DEM Announces Annual Reclassification of Shellfish Waters and Seasonal Closures That Take Effect at...
The Department of Environmental Management announces that as a result of improved water quality conditions, two areas that have been closed to shellfish harvesting will now be open for shellfishing beginning this Saturday
Non-trade apprentice incentive bill passes Senate
The Rhode Island Senate has passed legislation that seeks to move apprenticeship training beyond typical building trades such as construction and plumbing and into more non-traditional sectors of the workforce and economy, such as manufacturing, inform...
Rounds Applauds Banking Committee Passage of Regulatory Reform Bill
U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D), a member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, applauded today’s passage of “The Financial Regulatory Improvement Act of 2015” out of committee.
SCHUMER CALLS ON USDA TO MEET WITH LOCALS REGARDING EXPENSIVE FLOOD REPAIR AND MITIGATION...
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to meet with locals in the Village of Avon in Livingston County to help find ways to make repairs and upgrades to its storm water infrastructure possible in order to ...
TESTER: WATER COMPACTS ARE VITAL FOR TRIBES, NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES
During a Senate Indian Affairs Committee hearing, Vice-Chairman Tester highlighted how vital these water compacts are for the health, safety, and the economy of tribal and non-tribal communities. Tester discussed his bill, the Authorized Rural Water Pr...
HIGHS & LOWS OF APPRAISING: 6.4 HERNDON
The Northern Virginia Association of Realtors® and the Northern Virginia Chapter of National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers bring to you the 10th Annual Appraisal Summit! Attend this cornerstone event to stay abreast of current real estate...
London to Improve Drinking Water System with Ohio EPA Funds
The new storage tank is part of the plan to increase water supplies for the city’s growing peak summertime water demand. Later this year, the city also will install a new ground water treatment plant at the same location as the storage tank to supple...
Neuhaus praises Orange County Department of Public Works for earning $16,500 rebate for investing...
Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus announced on Thursday that the Department of Public Works has received a rebate for $16,500 by participating in Orange and Rockland’s Big Energy Solutions Rebate Program.
Heller, Heinrich, Risch, and Tester Join Forces to Streamline Permitting for Renewable Energy Projects
U.S. Senators Dean Heller, Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Jim Risch (R-ID), and Jon Tester (D-MT) introduced the Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act. The bipartisan legislation simplifies the permitting process for solar, geothermal and wind project...
OHFA BOARD APPROVES MORE THAN $3 MILLION TO HELP FINANCE AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN LAWRENCE,...
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency Board approved more than $3 million for affordable housing initiatives across the state of Ohio, including
CITY AND STATE OFFICIALS JOIN THE ROCKOWER CORPORATION, M. MELNICK & CO. AND PARTNERS...
The New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC), Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), join Rockower Corp., M. Melnick & Co., Inc. and partners to celebrate the groun...
Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick, Speaker Straus Announce Tax Relief For Texans
Governor Greg Abbott, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Joe Straus today announced a $3.8 billion tax relief package for Texas businesses and homeowners. The agreement reached by the Lt. Governor and the Speaker on a tax proposal, along with additio...
OHFA Board Approves More Than $3 Million to Help Finance Affordable Housing in Lawrence,...
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency Board approved more than $3 million for affordable housing initiatives across the state of Ohio, including:
Statement of Congressman DeSaulnier on Passage of the Highway Trust Fund
The House Majority passed a two-month extension of the Highway Trust Fund, which funds roads, bridges and public transit construction, instead of a longer-term plan to address our nation’s crumbling infrastructure.
Sens. Franken & Portman Introduce Bipartisan Fix to Help Homeless Students Access Affordable Housing
U.S. Sens. Al Franken (D-Minn.) and Rob Portman (R-Ohio) introduced a bipartisan bill to make sure that young people and veterans who have faced homelessness don't have to make the difficult choice between a place to call home and a good education.
Senate Democrats From AMTRAK’s Northeast Corridor Call For Full Amtrak Funding – Unveil New...
Senate Democrats representing states along Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor urged the Senate Appropriations Committee to fully fund Amtrak’s funding request in the upcoming Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations bill.
Miami Association of Realtors, The Nation’s Largest Local Realtor Association Hires Ana Maria Rodriguez...
The MIAMI Association of REALTORS® (MIAMI), the nation’s largest local Realtor association with 35,000 members, is pleased to announce its latest staff addition, Ana Maria Rodriguez as Vice President of Government Affairs
Miami Single-Family Home Sales and Prices Rise in April
Miami’s single-family home market registered its most robust sales month since December, and median sales prices for all housing types rose in April, according to a new report by the 35,000-member MIAMI Association of REALTORS® (MIAMI) and the local...
Durbin Introduces Bill To Support Veteran-Owned Small Businesses
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) introduced legislation today that would give veteran-owned small businesses access to surplus federal property, reducing overhead costs and helping these small businesses grow. The Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act...
Boston Ranked #1 in Energy Efficiency for Second Year in a Row
For the second year in a row, the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) named Boston the most energy-efficient city in the United States, according to its 2015 City Energy Efficiency Scorecard.
Cardin, Mikulski Announce Federal Grants For Water Infrastructure Projects In Worcester And Dorchester Counties
U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Barbara A. Mikulski (both D-Md.) today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDARD) has awarded a total of $4.334 million in grants and loans to Worcester and Dorchester Counties for water an...
Gov. Rick Snyder signs bills improving access to in-home stair lifts for Michigan residents
“Expanding the pool of contractors who install residential stair lifts eases the burden on Michigan residents, especially those on a fixed income,” Snyder said. “Outdated regulatory restrictions imposed unnecessary costs and delays for Michigande...
Senator Collins’ Statement on Committee Approval of the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill
Senator Susan Collins, a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, voted today to approve the Energy and Water Development spending bill for the 2016 fiscal year. The bill now awaits consideration by the full Sen...
Heller, Heinrich, Risch, and Tester Join Forces to Streamline Permitting for Renewable Energy Projects
U.S. Senators Dean Heller, Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Jim Risch (R-ID), and Jon Tester (D-MT) introduced the Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act. The bipartisan legislation simplifies the permitting process for solar, geothermal and wind projec...
Shelby Secures Critical Funding and Policy Provisions in Senate Energy and Water Bill
U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced full committee passage of the Fiscal Year 2016 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill. The legislation includes several priorities ...
City of Granby, Mo., Agrees to Three-Year Deadline to Settle Clean Water Act Violations...
The city of Granby, Mo., has agreed to an administrative civil settlement with EPA that requires the city to take a series of actions by July 2018 to correct a series of violations related to the operation of its wastewater treatment facility.
Energy worth $21 billion to Utah economy
Gov. Gary R. Herbert released details of a new report showing Utah's energy sector represents $20.9 billion in economic activity for the state, or approximately 15 percent of the state's total economy.
USAA Real Estate Co. Claims Stake in Manhattan’s Hudson Yards Submarket with New Midtown...
USAA Real Estate Company ("RealCo") today announced the acquisition of two mid-block office properties located in Manhattan's highest growth submarket, Times Square South which gives onto the 34th Street retail corridor, a high traffic pedestrian neigh...
The Maine Association of REALTORS Release Maine Home Sale and Price Statistics for April...
Motivated buyers and sellers led to an increase in existing home sales in April. Realtors sold 1,032 single-family existing homes during the month of April 2015, up 1.67% over April 2014. The median sales price (MSP) for those homes rose 5.33 percent ...
Castros Must Settle U.S. Claims for Seized Private Property Before Normalizing Relations
“Insisting that the Castros pay back Americans for property they stole should be non-negotiable in any talks to normalize relations with Cuba,” Rooney said. “It’s bad enough that, if the President gets his way, American trade and travel dollars...
