House Passes Simpson’s Energy and Water Bill
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson praised the House passage of the Fiscal Year 2016 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill, which reverses proposed cuts to Idaho National Laboratory (INL), the Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy, a...
HACA Programs and Residents Receive Prestigious Housing Industry Awards
The Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) is pleased to announce the receipt of 10 awards from the Texas chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (TX NAHRO) for its initiatives, modernization efforts and publi...
Keene Housing Announces Farm to Family Buying Club
Keene Housing residents and participants are eligible to participate in a Farm to Family Buying Club. Buying Clubs help connect local farmers to community members in an effort to offer YOU local, farm fresh produce at prices the same or lower than the ...
ClickPay Transforms the Largest Multifamily Market with Rent, Condo, and Coop Payments for New...
ClickPay, the fastest growing provider of SaaS-based payment and billing solutions for the property management industry in the U.S., launched new ads across multiple digital billboards throughout Times Square.
Drawbridge Realty Signs Lease with Younicos AG at 3100 Alvin Devane in Austin, Texas
Drawbridge Realty announced today the signing of a new seven-year lease with Younicos AG for approximately 32,500 square feet at 3100 Alvin Devane in Austin, Texas.
DeFazio to Lead Rally Against Fast Track Trade Authority and Organize Students to Protect...
U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR) will be in Eugene Monday, May 4, leading a rally to oppose fast track trade authority for President Obama and the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement. Later he will lead a discussion with University of Oregon stude...
Performance Excellence Network Recognizes The Goodman Group
The Performance Excellence Network (PEN), formerly the Minnesota Council for Quality, honored The Goodman Group and five other recipients on April 28 with the 2014 Performance Excellence Award (formerly the MN Quality Award), including five from Minnes...
REP. NAPOLITANO’S AMENDMENT ENSURES MORE FAIRNESS FOR PORTS OF LA & LONG BEACH
Last night, the House passed Rep. Grace F. Napolitano’s (CA-32) amendment to H.R. 2028, the FY2016 Energy & Water Appropriations Act, ensuring more fairness for the Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other donor ports across the country
Vermont Community Development Association 2015 Spring Conference
Please join the Vermont Community Development Association (VCDA) for its Spring Conference on Thursday May 14, 2015, at The Lyons Den in Randolph, Vermont.
Congressman Serrano Reintroduces ‘Grandfamilies’ Housing Bill
The bill seeks to expand affordable housing for low-income grandparent-headed families by creating a competitive grant program within the Department of Housing and Urban Development for eligible non-profit organizations that provide specialized housing...
REP. CURBELO ON THE INCLUSION OF EVERGLADES AND KEYS FUNDING IN FY16 ENERGY AND...
Today, the House passed H.R. 2028, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016. Rep. Curbelo (FL-26) issued the following statement in support of this important legislation:
Flake, McCain Introduce Bill to Rewrite EPA’s Flawed Water Rule
U.S. Sens. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) and John McCain (R-Ariz.) today introduced S. 1178, the Defending Rivers from Overreaching Policies (DROP) Act, which would ensure a timely and impartial scientific analysis of the “waters of the U.S.” jurisdiction u...
Ruppersberger Announces $48.6 Million to Protect Maryland’s Environment and Economy
Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) today supported more than $48.6 million in federal funding to protect Maryland’s environment and keep commerce moving through the Chesapeake Bay and Baltimore Harbor. The 2016 “Energy & Water Develop...
Rep. Tom Graves Votes to Fund SHEP, Sink EPA Water Proposal, Shoot Down Gun...
Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-14) issued the following statement today after voting in favor of the fiscal year 2016 Energy and Water Appropriations bill (H.R. 2028), which includes provisions that provide funding for the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project (SHE...
House Bill Funds Critical Infrastructure and Offers Relief from California’s Drought
“In two days, the House moved in quick succession to pass the first two appropriations bills for fiscal year 2016. Today’s Energy and Water appropriations bill provides necessary resources for America’s infrastructure, including our electric grid...
Seven projects, 457 affordable homes financed
Developers and nonprofit organizations will create or renovate 457 affordable homes across the state, thanks to almost $67 million in financing approved last Friday by the Washington State Housing Finance Commission
Whitfield Secures Over $257 Million for Continued Cleanup of Paducah DOE Site in House...
U.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield (KY-01), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Energy and Power, today announced that he secured over $257 million for the continued cleanup efforts at the Paducah Department of Energy (DOE) site. The funding was included as pa...
Himes Opposes Republican Cuts to Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy Programs
Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) issued the following statement regarding the House Republican majority’s Energy-Water appropriations bill (H.R. 2028) for fiscal year 2016. Himes voted against the bill, which the House passed today by a vote of 240-177.
Diaz-Balart Successful in Fully Funding Everglades Restoration in FY16 Appropriations Bill
Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), founder and co-chair of the Congressional Everglades Caucus and chair of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee of the House Committee on Appropriations, released the following statement aft...
LaMalfa Helps Shape Water Appropriations
Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) applauds the passage of the Energy and Water Appropriations bill. When the bill passed today, it included two amendments sponsored by Rep. LaMalfa intended to roll back excessive regulations and protect California’s access t...
Vermont Rural Ventures’ Project Selected as Semi-Finalist for National Award
Vermont Rural Ventures’ innovative financing of the redevelopment of Brattleboro’s Brooks House has been chosen as a semi-finalist by the National Development Council (NDC) for its Academy 2015 Awards.
Champlain Housing Trust Event
On May 4th at 10am, Governor Shumlin will be joining Champlain Housing Trust and Housing Vermont to announce state and federal grant awards for their efforts to preserve the affordability and invest in energy efficiency at Winchester Place in Colcheste...
Lance: House Bill Includes $500,000 for Rahway River Study
Congressman Leonard Lance (NJ-07) announced today’s House-passed Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act (H.R. 2028) included a $500,000 allocation for the Rahway River Basin Flood Risk Management Feasibility Study.
Wilson Works to Uphold South Carolina’s Essential Resources and A Strong National Defense
Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 2028, the FY16 Energy and Water Appropriations bill. This legislation is important to South Carolina, as it will provide resources for the Savannah River Site (SR...
San Diego Celebrates Grand Opening of Celadon at 9th & Broadway
Located on a former parking lot in a redeveloping urban area, Celadon at 9th & Broadway includes 250 affordable rental apartments and embraces a multigenerational population with services and ground-floor retail.
Rep. Veasey Statement on Energy and Water Appropriations Act, 2016
Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement after voting against H.R. 2028, the Energy and Water Appropriations Act, 2016
Responsible Energy and Water Appropriations Act Prioritizes Smart Spending
On Friday morning, Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, Vice Chairman of the Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee, voted for H.R. 2028, the Fiscal Year 2016 Energy & Water Appropriations Act. After passage, Fleischmann released the following statement
Weekly Column: The Water Quality Protection Act
In 2014, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proposed a rule to expand the definition of ‘waters of the U.S.’ This power grab would dramatically expand the federal government’s jurisdiction under the Cle...
Comptroller Stringer Announces Major New Diversity Intiative For Investment Managers
New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer announced that the New York City Pension Funds have taken steps to formally consider diversity as a criterion in manager evaluation and selection, by systematically asking current and prospective money manage...
Mangano Helps Homeowners File For Property Tax Relief
As part of his continued efforts to help residents reduce their tax burden, County Executive Edward P. Mangano has arranged to bring the Department of Assessment office operations to libraries and community meeting halls throughout Nassau to assist ho...
