Governor Beebe’s weekly column and radio address: Saving Money and Energy at Home

March 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — In Arkansas, the term “energy-efficiency” carries more and more meaning for us in our homes and our bank accounts with each passing day. Because of the federal stimulus program, Arkansas has $2.7 million for families who replace home appliances with new, ENERGY STAR models. ENERGY STAR is an international rating system developed by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy. It lets consumers identify products that conserve energy use and save money on utility bills.

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Governor Beshear announces grant to enhance Public Safety in Dover

FRANKFORT, KY - March 16, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Gov. Steve Beshear today announced the award of a Community Block Development Grant (CBDG) to the city of Dover that will enhance public safety for the Mason County community

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Governor Bobby Jindal Announces the Reappointment of Senator Dan “Blade” Morrish to the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Board of Directors

BATON ROUGE, LA - March 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Governor Bobby Jindal announced the reappointment of Senator Dan “Blade” Morrish to the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Board of Directors.

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Illinois Nursing Home Safety Task Force Issues Final Report to Governor Quinn

CHICAGO, IL - February 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — The final report of the Nursing Home Safety Task Force was presented to Governor Pat Quinn today. The report details recommendations to ensure the safety of nursing home residents and build a better system of treatment for people in need of care for physical or mental illnesses, disorders or disabilities. Governor Quinn formed the Task Force in October of 2009 in response to reports of violence and unsafe, inadequate care for vulnerable nursing home residents. To read the full report, please click on the link below

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Governor Announces Energy-Conversion Grants

AUGUSTA, ME - February 18, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor John E. Baldacci announced today that six school and university oil-to-wood heating projects are receiving more than $3.2 million in federal recovery funds.

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Governor O’Malley. Congressman Cummings Testify on Foreclosure Mediation Bill

ANNAPOLIS, MD - February 17, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Testifying before members of the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee and the House Environmental Matters Committee, Governor Martin O’Malley and Congressman Elijah Cummings, today called for the passage of a foreclosure mediation bill that protects Maryland homeowners. In his 2010 legislative package, Governor O’Malley has introduced the emergency legislation that would give every Maryland family facing foreclosure the legal right to mediation with the lender seeking the foreclosure.

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Dale McCormick Sworn in as MaineHousing Director

AUGUSTA, ME - February 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor John E. Baldacci today swore in Dale McCormick as Director of MaineHousing. The Governor had nominated McCormick for reappointment on Jan. 5, and she was confirmed by the full Senate on Feb. 4.

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Governor Bobby Jindal Announces the Appointment of John Marlow to the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Board of Directors

BATON ROUGE, LA - February 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor Bobby Jindal announced the appointment of John Marlow to the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Board of Directors.

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Governor Introduces Mortgage Fraud Legislation

ATLANTA, GA - February 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Senator Bill Cowsert, one of the Governor’s Senate Floor Leaders, has introduced mortgage fraud legislation that would grant the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) jurisdiction to initiate investigations on offenses related to mortgage fraud. The legislation would create a mortgage fraud unit by partnering GBI, the Department of Banking and Finance and local law enforcement to investigate mortgage fraud crimes.

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Governor Quinn Announces Funding for NIU’s Cole Hall Construction, Stevens Building Renovations

DEKALB, IL - January 28, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor Pat Quinn today announced that Northern Illinois University (NIU) will get $8 million to renovate Cole Hall, which on Feb. 14, 2008 was the tragic scene of an unprovoked attack where five students were shot and 19 were wounded. An additional $2.3 million will be used to plan for the renovation of Stevens Building.

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