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WATER LEAKS DRAIN VALUABLE WATER RESOURCES
March 18, 2010 Posted by Kentucky RealEstateRama
March 18, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — This is “Fix a Leak Week” and officials at the Kentucky Division of Water are encouraging residents to repair small water leaks in their homes. Minor water leaks account for more than 1 trillion gallons of water wasted each year in U.S. homes, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WaterSense program. They can account for an average of 10,000 gallons of water wasted in the home every year — enough to fill a backyard swimming poo
Governor Beshear announces grant to enhance Public Safety in Dover
March 16, 2010 Posted by FEMA
FRANKFORT, KY - March 16, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Gov. Steve Beshear today announced the award of a Community Block Development Grant (CBDG) to the city of Dover that will enhance public safety for the Mason County community
Gov. Beshear announces community investment in Campton
March 15, 2010 Posted by Kentucky RealEstateRama
CAMPTON, KY - March 15, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Gov. Steve Beshear today presented $641,000 in Transportation Enhancement (TE) funds to the city of Campton and Wolfe County Fiscal Court for construction of a pedway connecting a nursing home and residential housing complexes to the downtown area.
Meeting of the State Property and Buildings Commission
March 10, 2010 Posted by Kentucky RealEstateRama
FRANKFORT, KY - March 10, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — The State Property and Buildings Commission (SPBC) will hold a meeting on Monday, March 15, 2010 at 2 p.m. in Room 182 of the Capitol Annex, Frankfort, Ky.
Attorney General Conway Reaches Agreement with Home Service USA over Water Line Service Coverage Solicitation
February 26, 2010 Posted by Kentucky RealEstateRama
February 26, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Attorney General Jack Conway and his Office of Consumer Protection today announced an agreement has been reached with Home Service USA and Home Service USA Repair Management regarding solicitations that were mailed last month to consumers in several Kentucky counties offering water line repair services.
Meeting of the State Property and Building Commission
February 12, 2010 Posted by Kentucky RealEstateRama
FRANKFORT, KY - February 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — The State Property and Buildings Commission (SPBC) will hold a meeting on Monday, February 15, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in Room 182 of the Capitol Annex, Frankfort, Kentucky.
Meeting of the Kentucky Asset/Liability Commission, State Property and Buildings Commission
January 14, 2010 Posted by Kentucky RealEstateRama
FRANKFORT, KY - January 14, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — The Kentucky Asset/Liability Commission (ALCo) will hold a meeting on Friday, Jan. 15, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in Room 182 of the Capitol Annex, Frankfort, Kentucky, 40601. Immediately following adjournment of the ALCo meeting, the State Property and Buildings Commission will convene (approximately 2:15 p.m.) in Room 182 of the Capitol Annex, Frankfort, Kentucky.
Governor Beshear Announces Energy Assistance for Colder Months
January 8, 2010 Posted by Kentucky RealEstateRama
FRANKFORT, KY - January 8, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor Steve Beshear today announced that Kentucky families who need help paying for heat during winter’s coldest months can apply now for assistance from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), funded by the U.S. Department for Health and Human Services (HHS)
Congressman Yarmuth Announces New Federal Assistance Available for Potential Homebuyers
November 16, 2009 Posted by Kentucky RealEstateRama
Louisville, KY - November 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) was joined by Louisville Realtors, representatives from the Home Builders Association of Louisville, and local homeowners and recent homebuyers to announce that more Louisvillians than ever are eligible for a homebuyer’s tax credit.
Governor Announces Homelessness Prevention and Housing Program Funding
September 24, 2009 Posted by Kentucky RealEstateRama
FRANKFORT, KY - September 24, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear, along with Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) Chief Executive Officer Richard L. McQuady, today announced the recipients of Kentucky’s Housing and Emergency Assistance Reaching The Homeless (KY HEARTH) Program grant funds. This initiative is part of the national American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 and the federal Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program. Lexington, Louisville and Covington received direct allocations. KHC administers the balance of the state’s portion.KY HEARTH helps prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless and helps those who are experiencing homelessness to be quickly re-housed and stabilized. Through the ARRA, 47 projects proposed by nonprofit agencies and local governments across the state are receiving a total of $11,607,352 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Robert Kennedy, Jr. Highlights Green Opportunities at Public Housing Complex
September 16, 2009 Posted by Kentucky RealEstateRama
Louisville Metro Spotlights Kentucky’s Clean Energy Corps. LOUISVILLE, KY - September 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — As part of Kentucky’s Clean Energy Corps initiative, nationally celebrated environmental activist Robert Kennedy Jr. joined state and local officials today in encouraging Kentuckians to save energy. Gov. Steve Beshear launched Kentucky’s Clean Energy Corps in February as a public/private partnership to promote energy efficiency in Kentucky homes, saving families on their utility bills, protecting the environment, and creating green collar jobs
Barren River Invites Groups to Design Scarecrows for Park Trail
August 31, 2009 Posted by Kentucky RealEstateRama
LUCAS, KY - August 31, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Barren River Lake State Resort Park is sponsoring the second annual Trail of Scarecrows event aimed at families, schools, businesses and other groups that can apply their imaginations to the task of designing and building these fanciful figures
Governor, First Lady unveil Hope Center’s new permanent housing for women in recovery
August 19, 2009 Posted by Kentucky RealEstateRama
LEXINGTON, KY - August 19, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor Steve Beshear and First Lady Jane Beshear today broke ground for the Hope Center’s newest building, the Barbara H. Rouse permanent housing for women in recovery.
AOC, Codell Construction reach settlement agreement on bonding for Kentucky judicial center construction projects
August 18, 2009 Posted by Kentucky RealEstateRama
FRANKFORT, KY - August 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Construction on judicial center projects in four Kentucky counties can commence immediately based on a settlement agreement finalized today by the Administrative Office of the Courts and Codell Construction Company of Winchester, Ky. Under the terms of the agreement, Codell has provided 100 percent Performance and Payment bonds for projects under way in Carlisle, Hancock, Mercer and Whitley counties.
Governor Beshear, Mayor Jerry Abramson Appoint Ohio River Bridges Negotiating Team
August 17, 2009 Posted by Kentucky RealEstateRama
Group will work with Indiana group to accelerate construction. FRANKFORT, KY - August 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Gov. Steve Beshear and Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson today appointed a five-member delegation that will help forge a bi-state partnership with Indiana to accelerate construction of the Ohio River Bridges Project – two new bridges in Louisville to link the two states and the rebuilding of Spaghetti Junction.
