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SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE MORE THAN $125K IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR TWO FINGER LAKES FIRE...
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced a total of $127,715 in federal funding for two fire departments in the Finger-Lakes region. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Secu...
Assembly Passes Bill to Expand Protections for Tenants In Building Foreclosure Proceedings
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Judiciary Committee Chair Helene Weinstein and Assemblymember Jaime Williams today announced the Assembly's approval of legislation to further protect tenants who enter into rental agreements after building foreclosure ac...
CITY AND STATE OFFICIALS JOIN WORKFORCE HOUSING GROUP AND PROJECT PARTNERS TO CELEBRATE THE...
Extensive rehabilitation and preservation of 1380 University is financed under HDC’s LAMP preservation program, leveraging City subsidy with tax-exempt bond proceeds and LIHTC equity Located in the Highbridge section of the Bronx, residents of this hundred percent affordable housing development will benefit from long-term affordability for at least an additional 30 years
State Waives Well Water Testing Fee for Isabella and Midland County Residents Affected by...
The State of Michigan encourages all residents with a private drinking water well that has been covered by flood water to have their well cleaned and tested to ensure the water is safe to consume. Lt. Gov. Brian Calley declared a “state of disaster” for Isabella and Midland counties Friday after severe weather and intense rain struck the counties, resulting in widespread flood damage.
Strong Bipartisan Support for Gosar Grand Canyon Bison Management Act
“This legislation should be the gold standard for developing practical, bipartisan solutions at the local level without spending a dime of taxpayer dollars.” Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) released the following statement after introducing H.R. 3005, the bipartisan Grand Canyon Bison Management Act
City Releases French Quarter Safety & Security Traffic Study
The City of New Orleans released the French Quarter Safety & Security Traffic Study, which includes proposed recommendations to help reduce public safety risks in the French Quarter. The recommendations are linked to and support the comprehensive strategy of public safety and infrastructure investments outlined in the New Orleans Citywide Public Safety Improvements Plan, which is designed to ensure that the City is better prepared to prevent and react to public safety threats.
Taunton Woman Pleads Guilty to Social Security and Housing Assistance Fraud
A Taunton woman pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston today to concealing information and making false statements in order to receive Social Security disability benefits and Section 8 housing assistance to which she was not entitled.
Campaign launched to educate California residents about 100 percent renewable energy
Environment California Research & Policy Center is deploying hundreds of door-knockers this summer in a major effort to educate Californians about the prospects for shifting to 100 percent clean, renewable energy
Congressman Lowenthal Bill Will Create Dedicated Revenue Source To Invest In Crumbling National Freight...
Congressman Alan Lowenthal (D-CA) today introduced bipartisan legislation which will create a dedicated revenue source to strengthen America’s economic competitiveness by investing in the rebuilding of our crumbling national freight infrastructure
LaMalfa Votes to Streamline Permitting for Water Infrastructure
Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 1654, the Water Supply Permitting Coordination Act. This bill establishes the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) as the single lead agency to coordinate all revie...
CHA Board approves loans for co-located housing and Chicago Public Library Branch developments
The Chicago Housing Authority Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved loans for two developments that will expand affordable housing opportunities in North Side communities that include co-located Chicago Public Library (CPL) branches in Irving Park...
Meng Sends Letter to President Trump Asking He Remove Extremely Unqualified HUD Appointment Lynne...
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) this morning sent the following letter to President Trump requesting that he remove his completely unqualified appointment to oversee federal housing programs in New York and New Jersey, Lynne Patton. The text of the letter...
New York Building Congress and the Partnership for New York City Unite Industry Leaders...
The Partnership for New York City and the New York Building Congress have sent a letter signed by over 15 industry leaders asking the New York State Legislature to support design-build authorization for New York City. They reflect the broad-based support for giving city agencies the procurement and contracting tools they need to save time and money on major capital projects.
Governor Cuomo Announces Final Deal Closed for $1.6 Billion Penn-Farley Complex After Decades of...
Empire State Development Signs Final Financial Agreement with Related Companies, Vornado Realty LP, and Skanska USA Allowing Major Construction to Begin Construction Moves Forward on Moynihan Train Hall and Redevelopment of James A. Farley Building Housing Both Amtrak and LIRR Ticketing and Waiting Areas New Renderings of New Penn-Farley Complex Available Here Audio of the Governor’s
DiNapoli: Public Drinking Water Needs More Protection
New York's public water supplies need stronger protections to ensure clean drinking water and prevent contamination that could result in health problems, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
Gov. Rick Snyder makes appointment, reappointments to the Manufactured Housing Commission
Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the appointment of Kevin Barker of Belmont as well as the reappointments of Phillip Copeland of Holly, Steven Karbal of Bloomfield Hills, and William Lettinga of Byron Center to the Manufactured Housing Commission.
CONGRESSMAN LIEU STATEMENT ON OPENING OF BUILDING 209 ON WEST LOS ANGELES VA CAMPUS
Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D | Los Angeles County) released the following statement regarding the Ribbon Cutting for the newly open Building 209 on the West Los Angeles VA Campus, the first permanent supportive housing development created on the West Los Angeles VA Campus.
State Transportation Board approves 2018-2022 Five-Year Construction Program
Projects will increase capacity on key commerce corridors including Interstate 10, State Route 189, US 93 and Interstate 17 under the Arizona Department of Transportation’s construction program covering fiscal years 2018 through 2022.
Public Meeting to Discuss Buckeye Lake Water Quality Certification Request
Ohio EPA will hold a public information session at 6 p.m. June 26, 2017, to discuss an application for a water quality certification related to the replacement of an earthen dam at Buckeye Lake. The information session will immediately be followed by a...
Reps. Payne, Sires Introduce Legislation to Improve Transparency, Quality of Experience for Airline Consumers
Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr. (NJ-10) and Congressman Albio Sires (NJ-08), both members of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, introduced legislation that will create a more transparent and higher-quality experience for airline...
Baker-Polito Administration Celebrates Ribbon Cutting at The Heights Amesbury Housing Development
Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito joined local officials in Amesbury to celebrate the ribbon cutting at The Heights Amesbury, a new, mixed-income 240-unit housing development. The project is supported by a 2015 MassWorks Infrastructure Program award of ...
Solving the Housing Inventory Crisis and Preventing Homes from Being Treated like Hotels Main...
Over 400 Massachusetts Realtor® -members traveled to the State House on Wednesday to participate in the 32nd annual “Realtor® Day on Beacon Hill.” The annual lobbying day gave Realtors® the opportunity to discuss with their legislators the key issues that impact consumers, housing and the economy. The 2017 keynote address was provided byState Senator Karen Spilka (D – Ashland), Chair of the Senate Ways & Means Committee
WASSERMAN SCHULTZ ON FY 2018 MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AND VETERANS AFFAIRS LEGISLATION ADVANCEMENT
U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23), the Ranking Democrat on the House Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MCVA) Appropriations Subcommittee, released the following statement after passage in the full Appropriations Committee of the subcommittee’s Fiscal Year 2018 (FY18) appropriations bill:
HPD COMMISSIONER TORRES-SPRINGER AND HDC PRESIDENT ENDERLIN ANNOUNCE HOUSING LOTTERY FOR 84 AFFORDABLE APARTMENTS...
The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Commissioner Maria Torres-Springer and New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) President Eric Enderlin today announced the opening of the Housing Connect lottery for 84 newly constructed affordable apartments at The Pavilion at Locust Manor located at 171-04 Baisley Boulevard in the St. Albans neighborhood of Queens
LOFTS ON ARTHINGTON
Community residents joined Mercy Housing Lakefront and Alderman Michael Scott, Jr., (24th Ward) along with development partners today to celebrate the grand opening of the Lofts on Arthington, the former Sears, Roebuck and Company catalog printing building that has been adapted into 181 affordable homes for working families in the Homan Square community on Chicago’s West Side.
Hultgren Protects Access to Affordable Housing
U.S Representatives Randy Hultgren (R-IL-14) and Gwen Moore (D-WI-04) have introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) System by preserving access to mortgage credit and affordable housing assistance for millions o...
AG Healey Awards Grants to Expand Opportunity for Women, Minority Workers in the Construction...
Attorney General Maura Healey today announced that her office is awarding $90,000 in grant funding to organizations across the state to promote equal opportunity for women and minority workers and small business owners in the construction industry.
Governor Baker, State Housing and Transit Officials Break Ground on Transit-Oriented “Open for Business”...
Governor Charlie Baker joined state housing and transit officials, local municipal officials and private sector development partners to break ground on 67 mixed-income, transit-oriented rental housing units adjacent to the Beverly Depot Commuter Rail s...
Schuette Charges MDHHS Director Lyon, Four Others with Involuntary Manslaughter in Flint Water Crisis
Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette today announced that he has charged Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Director Nick Lyon, former Flint Emergency Manager Darnell Earley, former City of Flint Water Department Manager Howard Croft, as well as Michigan Department of Environmental Quality’s Drinking Water Chief Liane Shekter-Smith and Water Supervisor Stephen Busch with involuntary manslaughter related to their alleged failure to act in the Flint Water Crisis.
Opening Statement by Agriculture Committee Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry Ranking Member Marcia L....
The House Committee on Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry held a hearing titled, “Small Watershed Infrastructure: Continuing the Mission, Building upon Success.” Below is the opening statement from Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Conservation and the Forestry, as prepared for delivery.
