Department of Administration response for additional information on Docking Building focuses on safety, cost
The Department of Administration (DOA) on Jan. 29 responded to a legislative request for additional information relating to the new energy center and possible demolition of the Docking Building
Whitfield Examines Eight Energy Infrastructure Bills
The Energy and Power Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Ed Whitfield (KY-01), today reviewed eight energy infrastructure bills. Each of the bills under consideration builds upon the committee’s ongoing work to strengthen and modernize our energy infrastr...
Duff: Connecticut’s Economy Boasts a Thriving Broadband Infrastructure and Continued Broadband Industry Investment
State Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff (D-Norwalk) announced Tuesday that as Connecticut begins the 2016 Regular Session tomorrow, broadband continues to be a competitive strength and significant bright spot in its growing economy. Following up to a rec...
EPA, DOJ, State of Utah reach agreement with Salt Lake County to reduce polluted...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Department of Justice, and the State of Utah have reached an agreement with Salt Lake County to resolve alleged Clean Water Act violations associated with the county’s stormwater management program. This agreement, lodged today as a consent decree in the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah, requires the county to take specific measures to reduce illegal stormwater and non-stormwater discharges to Jordan River Valley surface waters by thoroughly implementing the requirements of its municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) permit.
Heck’s Vulnerable Veterans Housing Bill Passes House, Again
Legislation introduced by Congressman Joe Heck (NV-03) called the Vulnerable Veterans Housing Reform Act (H.R. 1816) passed the House as part of H.R. 3700, the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act
Rothfus Advocates Reforms to Federal Housing Programs
Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12] released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to pass the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (H.R. 3700), of which he is a cosponsor. The legislation, which has earned the support...
PRICE HIV/AIDS HOUSING AMENDMENT PASSES HOUSE
Today, a bipartisan amendment introduced by Congressman David E. Price (D-NC) and Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-AL) passed the House of Representatives during consideration of H.R. 3700. The Price-Aderholt amendment would update the outdated funding f...
Fisher Brings Servicing Success to Tennessee Housing
Tennessee Housing Development Agency has hired Stephen A. Fisher to open its new servicing division. Fisher created the Loan Servicing Department at West Virginia Development Fund in 1989, bringing servicing in-house from 40 lenders.
McKinley Praises Bill to Expand Access to Electricity in Africa
he House passed a bill to encourage the development of affordable and reliable electricity in Africa, by pursuing an “all of the above” energy strategy that includes coal. Hundreds of millions in Africa suffer from a lack of access to power.
HOUSE PASSES H.R. 3700—HOUSING OPPORTUNITY THROUGH MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2015
Congressman Kevin Cramer announced today the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3700, the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2015. The bill amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 by reforming the Housing and Urban Developm...
House passes Messer-Maloney bill to encourage investment in local communities
The House passed a bipartisan bill introduced by Congressman Luke Messer (IN-06) and Carolyn Maloney (NY-14) that encourages investment in local infrastructure projects by rolling back a burdensome federal banking restriction.
Markell Announces Foreclosure Mitigation Initiative and Declares June ‘Homeownership Month’
DOVER, DE - June 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Gov. Jack Markell today signed a proclamation officially declaring June as “Delaware Homeownership Month”. To help celebrate the First State’s ongoing commitment to homeownership, Governor Markell also announced the Foreclosure Mitigation Initiative – formed through a partnership among federal and state governments, local jurisdictions, legislators, financial institutions, housing counselors, and other for-profit and nonprofit organizations. The Initiative consists of three basic ideas
State Announces Foreclosure Mitigation Initiative and Homeownership Month
Washington, DC – (RealEstateRama) — Governor Jack Markell today signed a proclamation officially declaring June as “Delaware Homeownership Month”. To help celebrate the First State’s ongoing commitment to homeownership, Governor Markell also announced the Foreclosure Mitigation Initiative – formed through a partnership among federal and state governments, local jurisdictions, legislators, financial institutions, housing counselors, and […]
APPLICATIONS INVITED FOR ONE SEAT ON STATE COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Applications for a vacant position on the State Commission on Water Resource Management are now being accepted for a new term that will begin July 1, 2016 and run for four (4) years, expiring on June 30, 2020. Applications and resumes should be postma...
Capital Funding – Notice of Funding Availability – State-Sponsored Housing Portfolio
The Department of Housing (DOH) and the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) are pleased to announce the State-Sponsored Housing Portfolio (SSHP) Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)
Can’t Make it to the Housing and Community Development Public Meetings? SDHDA is Hosting...
Schedules are busy and SDHDA understands that. To make life easier we will be hosting an online meeting at 5:30 p.m. CT in conjunction with the public meeting on Wednesday, February 3. For those that can attend, the meeting will be at South Dakota Hou...
Heller Files Amendments to Murkowski-Cantwell Energy Efficiency Bill
U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) filed five amendments to the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 (S. 2012), a bipartisan energy bill focused on addressing national energy opportunities and challenges. It aims to save energy, increase domestic energ...
TESTER’S BIPARTISAN PUBLIC LANDS RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ACT HITS THE SENATE FLOOR
Senator Jon Tester joined with colleagues today to file his bipartisan Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act as an amendment to comprehensive energy legislation that is currently being debated by the entire Senate
A New Beginning for a Fayston Farm
A historic hill farm in Fayston is being revived as a working farm. Today, valley-based farmers and food entrepreneurs Sebastian von Trapp, Georgia von Trapp, and Joey Nagy purchased the former Tenney Farm from the Vermont Land Trust.
CONGRESSMAN SANFORD BISHOP WELCOMES HALT OF U.S. ARMY CORPS MINOR WATER WITHDRAWALS RULE
Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr. (GA-02) welcomed the U.S. Army Corps’ South Atlantic Division (SAD) announcement of the suspension of the new policy change prohibiting minor water withdrawals from lakes across the division, including Lake Seminole ...
New Hampshire Housing now accepting grant applications for Emerging Opportunities Program
New Hampshire-based nonprofits that are engaged in affordable housing activities may be eligible for grant funding through New Hampshire Housing’s Emerging Opportunities Program. The program encourages and supports innovative new initiatives related ...
McKee: Empower RI a Valuable Tool to Help Ratepayers Save on Electricity
Lt. Governor Daniel J. McKee and Rhode Island Division of Public Utilities and Carriers Administrator Thomas F. Ahern on Wednesday announced the launch of Empower RI, a website to help Rhode Islanders shop for the best electricity prices for their home...
Promoting green sector job growth topic of Senate action plan, roundtable discussion
President of the Senate M. Teresa Paiva Weed today hosted a roundtable discussion of alegislative action plan and corresponding legislation intended to promote job growth in green industries in Rhode Island. Entitled “Grow Green Jobs RI,” the actio...
Attorney General Morrisey, 18 States Object to EPAs Cap And Trade Rule
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey helped lead officials from 18 states in challenging a proposal to force cap-and-trade upon states that do not comply with the Environmental Protection Agency’s Power Plan.
DOTD set to start Luling Bridge replacement and repairs project
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development will soon begin a $24.5 million project to replace the Interstate 310/Luling (Hale Boggs) Bridge deck and perform repairs. Lane and ramp closures will be required during construction
Gov. Malloy Announces $78 Million in New Housing Investments Across Connecticut
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the State of Connecticut is making dramatic new investments in affordable housing across the state, with several projects anticipated to receive nearly $78 million in state bond funding in an effort to hel...
Property Tax Payment Deadline Extended Until Monday
The City of New Orleans today issued a reminder that Monday, February 1, 2016, is the payment deadline for 2016 property taxes. Residents are strongly encouraged to pay their property taxes online or by mail on or before Monday, Feb. 1 to avoid long li...
Idaho Housing and Finance Association announces annual Point-In-Time (PIT) count of homeless
Idaho Housing and Finance Association is announcing the 2016 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count scheduled for today, Wednesday, January 27, 2016. Idaho Housing will collect and publish the data gathered by over 200 volunteers, with 50 organizations assisting in...
UPDATE on Water Main Breaks on Lahainaluna Road- Water Wagon Provided
The Department of Water Supply is still working to repair multiple broken main lines on Lahainaluna Road, from Kuialua Street and above, from 10:30 am to approximately 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 27, 2016
The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of Net Leased CVS Property
The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm, has completed the sale of a single tenant net leased CVS property located at 4037 Glenwood Road in Decatur, Georgia for $3,600,000.
