Tag: Governor
GOV. PETER SHUMLIN SIGNS CLEAN WATER BILL
On the shores of Lake Champlain, Gov. Peter Shumlin today signed into law the most comprehensive legislation to address the problem of polluted storm water runoff into Vermont’s lakes and waterways in the history of the state. The legislation (H.35)...
Lt. Governor Guadagno Joins Daytop New Jersey, Inc. to Open New Pittsgrove Outpatient Building
Continuing the Administration's work to treat addiction as an illness, Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno today joined Daytop New Jersey, Inc. to open its new adolescent outpatient and administration facility at Daytop's residential Pittsgrove site
Governor McCrory Discusses Benefits of Connect NC at North Carolina Central University
Governor Pat McCrory visited North Carolina Central University today to discuss Connect NC projects that will benefit the university and surrounding region. “Connect NC will allow North Carolina Central University’s School of Business to provide s...
Governor Mary Fallin Requests Public and Individual Assistance for More Oklahoma Counties
Governor Mary Fallin and the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) have requested the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant public assistance for 14additional counties hit hard by tornadoes and flooding that began May 5. If appro...
EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCES NEW BROADBAND RESOURCE AND 2015 AWARD WINNERS AT THIRD NYS...
At the Third New York State Broadband Summit, Empire State Development (ESD) announced a new resource, the NYS Broadband Deployment Support and Resource Center website and the 2015 Broadband Champion Awards were also announced, recognizing high-achievi...
June Is “Homeownership Month” in Tennessee
With single-family housing starts and pending sales of existing homes approaching a 10-year high, Governor Bill Haslam has declared June to be Homeownership Month in Tennessee. "Homeownership strengthens families, encourages residents to take an active...
ATI Specialty Materials to Expand in Union County and Add 70 New Jobs
Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced today that Allegheny Technologies Incorporated will be constructing a new manufacturing facility adjacent to its current site ...
Governor Abbott Announces GRI Renewable Industries Plant In Amarillo, Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that GRI Renewable Industries, the industrial wind division of Spanish-based Gonvarri Steel Industries, plans to build a new manufacturing plant in Amarillo, Texas. The plant, which will manufacture renewable wind e...
First-Time Homebuyers Eligible For $5,000 In Down Payment Assistance
Earlier this week, Sarah Carpenter of the Vermont Housing Finance Agency discussed their new program that will provide down-payment assistance to first time homebuyers on VPR
Aid Approved for 15 More Counties to Assist Local Governments, Rural Electric Cooperatives
Governor Mary Fallin today announced the federal government has approved public assistance for an additional 15 Oklahoma counties to help with storm and flooding recovery expenses. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved the request, on...
Governor Abbott Signs Legislation Providing Over $4 Billion In Tax Relief For Businesses And...
Governor Greg Abbott today hosted a bill signing ceremony at Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) in Austin, TX where he ceremonially signed into law HB 32 (D. Bonnen, R-Angleton; Nelson, R-Flower Mound), which will permanently reduce the business franchise ta...
Carolina Nonwovens, LLC Expanding and Doubling Workforce in Catawba County
Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced today that Carolina Nonwovens, LLC will be expanding its facilities in North Carolina and doubling its workforce with the crea...
GOVERNOR BROWN ISSUES STATEMENT ON FEDERAL DROUGHT AID
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. issued the following statement today after President Barack Obama announced new actions and investments to support workers, farmers and rural communities suffering from drought and to combat wildfires, including $18 million...
Raimondo Nominates Six to the Building Codes Standards Commission
Governor Gina M. Raimondo today announced her intent to nominate Kris Bradner, Catherine Fox, M. David Odeh, John Sinnott, Joseph Warner and Christine West to the Building Codes Standards Commission. Raimondo will submit their names to the Rhode Island...
Governor Cuomo Announces 26 Properties Nominated to State and National Registers of Historic Places
New York – June 12, 2015 – (RealEstateRama) — Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the New York State Board for Historic Preservation has recommended the addition of 26 properties, resources and districts to the State and Nat...
DELAWARE CELEBRATES HOMEOWNERSHIP MONTH
Governor Jack Markell today joined Delaware State Housing Authority, Habitat for Humanity, Delaware Americorps, Delaware Association of Realtors, Home Builders Association of Delaware, and Delaware Health and Social Services to proclaim June as Homeown...
Baker-Polito Administration Opens Fifth Annual Round of MassWorks Infrastructure Awards
Governor Charlie Baker and Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito announced today the opening of the fifth annual round of the MassWorks Infrastructure Program. The competitive grant program invests in local infrastructure projects that leverage housing prod...
Governor Cuomo Announces Multi-Media Campaign to Combat Impaired Driving in New York
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that New York State will begin a statewide multi-media campaign using billboards, radio, television and social media to remind motorists about the deadly impacts of impaired driving. The campaign, funded by the ...
Raimondo Nominates Seven Members to the Rhode Island Energy Efficiency and Resource Management Board
Governor Gina M. Raimondo today announced her intent to nominate the following individuals to the Rhode Island Energy Efficiency and Resource Management Council
GOVERNOR APPROVES NEW VHFA DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Governor Shumlin signed legislation today that will help Vermonters buying their first home through VHFA by providing up to $5,000 for qualified buyers to cover the costs typically faced at closing due to down payment and closing costs.
Governor Cuomo Releases Report Detailing Property Tax Cap Success in New York
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today released a report (available here) detailing the success of the property tax cap in delivering tax relief for New York families and businesses. In addition, the Governor traveled to Nyack, New York in Rockland County to u...
Governor Cuomo Announces $3.3 Million in Grants to Help Formerly Incarcerated Individuals
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $3.3 million for re-entry task forces in 19 counties that coordinate and manage services for formerly incarcerated individuals to successfully transition back to their communities
Raimondo, Mattiello, Paiva Weed Announce 10-year RhodeWorks Plan to Invest in State’s Highways and...
Governor Gina M. Raimondo, House Speaker Nicholas A. Mattiello and Senate President M. Teresa Paiva Weed today announced RhodeWorks, a bold action plan to address our state's crumbling transportation infrastructure
Minnesota Receives $38 Million in Federal Grants for Veterans Homes
Governor Mark Dayton today announced that the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) will receive a federal grant totaling $38 million for the construction of a skilled care nursing facility, and infrastructure tying the existing and future co...
Governor McCrory Announces Release of New Resource Guide and Website for NC Veterans
Governor Pat McCrory announced today the release of a new NC4VETS printed resource guide and new updated website that focuses on federal VA benefits as well as opportunities for employment, education, health care, housing and personal services for Nort...
Officials and Veterans Break Ground on New Rhode Island Veterans Home
Governor Gina M. Raimondo, U.S. Representatives James Langevin and David N. Cicilline, members of the Rhode Island General Assembly and veterans broke ground today on a new Rhode Island Veterans Home. Rhode Island voters approved a $94 million bond in ...
Governor Cuomo Announces Land Acquisition to Protect Lake George Water Quality
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the state acquisition of the Berry Pond Preserve in Warren County, which was attained to protect water quality in Lake George and its tributaries. New York State purchased the 1,436-acre property from the Lake G...
GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES MAJOR MORTGAGE COMPANIES AGREE TO MEASURES TO COMBAT VACANT AND ABANDONED...
Industry Best Practices Will Help NYDFS Work with Local Officials to Curb Blight, Reduce Taxpayer Costs, and Shore up Property Values. Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Citigroup, and Other Companies Representing Nearly 70 Percent of the NY Market to Adopt...
Governor Wolf Announces Tax Credits and PennHOMES funding for Affordable Multifamily Developments in Pennsylvania
Governor Tom Wolf today announced awards of $36.9 million in tax credits
and $12.5 million in PennHOMES funding for the construction of 39 affordable multifamily
housing developments located throughout Pennsylvania. The tax credits are administered b...
Governor Asa Hutchinson Declares Disaster Area; Assesses Damage in SW Arkansas
Governor Asa Hutchinson today issued a proclamation declaring Franklin, Garland, Howard, Izard, Johnson, Montgomery, Newton, Pike, Pope and Searcy counties a disaster area. Severe storms, flooding and tornadoes that began May 8 killed two Arkansans and...
