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Water Infrastructure Investments Advance
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today voted in favor of advancing the “Water Resources Development Act” to the full Senate for its consideration. The bill would make targeted investments to the nation’s ports and waterways for the movement of goods and commerce, protect lives and property from floods, and restore vital ecosystems. The measure was passed by the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Vitter Announces Major Louisiana Wins in Water Infrastructure Bill
U.S. Sen. David Vitter (R-La.) announced the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (WRDA) passed with bipartisan support through the Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW). Vitter successfully included a number of provisions that will improve f...
Palazzo Votes to Remove Private Flood Insurance Barriers
Congressman Steven Palazzo (MS-4) released the following statement after supporting House passage of H.R. 2901, the Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act
Boustany Supports Private Competition in Flood Insurance
Dr. Charles Boustany (R-Lafayette) supported passage of H.R. 2901, the Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act, introduced by Representative Dennis Ross (R-FL). The bill was passed unanimously in the House of Representatives.
County Seeking Applications for Workforce/Affordable Housing Ad Hoc Committee
-The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners is seeking individuals to serve as members on the newly-established City of Wilmington/New Hanover County Ad Hoc Committee on Improving Workforce/Affordable Housing. The purpose of the City/County Ad Hoc Committee is to conduct a comprehensive examination of workforce/affordable housing efforts, along with the demand for and supply of such housing, and recommended “best practices” that would be most appropriate to improve and increase the stock of available workforce housing in this region.
Mayor Walsh Joins HUD to Announce $100,000 for Juvenile Reentry Assistance Program
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today joined the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to announce $100,000 for the Boston Housing Authority (BHA) and the Greater Boston Legal Services Inc. to address the chal...
Mayor Walsh Announces Support for Community Preservation Act
Further affirming his commitment to ensuring access to quality housing and open space, in a city that values and preserves its history, Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced his support for the Community Preservation Act (CPA), which could provide a si...
Nearly 50 Baltimore Businesses Awarded Grants Via Governor’s Storefront Improvement Grant Program: $650,000 in...
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development announced the awardees of the Hogan administration’s Maryland Business Recovery Storefront Improvement Grant Program. The program aims to improve building and storefront exteriors, enhancing the visual appeal and marketability of individual buildings and commercial districts affected by the civil unrest in 2015.
Department of Housing and Community Development Supports First Section 811 Project in Maryland
Representatives from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development joined the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Maryland Department of Disabilities, the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Harford County Housing and Community Development, and other partners for the grand opening of the Riverwoods at Tollgate community in Abingdon, Maryland’s first-ever Section 811 housing development
Lake County Water Safety Team wins national
The Lake County Water Safety Team received the National Water Safety Congress Award of Merit, given on March 8 at the International Boating & Water Safety Summit in San Diego, California. Team member William S. Griswold, of Mount Dora, presented the award during the April 14 Lake County Water Safety Advisory Committee’s quarterly meeting.
Governor Baker Reviews Progress of MBTA Infrastructure Investments in Ashland
Governor Charlie Baker today visited a Keolis work site in Ashland to review the progress on infrastructure upgrades the MBTA is making as part of a larger effort the MBTA, its Fiscal and Management Control Board (FMCB) and leadership are making to imp...
Mayor Lee Announces HIV/AIDS Funding in City’s Budget
Mayor Edwin M. Lee today announced backfilling Federal cuts to maintain the City’s current funding levels for HIV/AIDS prevention and health services to protect essential services to the City’s most vulnerable. The funding will maintain primary care services and critical support services for San Franciscans living with HIV/AIDS, including hospice, treatment adherence, case management and housing.
Call For OurSpace Park Volunteer Builders
OurSpace at Recreation Park is revitalizing a four acre parcel of the City of Binghamton’s Recreation Park with a design that is fully adaptive and inviting for all members of our community. OurSpace’s unique design includes a new Adaptive Playground, a Tree Deck, Raised Garden Beds, Game Tables and Natural Play Areas.
AUDIT REVEALS HPD FAILED TO TRACK AND VERIFY MINORITY AND WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES PARTICIPATION ON...
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) failed to keep track of all of its contracts and subcontracts awarded to Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs), undermining citywide efforts to ensure that its spending is do...
Kildee Legislation Seeks Tougher Lead Standards for Drinking Water
Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) today introduced legislation that would establish tougher drinking water standards nationwide to protect families from the threat of lead in their drinking water. The bill would bring Michigan and other states in line wit...
NYPA TO RELEASE WATER AT LONG SAULT DAM STARTING FRIDAY
The New York Power Authority plans to release water through the Long Sault Dam on Friday, April 29, due to high St. Lawrence River flows and planned maintenance at the St. Lawrence-Franklin D. Roosevelt Power Project
DEC Issues Guidance to Homeowners to Avoid Problems With Bears Warmer Spring Weather Is...
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today issued guidance on how to prevent negative encounters with black bears. Nearly all negative bear encounters in New York are the result of hungry bears being attracted to human food...
New York State Department of Environment Conservation Denies Water Quality Certificate Required for Constitution...
Officials from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the denial of the Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification for the proposed Constitution Pipeline. Although DEC has granted certificates for other proje...
Free Programs and Swim Day Available during Water Safety Month
In celebration of Water Safety Month, the Department of Community Services is offering free programs for residents and their families during the month of May
Massachusetts Officials to Provide $2 Million to Test for Lead in Drinking Water at...
In a continued effort to ensure safe drinking water in schools around the Commonwealth, Governor Charlie Baker and State Treasurer Deb Goldberg today announced $2 million from the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (MCWT) to fund cooperative efforts to as...
Statement by Congressman Dan Kildee on Flint Aid Package in Congress
Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) issued the following statement today after a federal aid package for Flint was included in the Water Resources Development Act
Louisiana Man Charged in $2 Million Nationwide Advertising Scheme to Defraud Realtors
A Louisiana resident has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of mail fraud, U.S. Attorney David J. Hickton for the Western District of Pennsylvania announced today.
HUD CHARGES MASSACHUSETTS LANDLORD WITH DISCRIMINATING AGAINST FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that it is charging the owner of a Springfield, Massachusetts rental property with violating the Fair Housing Act by refusing to rent an apartment to a husband and wife with children. The landlordwas also charged with printing discriminatory statements in his lease and retaliating against the family after they complained.Read HUD’s charge.
Habitat for Humanity Michigan Executive Receives top Industry Award at Building Michigan Communities
Sandra Pearson, president and CEO of Habitat for Humanity Michigan, was named this year’s Duvernay Award winner at the Building Michigan Communities Conference (BMCC). Pearson was honored during a luncheon awards ceremony at the conference, which began Monday and wraps up Wednesday at the Lansing Center
Royce Pushes for Private Flood Insurance Coverage
U.S. Representative Ed Royce (R-Calif.) made remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives in support of H.R. 2901, the Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act
Energy Department Announces Technical Assistance for Self-Sufficiency and Lower Energy Costs for Rural Alaska...
At the Rural Energy Conference in Fairbanks, AK, today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced 13 recipients of Remote Alaska Communities Energy Efficiency (RACEE) technical assistance, and released its “Sustainable Energy Solutions for Rural Alaska” report.
GOV. SHUMLIN ANNOUNCES PITTSFORD FIRE ACADEMY AREA TESTS CLEAN FOR PFOA
Gov. Peter Shumlin announced today new results from five water samples collected near the Pittsford Fire Academy. The results were received as part of the first batch of testing in the State’s effort to proactively investigate 11 additional sites statewide where perfluorocarbons may have been used
Delegation Announces $100,000 to Help Young Ex-Offenders in Providence Find Housing, Work
Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Jim Langevin and David Cicilline announced $100,000 from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Juvenile Reentry Assistance Program (JRAP) to help the Providence Housing Authority pave the way for young people with criminal or juvenile records to find jobs, affordable housing, and educational opportunities.
Rep. Culberson Joins Texas Delegation in Request for Disaster Declaration
Representative John Culberson joined all House Members of the Texas delegation in sending a letter to President Barack Obama in support of Governor Greg Abbott’s state disaster declaration request
Congressmen Al Green and Gene Green Introduce Legislation to Fully Fund Houston Area Army...
On Thursday, April 21, 2016, Congressmen Al Green (TX-09) and Gene Green (TX-29) introduced H.R. 5025, the 2016 Tax Day Floods Supplemental Funding Act, which would appropriate $311 million for Army Corps flood control construction projects in the Hous...
