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Extension Granted to Louisiana NFIP Policyholders Affected by March Storms
Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has granted a 60-day extension on filing the Proof of Loss form for National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policyholders who were affected by storms...
Victory for Affordable Housing; Senate Scales Back Housing Authority Ability to Spend Money on...
The Senate Appropriations Committee this week approved language championed by Sen. Chuck Grassley that will ensure transparency and promote accountability in public housing authorities’ use of more than $350 million in federal tax dollars. The Grassley language, which was incorporated into a committee report that accompanies an annual spending bill, will ensure that federal funds transferred to housing authorities will retain their federal designation and be subject to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) oversight
MIKULSKI ANNOUNCES THUD SPENDING BILL MAKES IMPORTANT INVESTMENTS AND REFORMS FOR HOUSING AND LEAD...
U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.), Vice Chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the fiscal year (FY) 2017 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies (THUD) Appropriations bill includes impo...
Pennsylvania Tops EPA List of State Government Entities Using Green Power, Ranks 26th Overall...
Governor Tom Wolf today announced that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is the highest-ranking state government user of green power on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) National Top 100 list of the largest green power users from the Green Power Partnership. The state ranks 26th overall among all users of green power
MURPHY SECURES COMMITMENT TO IMPROVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CONDITIONS FOLLOWING “DECREPIT CONDITIONS” AT CHURCH STREET...
U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) today announced committee passage of a key provision in the FY 2017 Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (HUD), and Related Agencies Appropriations bill that will improve living conditions for residents at ...
McCaskill-Backed Provision to Reduce Duplicative Programs Gets Green Light
A bipartisan provision backed by U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill requiring the federal government to cut waste and evaluate and consolidate duplicative green building programs passed the Senate today as part of a wide-spanning energy bill.
Pallone Visits Solar Farm at Rutgers, Stresses Importance of Clean Power Plan, & Applauds...
Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), senior Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, visited the Rutgers Solar Farm in Piscataway on the 46th Earth Day to address the need for investments in clean energy in New Jersey and throughout the ...
Collins, King Welcome More Than $200,000 in Grant Funding for Rural Maine Community Organizations
U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King welcomed the announcement that five community organizations in rural Maine will benefit from a total of $206,400 in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Houlton Band of Maliseet In...
Green light: On Earth Day, a look at MDOT initiatives to increase sustainability
Earth Day is an annual opportunity for the nation to focus on the environment, and a perfect time to look at some of the innovative ways that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is working to make our transportation system more sustainable.
Landowners, local governments reviewing preliminary buffer map
Landowners, counties and watershed districts are now reviewing the preliminary map of Minnesota public waters requiring protective buffers. Landowners who have buffers identified on their property can work with their local soil and water conservation d...
A MESSAGE OF APOLOGY FROM SACRAMENTO HOUSING AND REDEVELOPENT AGENCY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LA SHELLE...
“In an attempt to inform residents in two of our public housing communities about an exciting job opportunities program that SHRA has created, we distributed approximately 480 flyers that contained wording we thought would be helpful to residents looking for employment. We couldn’t have been more wrong in our approach to communicate our message. Our flyer offended some residents who felt disrespected and stereotyped and we are sorry,” said SHRA Executive Director La Shelle Dozier.
State Water Project Allocation Increased
With runoff from spring storms boosting reservoir levels, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) today increased its water delivery estimate for most recipients to 60 percent of requests for the calendar year.
Public Hearing Set for Water Quality Impacts from Proposed New Tissue Manufacturer
Ohio EPA will present information and receive testimony at a public hearing for a proposed wastewater discharge from the proposed Sofidel America Corp. facility that would be located 2,500 feet south of the southeastern corner of U.S. 23 and Pittsburg Road, Pickaway Township, Pickaway County. The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3, at Pickaway County District Public Library – Main Branch, 1160 N. Court St., Circleville
Mayor Miro Weinberger Announces Preliminary Agreement with Property Owner to Redevelop Burlington Town Center...
Redevelopment would create and preserve hundreds of downtown jobs and homes and completely
rebuild and modernize mall’s downtown retail; Agreement commits owner to restoring public streets lost during Urban Renewal, paying construction workers livable wages, developing more than 50 permanently affordable home
Federal Judge Sides with City of Dallas over Banning Pornography Expo on City Property
A federal judge ruled in favor of the City of Dallas following its decision to ban a pornography convention from being hosted at a city-owned convention center. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and the Dallas Citizens Council filed an amicus brief ear...
REP. JENKINS SECURES FULL FUNDING FOR WV WATER PROJECTS
U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) has secured full funding for construction and maintenance projects for six lakes and rivers in West Virginia, as well as the Appalachian Regional Commission.
REP. JENKINS SECURES FULL FUNDING FOR WV WATER PROJECTS
U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) has secured full funding for construction and maintenance projects for six lakes and rivers in West Virginia, as well as the Appalachian Regional Commission.
Governor Wolf Announces $23.4 Million Investment in Water Infrastructure Projects in 6 Counties
Governor Tom Wolf today announced the investment of $23.4 million for seven drinking water, wastewater and non-point source projects across six counties through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST)
Menendez, Booker Announce Additional $45M in Final Phase of Federal ‘Hardest Hit’ Funding to...
U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker today announced the awarding of an additional $45,354,517 in Phase 2 funding from the U.S. Treasury’s Hardest Hit Fund (HHF) to assist financially-stressed New Jersey homeowners with mortgage modifications and refinancing to avert foreclosure and stay in their homes. New Jersey, which had the nation’s highest foreclosure rate in 2015, was awarded $69,231,301 in Phase 1 funding in February, for a total of $114,585,818 during this fifth and final round of allocations.
GOV. SHUMLIN HIGHLIGHTS SUCCESS IN REDUCING HOMELESSNESS AND RE-CONFIRMS COMMITMENT TO ENDING FAMILY HOMELESSNESS...
A year after establishing a commitment to end family homelessness in Vermont by 2020, Gov. Peter Shumlin today announced a 28 percent decline in homelessness in the last year and issued a new Executive Order to increase access to affordable housing. Th...
Board of Fire Commissioners Meeting Highlights
Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District (TMFPD) received a boost to its fleet after the Board of Fire Commissioners approved two new water tender fire trucks at Tuesday’s meeting. TMFPD Chief Charles Moore said the new trucks will increase reliability to the fleet. He said the trucks will take about nine months to build.
Brewer, Manhattan Borough Board call on City to erect zero net-energy building in Manhattan,...
At a meeting led by Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer, the Manhattan Borough Board adopted a resolution endorsing ‘passive house’ building standards for ultra-energy efficient buildings and called for the city to undertake construction of a public project in Manhattan that complies with passive house standards
Gov. Rick Snyder: Additional spot on Flint Water Interagency Coordinating Committee will help provide...
Gov. Rick Snyder today signed an executive order that will help provide more local input to the Flint Water Interagency Coordinating Committee. Executive Order 2016-8 adds one member to the Coordinating Committee who will be from the city of Flint, rec...
Governor Cuomo Announces $150 Million Available For Renewable Energy Projects
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $150 million in funding to support large-scale renewable energy projects across the state. This funding will facilitate public-private partnerships to advance the Governor’s Reforming the Energy Vision strategy and ensure the state meets its goal of generating 50 percent of its electricity from carbon-free renewable energy projects by 2030.
Rutledge Urges Court to Protect Private Property Rights
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge joined eight other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court case, Murr v. Wisconsin, which is challenging uncompensated regulatory takings of private property. The brief urges the C...
Grijalva Praises New Round of Hardest Hit Fund Money for Arizona Homeowners
Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ) today praised the U.S. Department of Treasury’s announcement of the fifth round of funding for their Hardest Hit Fund (HHF), which includes $28,282,519 for the State of Arizona. The program funds target foreclosure prevention efforts run by state housing finance agencies in states hit hardest by the economic and housing market downturn. Grijalva, who helped lead efforts in 2012 and 2013 to increase HHF participation and improve distribution of resources, released the following statement
Menendez, Senate Dems Introduce Comprehensive Legislation to Tackle Lead Contamination in Water, Homes
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, Ranking Member of the Senate Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, and Community Development, today joined several Senate colleagues at a Capitol Hill news conference to unveil comprehensive legislation that addresses the problem of lead-contaminated water and lead-based paint in New Jersey and across the country, and prioritizes upgrades to our nation’s crumbling water infrastructure, while creating thousands of good paying jobs.
Ecology statement on Yakima enhancement bill passage
In response to U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell’s Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Act of 2016 amendment to the Senate Energy Bill passing the Senate and moving to the House, the Washington Department of Ecology issued the following statement
Broad-based Water Infrastructure Investment Package Unveiled Today Includes Booker Provision to Expand Lead Testing...
Senate Democrats introduced a broad-based new plan today that strengthens the federal government’s role in water infrastructure investment, lead remediation and drinking water protection, and a provision co-sponsored by U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) to help school districts across the country test their drinking water for potential lead contamination is a key component
TAKAI MARKS EARTH DAY WITH FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILITY
Congressman Mark Takai, member of the Safe Climate Caucus, celebrated Earth Day and praised the signing of the Paris Climate Agreement. Since taking office, Takai has worked diligently to increase sustainability efforts for Hawaii
