Sentences with phrase «unfunded state»

We support the enactment of legislation, which would establish a reasonable threshold for unfunded state mandates imposed upon local governments.

Other than that, though, there's no planned money to fund an ongoing, unfunded state mandate.

If they can institute their plan more cost effectively, negating the effects of an unfunded state mandate, and it is accepted as an effective evaluation of teacher performance by their Bd of Ed, admins, and teachers, then where is the argument?

This role also involves brokering various stakeholder interests and contending with unfunded state mandates, among other escalating education issues.

Staff conducted in - depth studies of three district programs (urban, suburban, and rural) established in response to an unfunded state mandate stipulating that districts provide mentoring for new teachers.

I should clarify districts may get some money for the state but it never covers all the unfunded state and federal mandates and to pull off all the test prep, testing, software, hardware, etc... there will be cuts and it is never at the top... always the front line workers, including paraprofessional, secretaries, aides, etc..

The school system and public education advocates believe the county commissioners — by way of the local taxpayers — are the «last line of defense» against reduced state and federal funding and other unfunded state mandates.

Doesn't faze the rich communities any, but for the rest of us, it's killing the middle class and still not generating enough funding for teachers and schools to keep pace with rising standards, a reform agenda gone awry, unfunded state and federal mandates, and ever increasing student poverty.

As Governor Malloy sits on top of one of the largest unfunded state and teacher pension systems in the country, an unfunded liability that will cost Connecticut taxpayers more than $ 20 billion to resolve over the next two decades, leave it to back room politics of the Malloy administration to wheel and deal a way for Steven Adamowski to boost his pension at taxpayer expense.

When it comes to Rockland's financial situation, the major component of Castaldi's solution is mandate relief, specifically the relief of unfunded state mandates.

Nine specific unfunded state mandates account for approximately 90 % of our county property tax dollars, with Medicaid alone accounting for roughly 65 %.

The fact is that if he was more focused on reducing unfunded state mandates, counties like Ulster would not need the additional 1 percent sales tax he blocked in the first place.

Rockland County was hit with an additional $ 33 million in unfunded state - mandated costs for 2013, including $ 16.7 million in increased pension costs, $ 5.6 million in increases at the county jail and $ 2.7 million in Medicaid increases.

«The Comptroller's report released today shows what we already know - local municipalities continue to struggle under the weight of unfunded State mandates.

During this same period of time the problem was exacerbated by New York State placing an additional $ 33M in unfunded State mandates on Rockland County.

«Unfunded state mandates are one of the major cost drivers for municipalities across the state,» Corwin explained.

Astorino says a plan for a property tax rebate check, due out in October shortly before Election Day, does «nothing to change the equation,» and he says the real issue of unfunded state mandates was not addressed.

New York State Assemblywoman Jane Corwin addresses questions on efforts to curtail the impact of unfunded state mandates.

Unfunded state mandates make local property taxes pay for 7 % of state programs.

According to the New York State Association of Counties, nine, unfunded state mandates consume 90 percent of the property - tax levy.

Many are seeking a state bail out or relief from some unfunded state mandates.

The newsroom asked the speaker about the crippling unfunded state mandates that continue to force cuts in spending for local programs and services.

Acquario appeared with budget director Megna at a forum on the rising costs of unfunded state mandates for local governments, sponsored by SUNY's Rockefeller Institute.

Executive Director Peter Baynes, in a statement, says local governments need help coping with unfunded state mandates, rising pension costs, and declining state aid.

The 2013 budget also continues several austerity measures, including freezes in pay increases for county employees as Niagara County's government continues to chart a conservative budgeting course during a period of declining state aid and increases in unfunded state mandates.

She also called for an end to unfunded state mandates and said the state should reinstate the STAR rebate checks to property owners.

More than 90 percent of the annual county budget pays for unfunded state and federal mandates.

She said she will fight to end unfunded state mandates, bring more aid to school districts and reinstate the STAR tax rebate checks.

Additionally, increasing Thruway tolls is a massive unfunded State mandate that will result in greater truck traffic on local roads, causing a negative impact on their safety with increased road maintenance costs borne directly by local taxpayers.

Excerpt: «And to put an end — once and for all — to the unfunded state mandates that have overburdened taxpayers.»

Counties across New York State are forced to operate under tight budgets due to numerous unfunded state and federal mandates.

«Unfunded state mandates like Medicaid have been a burden on local municipalities and taxpayers for too long,» said Assemblyman Anthony J. Brindisi.

Such a significant unfunded State mandate is yet another reason why the 45 percent toll hike is a bad idea that New York's overburdened taxpayers can not afford.

«There are too many unfunded state mandates.»

He also contended that unfunded state mandates are more to blame for high property taxes than the fact that New York has about 1,600 towns, villages, cities and counties.

Unfunded state mandates have a severe impact on our small businesses, school districts and local governments.

School districts, teachers unions and local government officials are concerned that the cap was passed without a real effort at chipping away at unfunded state mandates, while the Cuomo team argues that once the cap is in place, governments and school boards will be forced to make the difficult (and presumably correct) spending choices while retaining essential services.

It's unlikely that Hein will exceed the state - mandated two - thirds of one percent, though there will be much moaning about «unfunded state mandates.»

Some may believe it to be convenient to take no action so they can continue to have the excuse to blame unfunded state mandates as the sole cause of our financial woes.

As currently constituted will cost Rockland County over $ 1.5 million) To the Editor, It is truly disappointing to see that when a real chance to act upon unfunded state mandates presents itself, and that effort has been scrubbed of -LSB-...]

It is truly disappointing to see that when a real chance to act upon unfunded state mandates presents itself, and that effort has been scrubbed of all potential political disagreement, some of my colleagues seemingly prefer to engage in political gamesmanship.

«We need relief from unfunded State mandates, as well as changes in State law that would allow us to save money, particularly where we can find ways to save money that would not cost the State a dime.»

Unfunded state mandates have driven up local property taxes for homeowners.

By restoring state revenue sharing to former levels to pay for unfunded state mandates, which are driving many cities, towns, and counties toward bankruptcy, New York's local governments could fully fund their services and still cut their highest - in - the - nation property taxes.

* He miscalculated his influence in seeking major reforms of Medicaid costs and unfunded state mandates — though some progress such as the 2005 Medicaid cap was achieved.

He is now advocating to reduce unfunded state mandates that drive up local property taxes and for efforts to remove obstacles to enable small businesses to grow and create jobs.

Not exact matches

Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos» Blue Origin company in Washington state received NASA funding in the early rounds of competition, then said it would continue working on its own, unfunded by the government.

For purposes of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act, as well as Executive Order 12875, the final rule extending the applicability date does not include any federal mandate that we expect would result in such expenditures by State, local, or tribal governments, or the private sector.

I shared with you earlier in the month that the State of Illinois's unfunded pensions could be as high as $ 250 billion, putting each Illinoisan on the hook for $ 56,000.

According to Moody's, the state has $ 15 billion in unpaid bills and $ 251 billion in unfunded liabilities.