Yearly Archives: 2009
House Bill 106 Will Improve Mortgage Regulation
FRANKFORT, KY - March 31, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) stands ready to implement the changes called for in House Bill 106, which was signed by Gov. Steven L. Beshear on Friday.
Governor announces $100 million in transportation and infrastructure projects for Ft. Knox region
Projects in anticipation of BRAC realignment
FRANKFORT, KY - March 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Joined by community leaders, legislators and county and city officials, Gov. Steve Beshear today announced $100 million of state approved transportation and infrastructure projects for Hardin and Meade counties.
State Property and Building Commission meeting
FRANKFORT, KY. — The State Property and Building Commission (SPBC) will hold a meeting on Friday, March 13, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in Room 182 of the Capitol Annex, Frankfort, Kentucky.
Kentucky league addresses cramdown opposition on radio
LOUISVILLE, KY - March 09, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Kentucky Credit Union League President Wendell Lyons described credit unions' objections to cramdown provisions in legislation and told listeners facing foreclosures to communicate with their lenders during two segments of the "Tony Cruise Show" on WHAS 84 in Louisville last week.
Governor, Mayor Commemorate Grand Opening of Coca-Cola Enterprises’ New information Technology Development Center in...
FRANKFORT, KY - March 02, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Gov. Steve Beshear, Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson, along with state and local economic development representatives today joined officials from Coca-Cola Enterprises (NYSE: CCE) to commemorate the opening of the company’s new Information Technology (IT) Development Center in Louisville.
Gov. Beshear announces $37 million for communities, residents to combat home, property foreclosures
FRANKFORT, KY - March 02, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Gov. Steve Beshear today announced that Kentucky will use $37 million in federal funding to help communities respond to the effects of high home and property foreclosures in the wake of the country’s economic crisis
The Federal $8,000 tax credit for first time Home Buyers
February 25, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Recently President Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 which:
Beshear Administration leads the nation in public building energy efficiency standards
FRANKFORT, KY - February 19, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Gov. Steve Beshear today announced a couple of energy efficiency initiatives that will further establish Kentucky as a national leader in the “greening” of public buildings
Carlisle County to break ground for $12.9 million courthouse Feb. 27
FRANKFORT, KY - February 19, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The public is invited to a groundbreaking ceremony for the planned Carlisle County Courthouse on Friday, Feb. 27, at 11 a.m. The event will take place at the Carlisle County Park at 101 County Road 1311 in Bardwell. The courthouse will be constructed at 985 U.S. Highway 62 in Bardwell.
Kentucky Housing Corporation Announces the Bowling Green Scholar House Grand Opening
February 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Representatives of Kentucky Housing Corporation; Wabuck Development Company; Housing Assistance and Development Services, Inc. (HANDS); The Cecilian Bank; Community Action of Southern Kentucky; and state and local officials, held the grand opening of Bowling Green’s new Scholar House on February 18.
Division of Water provides guidance on emergency water disinfection
FRANKFORT, KY - February 12, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — As power outages and low water pressure problems persist in some areas of the commonwealth as a result of the ice storm, Kentucky officials are urging residents to properly disinfect water for in-home use, including drinking, cooking, making prepared drinks and brushing teeth.
Energy and Environment Cabinet accepts applications for recycling, household hazardous waste grants
February 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Energy and Environment Cabinet’s (EEC) Division of Waste Management is accepting grant applications for projects that develop an integrated recycling infrastructure, manage household hazardous waste and offer public education programs relating to recycling and household hazardous waste management
Governor Beshear Announces Over $1.5 Million Awarded to Help Homeowners Facing Foreclosure
LEXINGTON, KY - February 09, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Joined by Lexington Mayor Jim Newberry and Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) Chief Executive Officer Richard L. McQuady, Gov. Steve Beshear announced today that the Kentucky Homeownership Protection Center would receive a grant in excess of $1.5 million from NeighborWorks® America as a part of the federal Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008
President Obama grants Governor Beshear’s request for a major disaster declaration for Kentucky
Gov. Beshear sought declaration this week following devastating winter storms
FRANKFORT, KY - February 06, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Gov. Steve Beshear today received word from the White House that President Barack Obama has granted the governor’s request for a major disaster declaration for the commonwealth of Kentucky, following the devastating winter storm that has paralyzed parts of the state and left hundreds of thousands of Kentuckians without electricity, water and heat
Crowne Plaza Opens in Louisville, KY
0,000 square feet of meeting space is third largest in Crowne Plaza global portfolio
ATLANTA - January 21, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)], the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, today announced that the Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Kentucky Expo Center is expected to open within a month, after a renovation and conversion from the Executive West Hotel