Sentences with phrase «support from state appropriations»

The $ 2.84 million purchase price was met, thanks to financial support from state appropriations and grants, town funding, and more than $ 700,000 in private donations from individuals and foundations.

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Some supported the proposal on equity and fairness grounds, since elites were already perceived to benefit disproportionately from the state's resources, through special - interest appropriations of oil wealth, and because it would bring a huge benefit to low - income Alaskans and those living at a subsistence level.

The school's funding continued on a year - to - year appropriation, but strong political support in the governor's office, the state department of education, and key legislative committees ensured that total funding rose from $ 1.3 to $ 6.9 million in the same time frame.

Congressman Dave Obey, D - WI and chair of the House Appropriations Committee, is expected to voice his support for the measure that will also include strong language aimed at preventing states from using the education funding for other purposes.

However, Rep. Craig Horn, the Republican from Union County who chairs the House Education Appropriations Committee, seemed to question the likelihood of its approval in the legislature's short session this year, noting it's unclear how much support the proposal has in the state Senate.

These activities are made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund, and a grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation.

The three - story, nearly 40,000 square - foot, building cost $ 59 million with funding coming from the University of California, the California Public Utilities Commission, appropriations from the State of California, and private support from the Simons Foundation, Sea Change Foundation, and Mark Heising and Liz Simons.