Tag: government
PORTIONS OF WAHIAWA FRESHWATER STATE RECREATION AREA TO CLOSE FOR TREE REMOVAL
The Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of State Parks will close portions of Wahiawa Freshwater State Recreation Area on weekdays for hazardous tree removal over the next two weeks, starting on Monday, August 3, 2015 and finishing by Fri...
Hawai‘i Congressional Delegation Announces $14.2 Million to Support Affordable Housing Programs and Address Homelessness...
The Hawai‘i Congressional Delegation announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $14,252,365 in various grants to support the development of affordable workforce housing for low and moderate-income persons, a...
Congressman Ed Whitfield’s Public Schedule for Monday, August 3rd
U.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield, (KY-01), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Energy and Power, will hold meetings in Hopkinsville, then travel to Greenville
Senate Passes Long-Term Transportation Investment Bill with Kirk Priorities for Illinois
U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today helped pass long-term highway and rail bill that invests $6.3 billion in Illinois highways and transit systems over the next three years and includes Kirk-authored legislation to reform and reauthorize the Export-I...
Deal announces $12.5 in AmeriCorps grants
Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that Georgia organizations will receive more than $12.5 million from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) to fund grants and education scholarships for 909 AmeriCorps members serving in 17 nonprofit...
With Senators Sanders, Brown, Hirono, Blumenthal Introduces Veteran Housing Stability Act of 2015
To kick start the 2015 Florida unclaimed property auction activities, the Department of Financial Services hosted a live two-hour phone bank yesterday at television studio WJXT in Jacksonville. During that time, viewers were encouraged to call in and c...
Blumenthal Unveils New Legislation to Increase Efforts, Improve Programs Dedicated to Reducing Veteran Homelessness
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (SVAC), announced legislation that he is leading to increase safe and affordable housing for veterans by improving and expanding upon VA’s progra...
Federal Aid Programs for the State of Iowa Declaration
Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama's disaster declaration issued for the State of Iowa.
Two Disaster Recovery Centers to Open in Wharton County for Texas Flood Survivors
Two State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) will open on Monday, Aug. 3 and Thursday, Aug. 6, at noon in Wharton County for homeowners, renters and business owners who sustained damage as a result of the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding from Ma...
Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Wise County for Texas Flood Survivors
A State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open on Monday, Aug. 3, at noon in Wise County for homeowners, renters and business owners who sustained damage as a result of the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding from May 4 to June 22.
Communities urged to apply for aid that helps build more disaster-resistant infrastructure
Federal assistance may be available to help Arkansas communities rebuild infrastructure to higher, more disaster-resistant standards and state officials are encouraging local governments to take advantage of that funding
Maui County Planning Department Levies $500,000 Against Paia Vacation Rental Owner
Upon an agreement by the Mayor and the County Council, the Department of Planning has levied fines totaling half a million dollars against Michael Baskin, the owner and operator of three vacation rentals in Paia. This is the largest fine in the history...
Quigley, Duckworth, Schakowsky Statement on CDA Plans to Mitigate O’Hare Noise
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), a leader of the Quiet Skies Caucus, along with Reps. Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement in response to the list of steps the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA)...
CONGRESSMAN LIEU STATEMENT OF SUPPORT FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA’s CLEAN POWER PLAN
Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D | Los Angeles) issued the following statement of support for President Obama’s Clean Power Plan (CPP). The CPP would place the first ever limits on carbon pollution from our nation’s power sector; the reductions fr...
Boil Advisory Due To Water Pressure Loss In Woodward
The city of Woodward in Dallas County lost water pressure about 11 p.m. Thursday night during repairs to valves in a water main.. All residents should boil water until tests show that water is free from bacterial contamination and safe to drink
Rep. Ellison Introduces Bill to Replace Outdated Mobile Homes
Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN) introduced The Energy Efficient Manufactured Homes Act 0f 2015 (H.R. 3275) this week, which will enable economically vulnerable families live in safe, affordable and energy-efficient homes
EPA Proposes Plan to Clean up Groundwater at Superfund Site in Newfield, N.J.; Public...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed modifications to the plan to address contaminated groundwater at the Shieldalloy Metallurgical Corp. site in Newfield and Vineland, N.J. A plan originally put into place by the New Jersey Department...
Beach Openings and Closings
The Department of Health recommends the closure of Goddard Memorial State Park Beach in Warwick and Warren Town Beach in Warren to swimming due to high bacteria counts. Officials will continue to monitor the water quality and recommend re-opening when ...
Shaheen and Portman Bipartisan Energy Efficiency Bill Advances in the Senate
U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Rob Portman (R-Ohio) announced that their bipartisan Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (ESIC) has passed out of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. The energy efficiency legislati...
SENATE ENERGY COMMITTEE ADVANCES SHAHEEN’S BIPARTISAN ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROPOSALS
The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources advanced several energy efficiency proposals championed by U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH). The committee approved Shaheen’s Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act cosponsored by U.S....
Congressman Brendan Boyle Calls for Federal Clean Power Plan
Congressman Brendan Boyle (PA-13) continued his efforts to fight for the environment by celebrating Climate Action Day today. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is scheduled to release its final Clean Power Plan to modernize our energy sector ...
N.Y. POWER AUTHORITY TRUSTEES APPROVE LOW-COST HYDROPOWER ALLOCATION TO SUPPORT NIAGARA COUNTY JOBS
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) Board of Trustees today approved an allocation of 100 kilowatts of low-cost hydropower to Finger Food Products for an expansion project in Niagara County. The $3 million project will lead to the creation of 11 new jobs
Manchin Secures Significant Coal Amendments to Broad Energy Bill
As a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today applauded the Committee’s passage of the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015, a comprehensive, bipartisan bill that addresses our nation’s ...
Manchin Votes to Fund Transportation and Highway Projects
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today voted in support of two bills that will ensure funding for transportation and highway projects across West Virginia. Senator Manchin voted to pass the House’s 3-month extension in order to avoid the July 31st fun...
Congressman Latta Statement On Senator Portman’s Efforts To Pass Drinking Water Protection Act Through...
Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) issued the following statement in support of Senator Rob Portman’s efforts to bring H.R. 212, The Drinking Water Protection Act, for a vote on the U.S. Senate floor. Rep. Latta introduce H.R. 212 earlier this year in the...
TIBERI LEADS GROUP OF LAWMAKERS TO DEVELOP NEW IDEAS TO HELP DISTRESSED COMMUNITIES
Today a bipartisan and bicameral coalition of congressional leaders announced that they will work together to develop new solutions to provide access to capital and new private sector investment in distressed communities all across the country. Led by...
Ohio EPA Approves Second of Two Decisions for Piketon Cleanup; U.S. Department of Energy...
Ohio EPA has approved a second Record of Decision (ROD) for the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant. The document will allow the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to begin decontamination and decommissioning of buildings and structures at the site
Booker Joins Congressional Coalition to Increase Investments in Distressed Communities
U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.), joined a bipartisan and bicameral coalition of congressional leaders to announce that they will work together to develop new solutions to provide access to capital and new private sector investment in distressed communit...
Draft master plan for nine DNR properties within Northern Kettle Moraine Region Wildlife, Fishery...
The draft master plan for nine wildlife, fishery and natural area properties located within the Northern Kettle Moraine Region Wildlife, Fishery and Natural Area Planning Group will be presented to the Natural Resources Board for consideration and appr...
Energy Committee Advances Two Barrasso Water Bills
U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) praised the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee for passing two Barrasso water bills, the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) Transparency Act S. 593 and S. 1305, a bill that would expand the water storage capacity...
