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Two new affordable apartment buildings will be constructed in downtown Ludington using Low-Income Housing Tax Credits from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. “This is great news for Ludington. Not only will this help several families facing housing problems, this will result in several properties being rehabilitated,” said Sen. Darwin Booher, R-Evart. “I’m glad that MSHDA stepped up to the plate and awarded this crucial funding that will help the Ludington community.”

The 24-unit senior living community Crosswinds Manor will be rehabilitated using Low-Income Housing Tax Credits from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. Located at 901 N. Bridge Street in Belding, the affordable apartment building is home to low- and very low-income senior citizens and persons with disabilities.

Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the reappointment of Robert Craig of St. Johns to the Michigan Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons. Housed within the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, the nine-member board oversees the licensure and practice of real estate brokers and salespersons in Michigan

Even with temperatures reaching the 90s this summer, Consumers Energy is reminding qualified residents to take advantage of the Michigan Home Heating Credit. “With a filing deadline of Sept. 30, we don’t want eligible Michigan residents to miss the opportunity to qualify for the Home Heating Credit. Dollars are available now that can make a difference to many households,” said Chad Miller, Consumers Energy’s manager of low-income programs.

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.

Private landowners interested in helping to maintain or improve Upper Peninsula deer wintering habitat can learn more about the subject and cost-share programs available to aid in those efforts at an upcoming meeting the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has scheduled for July 20

Gov. Rick Snyder sent a letter Tuesday to Michigan’s members of Congress formally requesting the federal government to fully fund reconstruction of portions of the Soo Locks

With more than 1 million electric meters and nearly 200,000 gas communication modules installed to enhance customer service, Consumers Energy customers have more online access than ever to help manage their bills.

Consumers Energy is helping to drive West Michigan economic growth by spending nearly $200 million with West Michigan companies over the past year. The increased purchasing, part of the energy company’s commitment to spend $5 billion over 5 years with Michigan businesses, is strengthening customer service and creating an estimated 5,000 jobs statewide

Creating a comprehensive vision for Michigan’s economic future that will leverage the state’s strengths and encourage development is the goal of the Building the 21st Century Economy Commission created today under an executive order signed by Gov. Rick Snyder.

The Michigan State Housing Development Authority along with local community partners will be at the Wayne County Community College District on June 7 and again on June 21 to talk to current and future homeowners about buying a home, foreclosure prevention, mortgage modification and credit repair

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources today announced that the Engman Lake Access Road in Marquette County will be resurfaced beginning Monday, June 6. The DNR is teaming up with more than a dozen Engman Lake Homeowners in the area to fund materials for the project, which cost an estimated $6,000. The DNR is doing the road work.

Consumers Energy is honoring nearly 70 Michigan companies that work with the Michigan energy provider to help households lower costs through energy efficiency, making an impact of over $1 billion on customer bills since 2009

Consumers Energy is being recognized for its dedication to employing military veterans, being named a silver level Veteran-Friendly Employer by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency

Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence (MI-14) will join Congressman John Conyers, Jr. during a press conference to announce the introduction of the Water Affordability, Transparency, Equity and Reliability (WATER) Act. This legislation would provide dedicated funding to modernize U.S. water infrastructure and help to combat water infrastructure needs across the country.