Governor Proclaims May as Building Safety Month; Resilient Communities Start with Building Codes
Governor Rick Snyder today issued a proclamation declaring May as Building Safety Month to highlight the importance of building permits, inspections and code compliance in Michigan’s built environment. “Resilient Communities Start with Building Cod...
Gov. Rick Snyder signs bills to help Michigan residents secure property from federal government
Nearly 900 acres of land in Calhoun County will be conveyed by the federal government to the state of Michigan so that the state can certify it to the rightful landowners, under legislation signed today by Gov. Rick Snyder.
Know Your Fair Housing Rights as the Rental Season Nears
As summer approaches and rental leases begin to expire, May is regarded as the unofficial start of renting and moving season in Chicago. The Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) urges renters to know their fair housing rights and to report any si...
Tester taps into Montana’s geothermal energy potential
After the hottest year in recorded history, Senator Jon Tester wants Montana to become a renewable energy leader by tapping into the state's geothermal energy resources.
Jeff Nesset Joins IHFA Board of Commissioners
Nesset has extensive experience in the areas of finance, economic development and legislative issues. He is senior vice president, financial advisor, and branch manager for D.A. Davidson in Lewiston, Idaho. Nesset has been with D.A. Davidson Companies ...
Coley Announces Roadwork Grant To Support Local Economic Development
State Senator Bill Coley (R-Liberty Township) announced today that Middletown will receive a state grant to support local economic development efforts.
Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick and Financial Services Leaders Discuss Highlights of Affordable Housing, Community Lending...
Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick (R-Pa. 8th) participated in a roundtable discussion today with representatives of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (FHLBank) and other financial services leaders to discuss the current state of affordable housing a...
Commissioner Miller Announces Major Grant Award to Grow Jobs in Sealy
Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today announced the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) has awarded $348,365 to the city of Sealy for water, sewer, natural gas and sidewalk infrastructure improvements through the Texas Capital Fund (TCF).
Pascrell, Pallone, Sires, Watson Coleman Call for Revised Water Supply Master Plan
U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ-09) was joined by Reps. Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Albio Sires (NJ-08) and Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) in urging Governor Christie to revise the outdated NJ Statewide Water Supply Master Plan (NJSWSP), the planning m...
Warner, Wyden, Rubio Introduce the Student Right to Know Before You Go Act
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) introduced legislation that would provide college-bound students powerful new tools for comparing colleges and universities on measures such as total cost, likelihood of graduati...
Brown Applauds EPA’s New Microcystin Health Advisory to Help Ensure Safe Drinking Water
Following the water crisis which disrupted the water supply of approximately 500,000 people in Northwest Ohio in early August, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today applauded news that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a health adv...
Massillon Receives State Grant To Support Local Business Expansion Projects
State Senator Scott Oelslager (R-North Canton) announced today the release of funds to the City of Massillon for the completion of public roadwork improvements in conjunction with Shearer's Foods and E-Tank Environmental Equipment Rental projects.
Gov. Branstad to sign Safe at Home bill, House File 397, and House File...
Gov. Terry E. Branstad will sign three bills, House File 585, more commonly known as the Safe at Home bill, House File 397 and House File 615 into law Thursday, May 7, 2015, at 10 a.m. in the Governor’s Formal Office.
Lee & Associates – North San Diego County Completes $25.4 Million Sale of Sam’s...
Lee & Associates, one of the largest national commercial real estate providers with regional expertise, has closed the $25,400,000 investment sale of two retail buildings located in the Big Bend Crossing shopping center of Crestwood, Missouri, a S...
Landlord Pays Woman $8,000, Agrees to State Monitoring to Resolve Claims of Race-Based Housing...
The Division on Civil Rights announced today that a Hudson County landlord has paid $8,000 to an African-American woman to resolve allegations that she unlawfully discriminated by telling the woman, who had contacted her about renting an apartment, tha...
CONGRESSMAN LIEU ATTENDS OPENING OF BLUE BUTTERFLY NAVY VILLAGE HOUSING PROGRAM
Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles) spoke at the ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the Blue Butterfly Navy Village Housing Program in San Pedro, California. Secretary Robert McDonald of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA...
Bessette & Antrop Complete Largest Cumberland Sale in 8 Years
Residential Properties Ltd. Sales Associates John Bessette and Ryan Antrop have successfully completed the highest single family sale in Cumberland over the past eight years, closing 132 Angell Road for the price of $884,000. Bessette represented the s...
Rep. Richmond Announces Over $1.8M in Funding for Health Center Sites in New Orleans...
Today, Rep. Richmond (LA-02) announced approximately $1.8 million in Affordable Care Act funding to two new community health center sites in New Orleans and one in Luling for comprehensive primary health care services.
Empire State Development Announces Request for Proposals for Purchase and Redevelopment of Mount McGregor...
Empire State Development (ESD) today announced it will issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the purchase and redevelopment of approximately 325 acres of the former Mount McGregor Correctional Facility located in Wilton, New York. Mount McGregor clos...
State Division of Financial Institutions Receives Mortgage Supervision Accreditation
The State Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs’ (DCCA) Division of Financial Institutions (DFI) received a certificate of accreditation for mortgage supervision from the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) and the American Association ...
Mayor Garcetti Celebrates Opening of Women Veteran Housing Program
Mayor Eric Garcetti, U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert McDonald, Councilmember Joe Buscaino, Rep. Ted Liu, and Rep. Janice Hahn today celebrated the grand opening of Blue Butterfly Village in San Pedro, a historic new facility dedicated specifi...
Peters, Stabenow Announce $697,125 Federal Investment for Grand Rapids Home for Veterans
U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow today announced a $697,125 federal investment at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The funding will go towards installing emergency generators and a hot w...
State Board of Elections Acts to Prevent Voter Intimidation at Voting Locations
Alison Lundergan Grimes, Secretary of State and Chief Election Official, is notifying the public that the State Board of Elections has approved and filed an emergency administrative regulation prohibiting electioneering within 100 feet of the entrance ...
Read the Kentucky Human Rights Commission Focus on Fair Housing Spring Newsletter
The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights is pleased to issue its Spring 2015 Newsletter, the 'Focus on Fair Housing' Edition. The commission thanks the United States Department for Housing and Urban Development for its partnership and support
Deadline to notify the county about refuse cart selection is May 15
County officials are reminding residents that the deadline for property owners to submit their refuse cart size selection to the Solid Waste office is Friday, May 15. Existing customers who wish to keep their 96-gallon carts do not have to notify the c...
New Jersey League President Appeals to U.S. Senate Committee for Long Term Transportation Funding...
Congress to enact a long term transportation infrastructure policy. With the Federal Highway Trust Fund slated to run out of money at the end of this month, Mayor Wahler appeared before the United States Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Com...
First Lady Mary Pat Christie Announces Candidates for May New Jersey Heroes Online Poll
To mark Military Appreciation Month, First Lady Mary Pat Christie and the New Jersey Heroes Foundation have designated three deserving individuals as nominees for the May online New Jersey Hero poll. The three candidates – Ray Chimileski of Long Val...
Annual street sealing program returns to Chandler streets
Beginning this month, 100 miles of City streets will be resurfaced as part of an annual slurry seal project. Southwest Slurry Seal, Inc. is performing the work which began May 4 and will conclude in September. The slurry seal work will occur on sever...
Knoxville Smarter Cities Partnership Stakeholder Council Meeting May 5
he Knoxville Smarter Cities Partnership Stakeholder Council will meet on Tuesday, May 5 from 11 a.m. to 12 noon in the Small Assembly Room to hear updates from Working Groups and discuss next steps in advancing energy efficiency resources and programs.
Two Virginia Regional Projects Receive Stronger Economies
The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development is pleased to announce that two regions in the state have received awards through the Stronger Economies Together (SET) program. Virginia’s Growth Alliance (VGA) received the Innovation in ...
