Sentences with phrase «state initiatives continue»

Jimino says along with public water supplies, private wells are being tested in the two communities as federal and state initiatives continue in Hoosick Falls to ensure people have safe drinking water.

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We continue to focus on initiatives to promote broad and seamless access for patients,» stated Jim Robinson, President and Chief Operating Officer of Alkermes.

California, for example, is continuing with its next - generation rail system, and other states are proceeding with their own high - speed rail initiatives.

Continuing on the topic of jobs, raising the minimum wage beyond the $ 7.25 federal hourly rate is a key ballot initiative for this midterm cycle in several red states including Alaska, Arkansas, South Dakota and Nebraska.

Important factors that may affect the Company's business and operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, operating in a highly competitive industry; changes in the retail landscape or the loss of key retail customers; the Company's ability to maintain, extend and expand its reputation and brand image; the impacts of the Company's international operations; the Company's ability to leverage its brand value; the Company's ability to predict, identify and interpret changes in consumer preferences and demand; the Company's ability to drive revenue growth in its key product categories, increase its market share, or add products; an impairment of the carrying value of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility in commodity, energy and other input costs; changes in the Company's management team or other key personnel; the Company's ability to realize the anticipated benefits from its cost savings initiatives; changes in relationships with significant customers and suppliers; the execution of the Company's international expansion strategy; tax law changes or interpretations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated business disruptions; the Company's ability to complete or realize the benefits from potential and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures; economic and political conditions in the United States and in various other nations in which we operate; the volatility of capital markets; increased pension, labor and people - related expenses; volatility in the market value of all or a portion of the derivatives we use; exchange rate fluctuations; risks associated with information technology and systems, including service interruptions, misappropriation of data or breaches of security; the Company's ability to protect intellectual property rights; impacts of natural events in the locations in which we or the Company's customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the Company's indebtedness and ability to pay such indebtedness; the Company's ownership structure; the impact of future sales of its common stock in the public markets; the Company's ability to continue to pay a regular dividend; changes in laws and regulations; restatements of the Company's consolidated financial statements; and other factors.

The foreign debt continues to be an issue and new voices have began to sound the need to look for ways to face it; (ii) At the national level two questions are concentrating increasing attention: one is the reassessment of the necessary role of the state to correct the distortions of a runaway market (currently discussed in Europe and in the discussions about the role the initiatives of «an active state has played in the economic development of Asian countries); the other is the need for a «participative democracy over against a purely representative formal democracy: in this sense the need to strengthen civil society with its intermediate organizations becomes an important concern; (iii) the struggle for collective and personal identity in a society in which forced immigration, dehumanizing conditions in urban marginal situations, and foreign cultural aggression and massification in many forms produce a degrading type of poverty where communal, family and personal identity are eroded and even destroyed.

Walmart, the largest food retailer in the United States, and other supercenters that often target budget - conscious consumers, are continuing to increase their organic food offerings — both Walmart and Target announced new organic food initiatives in 2014.

The company stated the revenue which the wines have been bringing in will be covered by cost of goods sold savings from its supply chain optimisation initiative and continued strong earnings growth from TWE's international Luxury and Masstige portfolios.

California Restaurant Month is a promotional initiative created by Visit California designed to encourage post-holiday, January travel to the Golden State, and to continue to position the state as the top culinary destinaState, and to continue to position the state as the top culinary destinastate as the top culinary destination.

§ § § Several CDC efforts are underway to continue supporting improvements in maternity care, including continuation of the mPINC survey, the EMPower breastfeeding project ¶ ¶ ¶ to support up to 100 hospitals in achieving Baby - Friendly designation, and continued support of state health departments to support breastfeeding initiatives.

It is also continuing PR initiatives it began even before the state Legislature and Gov. Andrew Cuomo came to an agreement as part of the recently approved budget to legalize ride hailing outside NYC.

«For the avoidance of doubt, we need to state it again that Dr. Ayeni is a law abiding and patriotic entrepreneur who continues to contribute to the growth of this economy and who, through business acumen and initiatives, continues to create employment opportunities to hundreds of Nigerians in the finance, telecommunications, oil and gas, maritime and real estate sectors, among others, of our economy.

Most of Schneiderman's environmental initiatives will almost certainly continue without him, in New York and other states.

The Business Council supports continued funding for the state's Regional Economic Development Councils, funding for the state to host more tourism related summits and initiatives that create private sector investment and job creation.

There is also a companion trial to the Percoco case in June, which is expected to probe pay - to - play allegations in Cuomo's «Buffalo Billion» revitalization initiative for that part of New York — which means that hard looks at the practices of state government will continue to be in the news with the prosecution of another Cuomo ally, Alain Kaloyeros.

New York State's Open NY open data initiative continues to make great progress.

As part of this initiative and its participation in Governor Andrew Cuomo's Liberty Defense Project, the State Bar Association will continue to offer continuing legal education (CLE) programs for attorneys seeking to represent immigrants in civil detention, administrative and removal proceedings.

The Governor also announced a number of initiatives to continue to support the fishing and tourism industry in New York State:

Cuomo promised that if he's elected to a second term, he will fix New York City's airports and continue administrative initiatives like targeting state money to Western New York.

PROPOSAL 4: Make a series of investments and new initiatives to continue growing the economy and building stronger, more vibrant communities across New York State.

«I would like to thank Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer for not only advocating for initiatives which have and continue to benefit the Strand Center for the Arts, but also arts and cultural initiatives throughout New York State.»

Investments in New York state's clean energy initiatives and programs that help communities adapt to climate change will continue, according to the order.

SU was the first private school in New York state to join the initiative to end sexual assault on college campuses, and the university will continue to do what is already being done to build awareness on campus, said Sheila Johnson - Willis, interim chief officer for equal opportunity and Title IX coordinator.

At 2 p.m., Astorino will continue the announcement of his first major policy initiative at a press conference on the west steps of the state Capitol, Albany.

The Senate Democratic Conference will continue to advance common sense initiatives to address the serious problems facing this state and to ensure every New Yorker receives the quality, ethical government they deserve.»

«In fact, it was her initiative and leadership that helped make the New York State Center for Clean Water Technology at Stony Brook University a reality,» the governor continued.

I intend to continue making improvements and pursuing initiatives that prove fruitful for our residents and boost their quality of life while continuing the keep the town budget under the state tax cap.

«Governor Cuomo's initiatives — from first - in - the - nation tuition - free college, $ 15 minimum wage and the country's strongest paid family leave program, to historic investments in infrastructure across the state — have overwhelming support from New Yorkers,» he continued.

The governor's office has continued to insist on the initiative's health, both in Utica and across the state.

Walsh also said he would continue to seek United States Department of Housing and Urban Development grants to support initiatives such as the Syracuse Lead Hazard Control Program, which was denied federal funds and eventually shuttered in 2016.

Cuomo continued to criticize an unnamed assemblyman from Buffalo for questioning the state's economic development initiatives.

The approval of Cuomo's plan, along with a similar free tuition initiative by Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo, is the latest evidence that Democratic Party's best idea of the 2016 race continues to advance at the state level.

Walsh also said he would continue to seek United States Department of Housing and Urban Development grants to support initiatives such as the Syracuse Lead Hazard Control Program, which was denied federal funds and eventually

He implored state lawmakers to continue to support these and other successful initiatives

A budget statement from his office said the initiative «continues the state's tradition of welcoming immigrants and honoring their contribution to our culture and economy.»

I commend the Governor and Empire State Development for their leadership in continuing to develop economic development initiatives even in these tough economic times.»

«This decision allows the administration to continue to strengthen our cyber security initiatives to ensure our network is appropriately secured, as we were asked to do in an audit from the New York State Comptroller,» she said.

• After highlighting Gov. Cuomo's recent ban on fracking, Larry expressed hope that the new leadership in the State Legislature will continue to support environmental initiatives.

As the state's dairy farmers continue to navigate a tailspin caused by reduced demand and changes in Canada's milk classification policies, the lawmaker is prioritizing fixing the Margin Protection Program (MPP), an initiative to safeguard farmers against fluctuating prices.

The Governor also sent a letter to the State's Congressional Delegation asking for support and passage of initiatives vital to New York's continued economic recovery.

The state continues to issue grants to localities as part of a $ 2.5 billion five - year initiative to bring systems statewide into compliance.

The state's economic development programs continue to be a priority, with the governor proposing $ 750 million for existing initiatives.

State Senator Joseph Griffo said: «As we continue to explore opportunities to revitalize the Mohawk Valley, I support Oneida County Executive Picente's vision and initiative to develop a Sports and Entertainment District in the City of Utica.

Governor Cuomo's initiative started in 2001, with the concept of letting local stakeholders compete for state money for their own economic development plans: (Governor Cuomo... Continue reading →

He said for decades to come, the state would continue to reap the benefits of the bond and build on the solid foundation already laid by these initiatives.

Following the completion of the state - mandated shared service initiative, Clinton County Supervisors Association Chairman Michael Cashman (left) said the organization will continue to explore ways to find savings.

• In support of these and other initiatives, including continuing cooperation on nuclear power, Prime Minister Singh and President Obama agreed the Governments of India and the United States will continue to engage regularly through the new U.S. - India Agriculture Dialogue, the U.S. - India Energy Dialogue and the U.S. - India Global Climate Change Dialogue.

Expect this trend to continue — labeling bills or ballot initiatives have been introduced in 26 states, according to the advocacy group Food Democracy Now!.

Early - education policy in the Unites States has its roots in the social - welfare initiatives that began at the turn of the 20th century and continue to this day with successful programs like Head Start.

Union pronouncements about the success or failure of the process, however, and unions» work with states and districts and outside partners on the standards, do influence the materials and supports that are being provided to teachers, and also help shape media and public perceptions of the initiative, and in theory could shape lawmakers» positions on whether to continue, pause, or reengineer the effort.