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Infrastructure Investments: Building blocks for a healthy economy
There’s hardly anything our family consumes that isn’t somehow impacted by rail. From the food we eat to products we use in our homes, the reliability of our nation’s railways is critical. In South Dakota, that importance is even more prominent. Nearly every commodity we produce is exported and shipped via rail. Disruptions or delays have an immediate and costly impact, as we saw early last year. If our infrastructure crumbles, so does our economy
New Affordable Rent-to-Own Housing in Francis, Utah
Utah Housing Corporation and Mountainlands Community Housing Trust are hosting an open house for four new affordable CROWN (Credits-to-OWN) homes in Francis. The CROWN program seeks to bring homeownership within the reach of ower income households whil...
Pennsylvania Water Utility to Reduce Sewage Discharges to Delaware River and Local Creeks
The Department of Justice and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a settlement with the Delaware County Regional Water Quality Control Authority (DELCORA) resolving alleged Clean Water Act violations involving combined sewer overf...
DSHA LAUNCHES TWO NEW PROGRAMS TO HELP HOMEBUYERS
Governor Jack Markell joined Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) Director Anas Ben Addi today to announce two new homeownership programs that will help make homeownership more affordable
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...
Congressman Carney Announces Legislation To Expand Affordable Housing Options
This morning, Congressman John Carney (D-DE) visited Liberty Court Apartments in Dover to announce new legislation to improve affordable housing options. The Housing Assistance Reform Act would increase housing options for low-income Americans and help...
Congressman Carney announces legislation to expand affordable housing options
This morning, Congressman John Carney (D-DE) visited Liberty Court Apartments in Dover to announce new legislation to improve affordable housing options. The Housing Assistance Reform Act would increase housing options for low-income Americans and help...
Enzi: Time to shift power back into states’ hands
Recently U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., introduced a constitutional amendment to redistribute power to states. Enzi’s resolution would give states the authority to repeal any federal regulation or law, which would provide states with the ability to act in the best interest of their citizens.
Enzi statement on the Supreme Court’s ruling against EPA power plant regulations
U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., issued the following statement regarding today’s Supreme Court decision requiring the EPA to consider the costs of the regulations it imposes on power plants. U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., issued the following statement regarding today’s Supreme Court decision requiring the EPA to consider the costs of the regulations it imposes on power plants.
USDA Invests in Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects in Wyoming
During his visit to the state today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is investing in several energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in Wyoming.
WCDA Awards $580,850 in Affordable Housing Tax Credits
Mayor John G. Ducey is proud to announce the kickoff of a pilot program for a Community Garden in Brick. The pilot program will provide 10 raised garden beds located at the Township’s Havens Homestead (Havens Farm) property on Herbertsville Road. The garden beds are available to Township residents who do not have an area available to them for growing their own flowers, fruits and vegetables.
CHFA Announces Syndicator-Developer Forum – Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 30, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Please join the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority for a discussion on the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program.
Cardin, Mikulski Announce Over $1.3 Million in Federal Funding to Help Homeless Veterans Across...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 30, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Barbara A. Mikulski (both D-Md.)today announced a grant in the amount of $1,334,427 from the U.S Department of Labor (DOL) to provide job training to homeless veteran...
Governor Quinn Cuts Property Leases to Achieve Additional $55 Million in Savings
CHICAGO - June 24, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- As part of his ongoing budget review, Governor Quinn today announced that the state of Illinois had again cut property leases to save an additional $55 million by continuing to downsize the space it leases ...
On 70th Anniversary of GI Bill, Foster Urges Congress To Act To Insure All...
Washington, DC - June 23, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- This Sunday, June 22, will mark the 70th anniversary of the GI Bill, which has given returning veterans a hand up with educational benefits, home loans and other services. The GI Bill has been one o...
CalHFA Expands Programs to Help Low to Moderate Income Californians Purchase Homes
SACRAMENTO, CA - June 17, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- The California Housing Finance Agency announced today a major program expansion to help more low to moderate income California families purchase homes.
Ayala: Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust to Help More Families Find a Good Home
BRIDGEPORT, CT - June 17, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- A new Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust location opened its doors at 570 State Street this week, following a ribbon cutting by Senator Andres Ayala, neighborhood residents, and community leaders. This ne...
Mikulski, Cardin Announce Rural Development Funding to Improve Water Infrastructure in Frederick County
WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 28, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senators Barbara A. Mikulski and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) today announced that the Town of Emmitsburg has received a $1,000,000 grant from the Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA-R...
Delaney Authors Op-Ed with CEO DeFeo on Rebuilding America’s Infrastructure in Hartford Courant
WASHINGTON - May 26, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman John K. Delaney (MD-6) has published an op-ed on how to rebuild America’s infrastructure in the Hartford Courant with Ronald M. DeFeo, President and CEO of the Terex Corporation, a manufactu...
Esty, Murphy Applaud Senate Passage of Collinsville Dam Legislation
WASHINGTON - May 26, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (D-Conn.) applauded final passage in the U.S. Senate of H.R. 316, the Collinsville Renewable Energy Promotion Act. The Coll...
