Stabenow Statement Following Senate Committee Hearing on Energy Efficiency Programs
March 12, 2010 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC - March 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, made the following statement after the committee held a hearing to review proposals designed to create jobs by making buildings energy efficient. The committee heard testimony from Terrence Mierzwa with Consumers Energy, headquartered in Jackson as well as Larry Laseter with Masco Home Services located in Taylor. The committee considered three proposals, including two supported by Senator Stabenow, the Building Star Energy Efficiency Act and the Home Star Energy Efficiency Retrofit Program.
Sens. Levin, Stabenow Announce $777,000 in Public Housing Grants for the Upper Peninsula
September 25, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
Funds Made Available Through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. WASHINGTON, DC - September 25, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Sens. Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow, both D-Mich., today announced three recovery grants designed to improve public housing for seniors and disabled individuals in three communities in the Upper Peninsula. The funds, allocated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, were made available by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Facilities in Ironwood, Laurium and Sault Sainte Marie will receive the grants.
Stabenow, Levin Announce Over $5 Million in Recovery Package Funding to Green Public Housing
September 24, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC - September 24, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Carl Levin (D-MI) announced today that Michigan has been awarded $5,535,975 in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The funding is from the Public Housing Capital Funds and will be used to upgrade public housing by increasing energy efficiency and create jobs
Stabenow, Levin: Senate Approves More Than $18 Million in Transportation and Housing Funding for Michigan
September 18, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC - September 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) –U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Carl Levin (D-MI) today announced the inclusion of $18,350,000 for 14 Michigan projects in the FY 2010 Appropriations bill for the Departments of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies. The funding was approved today by the full Senate
Sens. Stabenow, Levin Announce $500,000 to Help Mich. Neighborhoods Struck by Foreclosures
August 27, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
Funds Made Available by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. WASHINGTON, DC - August 27, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Sens. Debbie Stabenow and Carl Levin, both D-Mich., announced $500,000 in funding for distressed Michigan communities to address areas with large numbers of foreclosures. The funding is part of $5.5 million being provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development through its Neighborhood Stabilization Program to help local communities purchase, rehabilitate and resell foreclosed properties in especially hard-hit neighborhoods
Senators Levin, Stabenow Announce More Than $1.9 Million in Grants for Michigan Wind Energy Projects
July 16, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC - July 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — More than $1.9 million will be granted to three Michigan wind energy projects, U.S. Senators Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow, both D-Mich., announced today. The funds, disbursed by the Department of Energy and allocated by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act passed in February, will help Dow Corning, Michigan Aerospace Corporation, and the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor develop wind power, which is fast growing as a source of clean electricity across the nation.
Stabenow, Levin Announce More Than $42 Million for Rural Water and Wastewater Infrastructure
July 16, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
Funds made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. WASHINGTON, DC - July 15, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Carl Levin (D-MI) announced today that Michigan has received $42,136,000 to support six different water infrastructure projects—$9,064,000 in grant funding and $33,072,000 in loan funding—through the USDA Rural Development’s Water and Environmental Program. Funds are made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
Stabenow, Levin Announce More Than $1.9 Million in Grants for Michigan Wind Energy Projects
July 15, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC - July 15, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — More than $1.9 million will be granted to three Michigan wind energy projects, U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Carl Levin, both D-Mich., announced today. The funds, disbursed by the Department of Energy and allocated by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act passed in February, will help Dow Corning, Michigan Aerospace Corporation, and the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor develop wind power, which is fast growing as a source of clean electricity across the nation.“A wind turbine has over 8,000 individual parts and they all can be made right here in Michigan,” said Stabenow. “I am pleased these grants will support the important research efforts happening across our state as we continue to lead the way in developing clean energy technologies in the 21st century economy.”
Stabenow: New Law Will Help Families Save Their Homes
May 21, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC - May 20, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) today praised President Obama for signing the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 into law. The new law will makes it easier for homeowners and lenders to work together to prevent foreclosures. The legislation passed the Senate earlier this month.
Stabenow: New Law Will Hold Fraudulent Mortgage Lenders Accountable
May 20, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC - May 20, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) today commended President Obama for signing the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 into law. The new law will impose smart regulations on private mortgage brokers and lenders to prevent the same corporate frauds that helped lead to the collapse of our economy. It will also provide a blueprint to increase resources for law enforcement agencies, so they can effectively prosecute those responsible for engaging in fraudulent mortgage activity. The legislation passed the Senate in late April.“Holding irresponsible brokers and bankers accountable for their actions is a strong and clear signal to those who would contemplate risking our country’s financial future for personal gain,” said Stabenow.
Stabenow: Housing Legislation will Help Keep Michigan Families in Their Homes
May 12, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC - May 12, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) today praised the Senate’s bipartisan passage of the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. The bill makes it easier for homeowners and lenders to work together to prevent foreclosures.“Families across our state continue to struggle every day to make their mortgage payment while trying to make ends meet,” said Stabenow. “This much-needed legislation will help homeowners already making great sacrifices to keep their part of the American dream.”
