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Rep. Israel Renews Push to Make Condos, Co-ops, and Certain Common Interest Communities Eligible...

Three years after Superstorm Sandy hit New York, Congressman Steve Israel (D –NY) renewed his push and announced legislation that would make co-ops, condo associations, and certain common interest communities eligible for the same vital assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) available to other homeowners. Currently, co-ops, condo associations, and common interest communities are only eligible to receive loans and not grants. Following Superstorm Sandy, Rep. Israel wrote a letter and urged FEMA to make co-op and condo associations eligible for storm recovery grants.

Alexander: Obama’s “So-Called Clean Power Plan” Will Drive Up Energy Prices in Tennessee, Disadvantage...

U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) joined 49 senators in supporting legislation to disapprove EPA’s carbon regulations for new and existing power plants, saying the regulations are harmful to Tennessee utilities.

Heitkamp Presses U.S. Housing Secretary for Stronger Public-Private Partnerships to Improve Housing in Indian...

U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp pressed the U.S. housing secretary for sustained solutions to improve dire housing conditions across Indian Country, including strengthening public-private partnerships.

FIOCCHI SUPPORTS CALL FOR FEDERAL DISASTER RELIEF

Assemblyman Sam Fiocchi, R-Cumberland, Cape May and Atlantic, lauded the announcement by Gov. Christie today that New Jersey is seeking a Major Disaster Declaration under the federal Stafford Act for three South Jersey counties that sustained over $32 million in damages caused by the nor’easter on October 1. The governor is asking for funding to assist Cape May, Monmouth and Ocean counties

EPA Extends Public Comment Period for the Revision of Certain Federal Water Quality Criteria...

EPA is extending the public comment period by 45 days for the proposed rule "Revision of Certain Federal Water Quality Criteria Applicable to Washington" (80 FR 55063, September 14, 2015) in response to requests from stakeholders. Additionally, EPA is announcing that it will offer virtual public hearings on the proposed rule via the Internet in December 2015

Congressman Garamendi Submits Public Comment on Twin Tunnels Boondoggle, Responds to Governor Brown’s Disappointing...

Congressman John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, CA) submitted his public comment on the massive twin tunnels, falsely called the “California WaterFix”, that are proposed to be built through the heart of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.

End of Daylight Saving Time means it’s time to replace batteries in smoke alarms,...

With the end of Daylight Saving Time occurring at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, the Lake County Public Safety Department is reminding residents that it is a good time to change batteries in their home smoke alarms and NOAA weather radios, and to update their Smart911 profiles

Businesses Find Savings in Combined Heat and Power Systems

Businesses and organizations across the country are saving money and reducing their environmental footprint by using combined heat and power (CHP) technology in their buildings. These highly efficient systems simultaneously produce electricity and heat from a single fuel source, often resulting in reduced energy costs. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) CHP Partnership helps businesses, governments, and other energy users to develop new projects

MINNESOTA RECEIVES $8 MILLION TO EXPAND BIOFUEL INFRASTRUCTURE

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded Minnesota $8 million in federal funding under the Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership (BIP) to expand biofuel infrastructure. Minnesota is one of 21 states to receive federal funding to expand biofuel infrastructure and increase the number of biofuels pumps at fueling stations

MAYOR GARCETTI ANNOUNCES MAYORS OF NEW YORK, CHICAGO, WASHINGTON D.C. AND DALLAS JOIN NATIONAL...

With 30 days to go before world leaders convene under the United Nations banner to negotiate a new global agreement to combat climate change, Mayor Eric Garcetti today announced that New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, and Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings have joined the Mayors’ National Climate Action Agenda (MNCAA), bringing the total to 32 mayors and cities across the United States

DCA Division of Fire Safety Reminds Residents to “Adjust Your Clock, Test Your Batteries”

The Department of Community Affairs’ (DCA) Division of Fire Safety is reminding residents that the end of Daylight Saving Time on Sunday, November 1, 2015, is a good time to check and change the batteries in all household smoke and carbon monoxide alarms

Hoeven Announces $50K in Federal Funding to Assist Low-Income Homeowners in Pembina County

Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the U.S. Senate Appropriations and Agriculture Committees, today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Development has awarded $50,000 to the Red River Regional Council through its Housing Preservation Grant Program. The funds will be used to assist 15 low-income homeowners in making needed repairs to their homes in Pembina County.

Sen. Murray’s Bill to Help Homeless Veterans Clears Hurdle in the Senate, Heads to...

the U.S. Senate unanimously passed Senator Patty Murray’s bill, the Homeless Veterans Services Protection Act. The bill would prevent a VA policy from taking effect that would overturn the way homeless veterans have been helped for more than 20 years, by barring homeless services for veterans who served fewer than two years continuously, or certain veterans who had less than an honorable discharge. Before the bill passed, Sen. Murray spoke on the Senate floor.

A.G. Schneiderman And DOI Commissioner Peters Announce The Conviction And Sentencing Of NYC Housing...

As part of an ongoing widespread investigation into wage theft at public works projects in New York City, Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman and New York City Department of Investigation Commissioner Mark G. Peters today announced the conviction and sentencing of Jagdish Singh and Navico B & S Construction Corp. (Navico) for underpaying wages and benefits to 5 workers at a publicly-funded New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) construction project in Queens by requiring wage kickbacks from employees.

State housing agency’s $63.5 million tax credit allocation to expand housing options for income-eligible...

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (“TDHCA”) has allocated $63.5 million in tax credits to private developers competing in the 2015 Housing Tax Credit Program. Because the credits may be used over a 10-year period, these awards will generate close to $635 million in equity financing for 64 affordable rental properties

NREL Research Identifies Increased Potential for Perovskites as a Material for Solar Cells

Scientists at the Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have demonstrated a way to significantly increase the efficiency of perovskite solar cells by reducing the amount of energy lost to heat

Justice Department Settles with Housing Authority of Baltimore City for Failure to Provide Accessible...

The Justice Department announced today that a federal district court has approved a supplemental consent decree between the United States, the Maryland Disability Law Center and the Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC). The original consent decree contained remedies for HABC’s failure to provide accessible housing to persons with disabilities. The supplemental consent decree, which was approved today by U.S. District Judge J. Frederick Motz of the District of Maryland, continues and amends certain terms in the original consent order in United States v. HABC, and Bailey v. HABC, entered on Dec. 20, 2004

Increasing Infrastructure Spending Heave the Furniture Demand

Saudi Arabia is witnessing a phenomenal expansion and development program. Upcoming mega-projects such as King Abdullah Economic City, Kingdom City and Jazan Economic City are well underway and positively impacting the local interiors market. Saudi Arabia have attracted international acclaim for undertaking the world’s largest investments across building up of its educational sector and upgrading healthcare facilities, also pointing to the massive opportunity for the furniture markets that lies in these segments.

Holmes Murphy Grows Property Casualty Division

Holmes Murphy and Associates recently welcomed seven new personnel to the Property Casualty division of its Kansas City office, enhancing the expertise already provided to clients.

Volunteers of America Celebrates Grand Opening in Terrebonne Parish

The Bayou Cane Apartments located on Synergy Center Boulevard in Houma add 82 newly-constructed apartment homes to the community. The four-acre landscaped site features five, two- and three-story garden-style apartment buildings, a playground, community center, dog park, on-site parking and a nature trail

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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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