebuilding its transportation infrastructure for the 21st century.

The multi-series collaboration will represent the largest film or television project commitment in the history of the state, according to the governor's office.

I thank all of our partners, including Governor Andrew Cuomo, Congressman Brian Higgins, State Assembly Member Crystal Peoples - Stokes and State Senator Tim Kennedy, for their commitment to this important project that complements the successes on Jefferson Avenue and surrounding East Side neighborhoods.»

«(It's) a great example of the state's commitment to future generations of New Yorkers,» New NY Bridge Project Director Jamey Barbas agreed.

Osinbajo said the completion of the water project was part of the commitment of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) government to the people of Zaria, Kaduna State and Nigeria as a whole.

«New York state played an instrumental role in every major decision related to the dredging project and approved and oversaw the work and does not dispute that GE met all of its commitments,» reads the GE statement.

I especially want to thank Governor Cuomo for his strong commitment to a project that has made the Aud one of the best facilities of its kind in the state, and that has spurred the economic renaissance of downtown Utica.»

Gov. Andrew Cuomo once claimed that the dilapidated Amtrak shaft carrying commuters under the Hudson River from New Jersey into Manhattan was «not my tunnel» when the federal government asked to put up state cash toward its repair — but today he insisted that the «Gateway» project to refurbish the tube and construct a parallel conduit for trains is «desperately needed,» and demanded President Donald Trump honor his predecessor's commitments to funding it.

The projects are part of the Governor's NY Parks 2020 plan, a multi-year commitment to revitalize the state park system.

Solar project up and running in 12 months Financial support for Power Africa has extended beyond the State Department's initial $ 7 billion commitment to include contributions from other agencies, such as the Millennium Challenge Corp., created by Congress in 2004 to link foreign aid to good governance.

It says: «Given rising levels of child poverty in the UK, and much steeper increases projected for the next few years, this conclusion could not be more important or topical, especially in light of stated government commitment to promoting social mobility.

Few of the E.U. member states, whose research ministries and other institutions were expected to contribute $ 570 million to the overall budget, have yet made any commitments, which could affect the project's ambitious scope and timeline.

With a sustained national commitment, the United States could obtain substantial energy - efficiency improvements, new sources of energy, and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions through the accelerated deployment of existing and emerging energy technologies, according to the prepublication copy of the capstone report of the America's Energy Future project of the National Research Council, the operating arm of the National Academy of Sciences and National Academy of Engineering.

«This is a major commitment on the part of the Ed School faculty to international education that could set the stage for continuous work with federal and state government agencies and institutions in Mexico,» says Ford Foundation Professor Fernando Reimers, who is the principal investigator for this research project.

The present «common core» standards project is an ad hoc coming together of two membership organizations, the CCSSO and the NGA, joined (with varying levels of commitment) by most (but not all) states, to develop the first round of K — 12 standards in math and reading / writing / speaking / listening.

The purpose of Lessons from the Bay (Grades 3 - 6) provided through VDOE is to help Virginia school teachers of grades 3 through 6 incorporate into their classrooms a variety of activities and projects related to protecting and restoring the Chesapeake Bay watershed, in keeping with the state's commitment in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement.

Part of the project's initial success was due to a joint commitment from the state's workforce development board, Workforce West Virginia — which committed $ 224,000 in funding and helped promote and evaluate the program — and the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce, which agreed to help mobilize the employer community in the state to get the program off the ground.

These practices include the TEACCH structures developed at the University of North Carolina; Project - Based Learning strategies and tools; a multi-dimensional emphasis on Character Development; a commitment to Arts Integration as a support to high rigor and; a state - of - the - art Diagnostic and Evaluation center that uses highly - skilled professionals and practices to identify the programs and services each student needs to reach his or her optimal academic potential.

After just eight months, there were 101,000 virtual reference sessions and the State Library Board has continued their commitment to the project by awarding federal funds each year since.

Goldens are the third-most popular dogs in the United States, which made it easier for researchers to find 3,000 subjects; they also tend to have besotted owners who pay close attention to their health - an important criteria for a project that demands years of owner commitment.

The United States and China will make equal funding commitments to the project and will seek additional funding commitments from other countries and the private sector.

Last month, Cuomo announced $ 1.4 billion in funding for 26 renewable energy projects, calling it the single - largest commitment to renewable energy by a state.

Building on the success of its $ 400 million in commitments across 21 projects and robust pipeline of deals, NY Green Bank is today committing to work with the private sector to raise new funds, assist other states in the establishment of new Green Bank offices, and provide capacity to those new Green Banks for back - end services including due diligence, underwriting and general technical support.

«Achieving commercial operation of this flagship solar project is a key milestone for our organization, and a testament to the commitment and capability of the entire EDF Renewables team,» stated Ryan Pfaff, Executive Vice President of EDF Renewables.

For this reason, a joint research project between Widener University Commonwealth Law School and the University of Auckland recommended in Paris that national climate commitments be stated in tons of emissions over a specific period rather than percent reductions by a given date because waiting to the end of specific period to achieve percent reductions will cause the total tons of ghg emitted to be higher than if reductions are made earlier.

Expanding the state's commitment to renewable energy projects is not only an opportunity to make New York a leader in the clean energy industry, it's an investment in long term, sustainable middle class jobs in our state.

«We at Scenic Hudson are thrilled that Governor Spitzer has made a strong commitment to the 400th anniversary of Hudson's sail up the river through his State of the State address and his commitment of financial resources to the celebration including «legacy projects» that will create new parks to enable people to enjoy the Hudson River.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo recently announced $ 1.4 billion in funding for 26 large - scale renewable energy projects across the state, the single largest commitment to renewable energy by a state in U.S. history.