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Tampa Water Department Temporarily Converting to Chlorine Disinfection
The Tampa Water Department is modifying its disinfection method for City of Tampa customers between February 11 and March 4. During this period, water distributed to all customers will be converted from chloramine to chlorine disinfection. This tempora...
The Center for Biological Diversity and Food & Water Watch today filed a notice...
Congressman Alan Lowenthal (CA-47) today issued the following statement regarding his reappointment to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, which has jurisdiction over
NYS DIVISION OF CONSUMER PROTECTION WARNS NEW YORKERS OF CARBON MONOXIDE AND FIRE HAZARDS...
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection today issued a consumer alert about the dangers of carbon monoxide and fire hazards in extreme cold weather. When weather becomes this cold, some consumers may turn to dangerous heating alternatives to...
Northwest Ohio Communities Receive $51 Million in Financing from Ohio EPA for Wastewater, Drinking...
Communities in Northwest Ohio received more than $51 million in low-interest rate funding from Ohio EPA to improve wastewater and drinking water infrastructure and make other water quality improvements. The loans were approved between Oct. 1 and Dec. 3...
Lipinski Named Chairman of Congressional Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee today announced that Congressman Dan Lipinski (IL-3) will serve as chairman of the Committee’s Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials
Mayor London Breed Delivers State of the City Address
Mayor Breed calls for San Francisco to rise to the challenges facing the City, announces ambitious ballot measure to streamline affordable and teacher housing, sets goal to create 4,000 new placements for homeless individuals, and names Dr. Grant Colfa...
Former Quincy Man Sentenced for $1.9 Million Real Estate Fraud Scheme
A former Quincy man, who had been a fugitive for more than 20 years prior to his arrest in April 2017, was sentenced today in federal court in Boston in connection with a $1.9 million real estate investment fraud scheme in Quincy.
Gov. Wolf Announces $121 Million Investment in Water Infrastructure Projects in 20 Counties
Governor Tom Wolf today announced the investment of $121 million for 25 drinking water, wastewater and non-point source projects across 20 counties through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST).
Southeast Ohio Communities Receive $12 Million in Financing from Ohio EPA to Improve Wastewater,...
Communities in Southeast Ohio are receiving a total of $12.2 million in low-interest and principal forgiveness funding from Ohio EPA to improve wastewater and drinking water infrastructure and make other water quality improvements. The loans were appro...
Maloney Elected Chairman of Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee
Representative Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) was elected by his fellow Democrats on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to serve as the next Chairman of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee. The subcommittee has jur...
Deutch Cosponsors Bill to Protect Federal Workers & Families from Impacts of Shutdown
Thirty-three days into the partial government shutdown, Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22) cosponsored the Federal Employee Civil Relief Act, legislation introduced by Congressman Derek Kilmer (D-WA) and Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) to protect federal worke...
Mayor London Breed Announces Plan To Redevelop Fire Station 13 With Housing
Mayor London N. Breed and Supervisor Aaron Peskin today announced a public-private housing development opportunity in the Jackson Square neighborhood. The City will be offering developers the opportunity to build market-rate housing above a renewed and...
Menendez, Schatz, Colleagues Urge Banks, Creditors to Implement Relief Measures for Federal Workers Struggling...
U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), members of the Senate Banking Committee, today led the call for banks, lenders and financial institutions to work with their customers who have been impacted by the partial government shu...
DFS FINES SN SERVICING CORP. $100,000 FOR VIOLATIONS OF VACANT AND ABANDONED PROPERTY LAW
Financial Services Superintendent Maria T. Vullo today announced that the Department of Financial Services (DFS) has fined SN Servicing Corp., a New York State-registered mortgage loan servicer, $100,000 for failing to maintain two properties in Gloversville, N.Y., under New York’s Abandoned Property Relief Act, which requires banks and mortgage services to fulfill certain maintenance obligations at “zombie” properties.
DeSaulnier Recognizes Credit Unions for Offering Interest-Free Loans to Furloughed Federal Workers and Hopes...
On the eve of over 800,000 federal workers missing their regularly scheduled paychecks due to the government shutdown, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) sent a letter to the Consumer Bankers Association, the Credit Union National Association, and the...
Castro, Meadows Reintroduce Election Security and Democracy Promotion Legislation
Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, and a member of the House Foreign Affairs, House Intelligence, and House Education and Labor Committees, and Congressman Mark Meadows (NC-11)
Reps. Beatty, Stivers Reintroduce Bill to Incentivize Assistance for Homeless Veterans
U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) and Congressman Steve Stivers (OH-15) reintroduced the Housing Our Military Servicemembers (HOMeS) Act, H.R. 715, to help ensure veterans are not condemned to homelessness.
Governor Wolf Seeks Overhaul of Work, Housing Programs for Public Benefit Recipients
Governor Tom Wolf today announced a proposed overhaul of state programs to help Pennsylvanians receiving public benefits earn career-building skills, find good jobs, and access affordable, permanent housing, among other goals
Rep. Payne, Jr. Announces Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee Assignments
Rep. Donald M. Payne, Jr. announced that he has joined three subcommittees of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. He will serve on the Subcommittees on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials; Highways and Transit; and Aviation
Congressman DeSaulnier and Senator Feinstein Introduce Legislation to Upgrade Contra Costa’s Water Infrastructure
Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) and Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) introduced legislation to improve the safety and upkeep of important water supply infrastructure.
New Hanover County Updates for Hurricane Florence Recovery
FEMA Registration Deadline Today– Disaster Recovery Center to Stay Open Through January
In order to be potentially eligible for individual assistance, residents must register with FEMA and the Small Business Administration by midnight tonight. Residents can register at DisasterAssistance.gov, call 800-621-3362 or visit the Disaster Recovery Center at Independence Mall located at 3500 Oleander Dr., Wilmington until 6 p.m.
Freeholders Honor Four Exceptional Morris County Residents
The Morris County Board of Freeholders had the honor of awarding county resolutions this morning to four exceptional county residents, in the fields of teaching, housing and nonprofit giving, who have served as role models in their respective communities.
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $3.5 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING TO HELP REMOVE LEAD HAZARDS FROM...
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $3,532,078 in federal funding for the City of Utica. The funding was awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and will be us...
FEMA grants more than $2.7 million to Victoria County for debris removal
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded more than $2.7 million to Victoria County for debris removal following Hurricane Harvey. An estimated 158,501 cubic yards of construction, demolition and vegetative debris was collected and rem...
FEMA and Home Improvement Stores in Bay and Leon Counties Offering Free Rebuilding and...
As Floridians continue to repair or rebuild their homes damaged by Hurricane Michael, FEMA and home improvement stores in Bay and Leon counties are once again teaming up to provide free information and literature on making homes stronger and safer.
FEMA and Home Improvement Stores in Bay and Leon Counties Offering Free Rebuilding and...
As Floridians continue to repair or rebuild their homes damaged by Hurricane Michael, FEMA and home improvement stores in Bay and Leon counties are once again teaming up to provide free information and literature on making homes stronger and safer.
EPA awards California $187 million for drinking water and wastewater projects
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded more than $187.3 million to California for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure improvements. “These funds will be used for 183 local projects that will boost the economy while improving water systems,” said EPA Pacific Southwest Regional Administrator Mike Stoker .
Recovery housing, a safe place for homeless youth and a plan for holistic living...
Eighteen projects across the lower peninsula will improve and grow quality affordable housing options for low- to moderate-income Michiganders. In the latest round of federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) awards, MSHDA will allocate $15,017,37...
Baker-Polito Administration Announces $500,000 MassWorks Award for Somerville
Award addresses legacy sewer issues in Boynton Yards district, paving the way for redevelopment along Green Line Extension. The Baker-Polito Administration announced a $500,000 MassWorks Infrastructure Program grant for water and sewer improvements for...
Governor Larry Hogan Announces Over $3.5 Billion “Building Opportunity Fund” School Construction Initiative
Governor Larry Hogan today announced a major initiative to make a historic investment in school construction projects across the state. Called the Building Opportunity Fund, the governor unveiled plans to submit legislation during the 2019 session of the Maryland General Assembly to provide $1.9 billion in new school construction funding over five years.
