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Upton, House Approves Legislation to Help Rural and Small Community Water Systems

Congressman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today joined the majority of his House colleagues in voting to advance S. 611, the Grassroots Rural and Small Community Water Systems Assistance Act.

Consumers Energy Earns Statewide, National Recognition for Commitment to Sustainable Business Practices

Consumers Energy announced today that it has been ranked second in the country among energy providers for sustainable environmental, social and economic practices. The energy provider also was recognized this month as Michigan’s “Best and Brightest” large sustainable company

Bucket List of HOPE surpasses expectations

The Find HOPE Here Project, a 501(c)3 with an address of P.O. Box 1338, Northport , AL 35475 and EIN # 47-1549937, recently completed their collection, sorting and packing of "Buckets of HOPE" for the homeless in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

BHA announces designation for modernization of its Amory Street development in Jamaica Plain

The Boston Housing Authority has awarded Community Builders, Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation, and Urban Edge the developer designation for its Amory Street Development. Amory Street is an elderly/disabled public housing development in Jamaica Plain.  The three accomplished non-profit and local developers have joined together to create the Amory Partners, a joint venture, led by The Community Builders group

Louisiana Housing Corporation Tackles Rent Stress with $129.5 Million in New Construction and Rehabilitation

The Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) board of directors awarded $12.1 million in funding Wednesday to finance the construction and rehabilitation of 952 housing units of affordable housing. The $129.5 million in total development costs is powered by LHC’s issuance of $12.1 million in tax credits which generated $117 million in private funding. Of the 952 housing units that will be developed, 402 are newly constructed housing units and 550 are rehabilitated units.

DCCA NEWS RELEASE: DBEDT RELEASES ANALYSIS ON HAWAII HOME BUYERS

The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) released its first report on Hawaii home buyers. The “Residential Home Sales in Hawaii” report summarizes home sale activities in Hawaii recorded for the period from January 2008 to September 2015

Shimkus Leads Passage of Rural Drinking Water Bill

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) led the U.S. House of Representatives to pass S. 611, the Grassroots Rural and Small Community Water Systems Assistance Act on Monday. The bill, which helps smaller and rural communities deal with the technical and financial challenges of regulations under the Safe Water Drinking Act, passed by voice vote.

Georgia Department of Community Affairs awards $25.8 million in tax credits to develop workforce...

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) announced today it will award $25.8 million federal housing tax credits to construct or rehabilitate 33 affordable rental housing properties located throughout the state. The developments include affordable housing for working families, housing for Georgia seniors and housing for persons with disabilities, and were selected from 75 applications in the annual competition

Senators Collins and King Announce More Than $400,000 in Grant Funding to Assist Maine...

U.S. Senators Susan Collins, the Chairman the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, and Angus King today announced that several housing authorities and municipalities in Maine will receive a total of $439,537 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

King, EPA Administrator Tour Westbrook Farm, Hold Roundtable for Maine Farmers on Clean Water...

U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy toured Smiling Hill Farm in Westbrook and held a roundtable with agricultural officials from across the state to discuss the EPA’s Clean Water Rule and its impact on farmers in Maine.

Hoeven Announces More Than $250K to North Dakota Housing Authorities to Promote Family Self-Sufficiency

Senator John Hoeven, a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded three grants totaling $255,502 to housing authorities in North Dakota to help families increase their earned income and reduce their need for rental subsidies and other assistance. The funds are made available through HUD’s Family Self-Sufficiency program, which provides families with opportunities for education, job training, counseling and other services.

Sen. Brown Outlines New Legislation to Improve Programs for Homeless Veterans and Their Families...

Brown, a Member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Outlined Legislation, Renewed His Call to End Homelessness Among Veterans. According to the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans, About 12 Percent of the Adult Homeless Population is Comprised of Veterans.

OPIC, IFC FINANCE CAP DES BICHES POWER PLANT TO BOOST ENERGY SUPPLY IN SENEGAL

The Overseas Private Investment Corporation, the U.S. Government's development finance institution, and IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, last week signed financing agreements for the 53 megawatt Cap des Biches power plant with project developer ContourGlobal, the Government of Senegal, and Senegal’s national electricity utility to help address growing demand for electricity in the country

Amata Announces $1.9 Million Grant for Infrastructure Funding

Congresswoman Aumua Amata, today announced the release of $1.9 million in grant funding to American Samoa through the Office of Insular Affairs’ (OIA) Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Program. The funds will be used to support some of the much needed improvements to critical infrastructure in the territory, including a school, a health care center, a youth center and the port

Grant will fund habitat projects on Lower Wisconsin State Riverway properties

The state will conduct projects to restore and manage barrens communities and prairie remnants for the benefit of wildlife species in the Lower Wisconsin State Riverway thanks to a $35,676 grant from the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin.

Homeowners Advised to Check Fuel Oil Tanks to Prevent Leaks and Spills as Winter...

As colder weather descends on the northeast and homeowners receive shipments of home heating oil, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is urging homeowners to inspect heating fuel oil storage tanks for leaks or spills.

Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge Announces $1.4 Million U.S. Department of Energy Grant to Case...

Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11) is pleased to announce the U.S. Department of Energy awarded Case Western Reserve University $1.4 million under the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) OPEN 2015 program. With these funds, Case Western will develop open-source software to collect data, audit energy efficiency, and provide advice for improvements

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Montgomery Co. RWD No. 9

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for Rural Water District (RWD) No. 9 located in Montgomery County. KDHE officials issued the advisory because of a loss of pressure. Inadequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination.

WSSC Begins Further Repairs on Water Main that Ruptured Last Month along MD 355

Beginning Monday, November 30 (weather permitting), the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) will begin comprehensive repairs to a water main along MD 355 (Rockville Pike) between the ramps to I-495 (Capital Beltway) and the MD 355 Cedar Lane/West Cedar Lane intersection. Repairs are expected to be completed in December.

DNR marks 25 years of helping private forest landowners through the Forest Stewardship Program

For the past 25 years, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Forest Stewardship Program – which helps private forest landowners connect with a professional forester to develop a voluntary Forest Stewardship Plan – have helped private landowners manage, protect and enjoy their forests. The program, funded by the U.S. Forest Service, celebrates its 25th anniversary this year

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Support Ukrainian Refugees

GFP Real Estate and Its Tenants Raise More Than $200,000 to...

GFP Real Estate is pleased to announce that its "Support Ukraine in Crisis" campaign raised more than $200,000 to support humanitarian relief efforts on the ground in Ukraine.

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