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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.

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.

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.

FRANKFORT, KY - August 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The State Property and Building Commission (SPBC) will meet on Friday, August 14, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in Room 182 of the Capitol Annex, Frankfort.

August 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Department for Natural Resources’ Division of Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) announced today the commencement of construction for the Butcher Hollow Water Supply Project for Johnson County. Little Creek Construction has been awarded the project contract with a low bid of $382,033, with Sisler-Maggard Engineering providing engineering inspection services. On-site construction will begin August 17 with a projected completion date of January 2010.

Fulton, KY - August 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gov. Steve Beshear today presented the city of Fulton with a $1 million Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for a scattered site housing rehabilitation project targeting low income, disabled, and elderly homeowners within the city limits.Fulton will use the grant to address at least 13 houses that have been inspected and determined to be beyond repair, requiring demolition and reconstruction. The dilapidated units will be rebuilt on their existing properties and temporary housing will be provided for the residents during the rehabilitation process

July 31, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) announced that the House of Representatives has approved $500,000 for the Kentucky Blood Center (KBC) to construct a new blood storage and donor service center in Somerset. Rogers secured these critical funds in the FY 2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill to strengthen the available blood supply for emergencies in southern and eastern Kentucky. The bill passed the House on July 23, 2009, and awaits Senate action later this year.

FRANKFORT, KY - July 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The State Property and Building Commission (SPBC) will meet on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in Room 182 of the Capitol Annex, Frankfort.

HUD claims African-American family evicted because of their race. WASHINGTON, DC - July 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that it has charged the managers and owners of a Kentucky apartment complex with housing discrimination. HUD alleges that Mary Sue Brooks, Jan Partin and Brooks Properties, LLC, violated the Fair Housing Act when they evicted an African-American family following a home invasion at West Park Village Apartments in Paducah. The Fair Housing Act makes it unlawful to discriminate in housing because of race and/or color and sex

FRANKFORT, KY - July 8, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Many Kentuckians are seeking ways to prevent losses from future flooding and severe storms. Over the past several weeks, more than 13,000 have stopped by to ask for advice and information at Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Community Education Outreach centers inside Lowe's stores

Washington, DC - July 7, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) announced today that the Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport is being awarded a grant worth $2,000,000 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

LANCASTER, KY - July 7, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor Steve Beshear today announced two grants to support community initiatives and improve the quality of life for residents of Garrard County. The Garrard County Fiscal Court was awarded $500,000 for the restoration of the downtown Grand Theater and the city of Lancaster received $166,400 for the expansion of the Garrard County Cooperative Parish (GCCP) service facility

FRANKFORT, KY - July 2, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Many Kentuckians are seeking ways to prevent losses from future flooding and severe storms. Over the past several weeks, more than 10,000 have stopped by to ask for advice and information at Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) community education outreach centers inside Lowe's stores in Pikeville, Paintsville and Hazard. Those centers ceased operations on Tuesday. On Thursday, July 2, FEMA opens new centers in Somerset, London and Corbin.

FRANKFORT, KY - June 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Two Kentucky AmeriCorps programs will receive more than $750,000 in new grant money to develop transitional housing and serve at-risk students.

FRANKFORT, KY - June 12, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The State Property and Building Commission (SPBC) will hold a meeting on Monday, June 15, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in Room 182 of the Capitol Annex, Frankfort, Kentucky