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Udall Announces Bill to Create Jobs, Strengthen Colorado’s Clean Energy Economy
March 17, 2010 Posted by Colorado RealEstateRama
Bill Updates Income Tax Code for Solar Power, Offers Tax Credit for Homeowners who Invest in Community Solar Projects. Washington, D.C. - March 17, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — A month ago, U.S. Senator Mark Udall had the opportunity to spend a week listening to Coloradans’ ideas for how to strengthen the state’s economy during a visit to the Western Slope and at an Energy Jobs Summit he co-sponsored in Aurora. He heard firsthand from business leaders and citizens about ways he could partner with Colorado communities to create jobs and strengthen the clean energy economy. And today, Senator Udall rolled out the first of a package of clean-energy job-creation bills based on those ideas - specifically an idea he heard during a visit to Holy Cross Energy in Glenwood Springs
Congressman Salazar announces $1,498,229 in federal funding to improve Yampa Valley Regional Airport
March 16, 2010 Posted by Colorado RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC - March 16, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, U.S. Congressman John Salazar announced $1,498,229 in funding to improve the Yampa Valley Regional Airport terminal building. The passenger terminal building modifications (phase III) will provide additional baggage claim areas, an expanded passenger screening/security area and will permit more efficient passenger queuing.
Congressman Salazar announces $ 1,092,065 in federal funding to expand passenger terminal at Montrose Regional Airport and to rehabilitate Hopkins Field runway
March 16, 2010 Posted by Colorado RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC - March 16, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, U.S. Congressman John Salazar announced that $1,092,065 in federal funding has been allocated for the Montrose Regional Airport and Hopkins Field, Nucla. Of this funding, $1,017,065 is to expand the passenger terminal building at the Montrose Regional Airport. The expansion of the passenger terminal building (phase II) will provide additional space for passenger queuing areas, hold rooms, and central waiting rooms, thereby alleviating congestion during peak travel periods. A separate grant provides $ 75,000 to rehabilitate and re-mark Runway 5/23 on Hopkins Field. Pavement maintenance, including re-marking, on Runway 5/23 (phase I) will extend the useful life of the pavement.
Bennet, Udall Pass Measure Recognizing Colorado Springs as the New Home to National EMS Memorial Service
March 16, 2010 Posted by Colorado RealEstateRama
Washington, D.C. - March 16, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and Mark Udall announced that the Senate has passed a concurrent resolution that they sponsored to recognize Colorado Springs as the new home of a yearly National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Memorial Service.
As Budget Resolution is Crafted, Senators Say Bank and Housing Emergency Spending Should Be Used to Pay Back Taxpayers Through Deficit Reduction
February 25, 2010 Posted by Colorado RealEstateRama
Washington, DC - February 25, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — With the U.S. Senate expected to take up the Budget for the upcoming fiscal year in the next few weeks, Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO), Bob Corker (R-TN) and Jon Tester (D-MT) are telling Senate budget leaders to ensure funds repaid by beneficiaries of taxpayer-funded emergency spending are used to pay down the debt, not fund further deficit spending. The Senators urged the Senate Budget Committee to adopt the Pay It Back plan as part of the Senate’s Budget, and noticed an intent to file an amendment that mirrors Bennet’s Pay It Back Act, which requires returned emergency spending to go towards deficit reduction, if budget leaders don’t include Pay It Back provisions as part of the Budget
Press Release: Announces Grants for Nursing Home Projects
February 24, 2010 Posted by Colorado RealEstateRama
February 24, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Gov. Bill Ritter today announced grants for projects aimed at improving nursing home residents’ quality of care and quality of life. HB 09-1196 provides $200,000 toward measures that will improve the quality of life for residents in Colorado nursing facilities.
CO Delegation Seeks Support for New VA Fisher House
February 23, 2010 Posted by Colorado RealEstateRama
February 23, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Today the Colorado Congressional Delegation sent a letter to VA Secretary Eric Shinseki seeking support and funding to build a new 20-bed stand-alone Fisher House near the new VA Medical Center at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora
Udall, Bennet Congratulate Denver City Councilman Rick Garcia on Appointment to Regional HUD Post
February 1, 2010 Posted by Colorado RealEstateRama
Washington, D.C. - February 1, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, U.S. Senators Mark Udall and Michael Bennet congratulated Denver City Councilman Rick Garcia on his appointment by the Obama Administration to serve as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Region VIII Director. Senators Udall and Bennet recommended Garcia for the position, based on his longstanding advocacy on behalf of Colorado residents and his distinguished background in public policy and economic development. In the position, Garcia will oversee fair and affordable housing initiatives in Colorado and five other western states.
Udall, Bennet: Senate Approves Funding to Help Jefferson County Fight Meth Trade, Provide Housing for Homeless Veterans
December 15, 2009 Posted by Colorado RealEstateRama
Omnibus Appropriations Bill Now Headed to President’s Desk. December 15, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Mark Udall and Michael Bennet, U.S. Senators for Colorado, today announced Senate approval of critical funding for Jefferson County to aid local efforts to fight methamphetamine use and provide housing for homeless veterans.
Udall, Bennet: $100,000 in Recovery Act Funding For Mile High Youth Corps Will Support Clean Energy Job Training & Creation in Colorado
November 19, 2009 Posted by Colorado RealEstateRama
Partners Include Denver OED, Colorado DOL, SkillBuild Colorado, Namaste Solar, Homebuilders Institute and Red Rocks Community College. Washington, D.C. - November 19, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Mark Udall and Michael Bennet, U.S. Senators for Colorado, today highlighted how nearly $100,000 in funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) will expand Mile High Youth Corps’ (MHYC) capacity to prepare young adults in Colorado for new jobs in clean energy, energy efficiency and natural resource restoration.
Govenor Ritter Announces New Way to Track Recovery Act Projects
October 16, 2009 Posted by Colorado RealEstateRama
October 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Gov. Bill Ritter Jr. today announced the release of new reports that outline how funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act are being used in every county across Colorado. The 64 reports can be found at here and are the first of several new sources of data that will be released in the next few weeks to help Coloradans track Recovery Act dollars.
Perlmutter Applauds More than $600,000 in Housing Counseling Grants for CO
October 15, 2009 Posted by Colorado RealEstateRama
Washington, DC - October 15, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) applauded the $617,774 that will come to the state of Colorado for housing counseling and training grants as announced by the US Dept of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Out of these grants, $98,258 will come to Aurora and Commerce City in the 7th Congressional District.
Bennet: Eagle to Receive $26,900 USDA Rural Development Grant to Preserve and Improve Housing for Seniors
October 7, 2009 Posted by Colorado RealEstateRama
Eagle Grant is part of $71,226 Awarded to Colorado Rural Communities. October 7, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, announced today that local efforts to repair local housing units for elderly residents will get a $26,900 boost from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Congressman Salazar announces $599,935.00 in federal funding for new Adams State College housing program
September 17, 2009 Posted by Colorado RealEstateRama
“HOPE” focuses on new homeowners, disabled homeowners and the environment. WASHINGTON, DC - September 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Congressman John Salazar announced that a federal Hispanic-Serving Institutions Assisting Communities (HSIAC) grant of $599,935.00 has been allocated for Adams State College. The college intends to use the grant to launch the Home Owner Preparedness, including all People, for one Environment (HOPE) program. HOPE is a community-based collaborative project designed to increase economic and housing affordability to youth, provide job training for people with disabilities and organize the community around environmental opportunities.
CHFA Announces First TCAP Award in Colo. September 11, 2009 Jerilynn Martinez
September 14, 2009 Posted by Colorado RealEstateRama
September 14, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Colo. became one of the very first states in the nation to tap into the Tax Credit Assistance Program (TCAP) funds created for affordable housing development and preservation in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
