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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.

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.

WASHINGTON, DC: - March 20, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Dr. Dan Benishek (MI-01) today urged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to not increase home heating costs for Michigan families by enacting new regulations on wood burning stoves.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 19, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- As temperatures drop and winter winds begin to howl, make sure your home heating system is ready for optimal performance to keep you warm all season.

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. - August 7, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mark your calendars now to attend these exciting RPAC events happening during the 2013 MAR Convention and Expo, September 25-27 at Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan

WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 4, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Calling all real estate agents and their clients! A well-established television production company is now casting for dynamic, out-going and engaging real estate agents and their clients looking to move from urban to rural environments. The concept of the project is to introduce audiences to a homebuyer, looking to leave the concrete jungle and head to a more sprawling, adventurous and peaceful landscape.

January 22, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Early last year, MAR teamed with Art Van to introduce the Home Rewards Program for Michigan REALTORS® and their clients. The new program offered $150 to home purchasers for use at Art Van, Paul’s TV and World of Floors and about 1,600 REALTORS® signed up clients in 2012.

November 16, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) today approved Detroit Edison Company's request to implement Phase II of its customer-owned SolarCurrents program.

October 22, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- MSU Extension Macomb is offering “A Macomb Green Holiday” class. Attendees will learn about make-at-home gift ideas and how to care for decorative holiday plants. They will also receive information on where to find holiday activities and events in Macomb. A take-home decoration for fall will be made during class.

October 12, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Whatever your heating needs this fall, in preparation for winter - from furnace cleaning - to repair or replacement, make sure to hire a licensed professional from a reputable company to do the job. Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) Director Steven H. Hilfinger today offers important tips to help consumers avoid paying for needless heating repairs and equipment

August 28, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) today noted that the September 30 deadline to apply for Michigan's Home Heating Credit in 2012 is quickly approaching. The credit assists low-income people with winter energy bills

August 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Herbs provide beauty and fragrance in the garden and can enhance the flavor and quality of foods, provide a healthy alternative to salt, and be used for medicinal purposes. Many herbs can be easily grown in the home garden or in pots in the kitchen helping to stretch our food dollars

EUGENE, OR - June 8, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. welcomes Linda Sarmiento of Keller Williams Realty to the growing network of agents and brokers that have adopted an IDX solution for their professional real estate search pages. As a member of the Saginaw MLS (SMLS), Sarmiento has long had access to the detailed property listings SMLS supplies to real estate professionals. Now, potential buyers can experience the same level of accessibility to the SMLS database by utilizing the IDX-enabled search tools Sarmiento hosts online.

LANSING - June 7, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Bill Schuette today issued a consumer alert to advise Michigan residents how to avoid getting ripped off by home repair scams. Anyone affected by the recent Duck Lake Fire is urged to use special caution.