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Congressman Dan Kildee Advocates for Federal Funding for Water Infrastructure Improvement Projects for Flint,...

Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), in a continued effort to invest in and improve local water infrastructure and delivery systems, has written to the Appropriations Committee requesting that they support adequate funding for the Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund and the Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund, these two critical federal programs could help to improve the city of Flint’s aging water system.

MPSC Approves Additional $22 Million in 2015 Michigan Energy Assistance Program Grants

Low-income households struggling to pay utility bills may be able to get assistance through an additional $22 million in Michigan Energy Assistance Program grants to eight of the organizations previously awarded funds for 2015.

Michigan receives $5.5 million to provide rental assistance to persons with disabilities

Michigan has been selected to receive more than $5.5 million in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding to provide affordable rental housing and supportive services to extremely-low income persons with disabilities. The Section 811 Project Rental Assistance (PRA) grant application process was a collaborative effort between the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) and the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH).

Charlevoix and Port Huron Selected as newest Michigan Main Street Communities

Gov. Rick Snyder today announced that Charlevoix and Port Huron have been selected as Michigan Main Street communities by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA). The Michigan Main Street program is a comprehensive approach encouraging community participation in economic development and historic preservation

Gov. Rick Snyder approves $24.7 million in outdoor recreation development, acquisition grants

Gov. Rick Snyder today signed legislation creating more outdoor recreation opportunities for local communities and authorizing nearly $24.7 million in Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) grants.

Gov. Rick Snyder makes appointments, reappointment to State Housing Development Authority Board

Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the appointments of Steve Arwood, of St. Johns, and Alexander Simpson, of Detroit, and the reappointment of Scott Wierda, of Georgetown Township, to the Michigan State Housing Development Authority Board

Gov. Rick Snyder makes appointments, reappointment to State Housing Development Authority Board

Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the appointments of Steve Arwood, of St. Johns, and Alexander Simpson, of Detroit, and the reappointment of Scott Wierda, of Georgetown Township, to the Michigan State Housing Development Authority Board

Upton Votes to Improve Infrastructure, Reform Amtrak

Congressman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today joined the majority of his House colleagues in voting to approve H.R. 749, the Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act. This legislation will reform Amtrak to increase transparency and accountability, leverage resources and encourages private sector participation and innovations, streamline environmental reviews and accelerates project delivery, target investments where there is the greatest potential for success, and empower states like Michigan to have a greater role in managing route

MSHDA Announces Community Development Grant for Arenac County

Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s (MSHDA) community development division announced that Arenac County will receive $295,000 in community development grant money.

Christman Company, Daniels Building Co., Inc. and MIOSHA Sign Partnership to Protect Workers During...

The Christman Company (Christman) Daniels Building Co., Inc. (Daniels), the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) and partnering subcontractors signed a formal partnership today with the goal of enhanced safety and health protection, and zero worker injuries during the construction of the state’s new State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC)

Congressman Dan Kildee Announces Nearly $14 Million in Federal Grants to Michigan for Affordable...

Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) announced today over $13.8 million in federal grants that will be awarded to tribes across Michigan to support affordable housing for Native Americans. The Native American Housing Block Grants (NAHBG) will help develop and modernize affordable housing units as part of the Native American Housing and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA), which Congressman Kildee had a major role in working to reauthorize in Congress.

Congressman Dan Kildee Announces Over $3.2 Million in Federal Housing Grants throughout Mid-Michigan

Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) today announced over $3.2 million in federal grants being awarded to local-area housing commissions in Genesee, Saginaw, Bay and Iosco counties. The federal grants, issued through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) 2015 Capital Fund, will help to modernize and develop public housing in multiple cities across the Fifth Congressional District.

MSHDA Awards Habitat for Humanity Michigan $1.1-Million Grant for Production of Affordable Housing

Habitat for Humanity Michigan (HFHM) was recently awarded a $1.1-million grant from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) to assist with the production of affordable housing for low- and very low-income families.

Rep. Miller Honored by Southeastern Michigan’s Home Builders Association

Today, U.S. Representative Candice Miller (MI-10) received the Distinguished Service to Government Award from the Home Builders Association of Southeastern Michigan for her outstanding support of the home building industry.

Michigan Residents Urged To Complete and Submit SBA Applications

Michigan homeowners, renters and business owners in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties may be eligible for additional grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other agencies.

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New shorelands program helps waterfront homeowners improve shorelines, inland lakes

The Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership recently launched a program to help lakefront homeowners understand best practices to protect their shoreland and inland lakes. The Michigan Shoreland Stewards Program will recognize inland lake property owners who are using healthy property management practices to protect their inland lake and offer tips to improve the shoreline further.

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