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WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 7, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced two U.S. Forest Service grants for The Greening of Detroit to help restore vacant land and conserve the Detroit and Rouge River Watersheds. The Greening of Detroit, founded in 1989, is a nonprofit environmental organization committed to repurposing land in ways that provide environmental, economic and social benefits to Detroit residents - from tree plantings, green infrastructure to urban agriculture and green workforce development.

LANSING, Mich. - November 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) scored two Awards for Program Excellence during the National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) 2013 Annual Conference in New Orleans, LA, last month.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The MAR Convention & Expo was again a huge hit with more than 715 attendees as well as a sold out expo hall with 295 exhibitor attendees who were “all aboard” the Cruise to Success at the Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort. The three-day event was filled with over 25 fascinating and functional educational sessions, as well as social events, awards and a range of industry meetings providing something for everyone

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 4, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- John D. Quackenbush, chairman of the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) and Steve Bakkal, director of the Michigan Energy Office today submitted the

LANSING, Mich. - October 25, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Scott Woosley, executive director of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA), today announced $1.175 million in Housing Resource Fund (HRF) grants, which will allow home rehabilitation and emergency repair projects to move forward across the state.

LANSING, Mich. - October 25, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the appointment of David Worthams, of Kalamazoo, to the Michigan Board of Real Estate Appraisers.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 9, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- DTE Energy Company, the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA), the Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council, and the Partnering Contractors, signed a formal partnership on Monday, October 7, 2013 to protect workers during construction activities. The partnership goal is enhanced safety and health protection and zero injuriesfor workers on this facility project

WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 4, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Rick Snyder has proclaimed October 6-12 as Fire Prevention Week in Michigan with the theme “Prevent Kitchen Fires.” Cooking is the leading cause of home fires, and a significant contributor to home fire deaths and injuries. Two of every five home fires start in the kitchen, more than any other place in the home

WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 4, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The DEQ today announced 45 communities will receive nearly $500,000 through the Wellhead Protection Grant Program to safeguard public water supply systems.

LANSING, MI - October 2, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the appointments of Scott Wierda, of Georgetown Township, and Tyrone Hamilton, of Belleville, to the Michigan State Housing Development Authority Board

LANSING, Mich. - September 25, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gov. Rick Snyder today signed a bill that will help fill a gap between what a developer can pay and what banks are willing to lend for commercial mixed-use and multifamily residential developments

WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 23, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) Chairman John D. Quackenbush and Michigan Energy Office Director Steve Bakkal today issued a draft reporton renewable energy and are seeking public comment on the report.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 17, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Carl Levin today announced federal support for Ford Airport in Dickinson County. The competitive grant will be used to acquire firefighting safety and snow removal equipment, and to rehabilitate the terminal building and the runway and taxiway to ensure a safe airfield.

LANSING, MI - September 16, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Scott Woosley, executive director of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA), today announced more than $2 million in Housing Resource Fund (HRF) grants, which will allow home rehabilitation and emergency repair projects to move forward across the state

LANSING, MI - September 13, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Michigan Veterans Homeowners Assistance Program (MiVHAP) has approved more than $1 million in grants to struggling military and veteran homeowners impacted by the foreclosure crisis, announced Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency Director Jeff Barnes. MiVHAP launched in May with a total of $5 million available for grants and will continue until those funds are depleted. To date, MiVHAP has helped 154 homeowners in 43 counties across the state