Williams: Legislature’s Democrats Preserve School Security Grants for Putnam, Mansfield, Killingly
Urges state agency, governor to release funding for safety improvements
March 11, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Late last month, the General Assembly passed a budget deficit mitigation bill that reduces the state deficit by more than $1.1 billion while at the same time protecting $1.8 million in state funding for school security upgrades
Governor Rell: Stimulus Infrastructure Projects Should Be 25 Percent ‘Green’
March 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced she is adding a requirement that state infrastructure projects funded with incoming federal stimulus money contain a 25 percent ‘green’ component, a stipulation that goes beyond federal mandates and is designed to bolster Connecticut’s emerging green collar workforce and while conserving energy and resources.
HUD Allocates More Than $11 Million to Connecticut Communities Under the American Recovery and...
March 02, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) announced that Connecticut towns and cities will receive more than $11 million for the construction and maintenance of decent affordable housing, the creation of better economic opportunities for residents, and other community development efforts.
Dodd, Lieberman Announce $335,525 in New Federal Grants for Connecticut Fire Departments
February 09, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Senators Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Joe Lieberman (ID-CT) announced today that fire departments in several Connecticut towns have been awarded federal grants totaling $335,525.
Dodd Makes Public All of the Documents Related to his 2003 Mortgages
February 04, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) and his wife Jackie met with members of the media today to make public all of the documents that they possess related to their 2003 mortgage loans.
Dodd Commends Freddie Mac’s Decision to Safeguard Renters Affected by Foreclosures
February 02, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, today welcomed Freddie Mac’s decision to allow renters to remain in properties that have been foreclosed on by the mortgage company.
Governor Rell Submits Proposed Regulations for Construction of ‘Green’ Buildings
Sustainable, Energy-Efficient Designs Pave Way for More Green Collar Jobs
January 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced that her administration has finalized a comprehensive list of regulations for the construction and renovation of state-owned buildings and public schools designed to reduce energy consumption and costs and enhance a growing workforce of “green collar” jobs
Dodd, Lieberman Announce New Federal Grants for Connecticut Fire Departments
Hartford, CT - January 08, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Senators Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Joe Lieberman (ID-CT) announced today that fire departments in Bolton, Ridgefield and Willington have been awarded federal grants totaling more than $57,000.
Property Tax Exemption for Farm Machinery and Buildings
December 29, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — You asked how (1) many towns approved a local option property tax exemption on farm machinery and buildings and (2) the state could get more towns to provide the optional tax break. This report updates OLR Report
Governor Rell: Vendors Signing Up for Energy Audit Program for Homes with Oil and...
December 17, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced that 14 Connecticut vendors have signed up for a new program to help Connecticut residents save money by making their heating systems and homes more energy efficient.
Governor Rell: CT FAMLIES Helping To Untangle
HARTFORD, CT - November 18, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced that Connecticut homeowners using the refinancing program she created last December in response to the subprime mortgage crisis have reduced their monthly payments by an average of $397 in the first year of the program.
Colapietro: Homeowners Facing Foreclosure May Find Relief in State Programs
Bristol , CT - October 28, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Connecticut homeowners facing foreclosure may find help in several new programs created by the General Assembly earlier this year, state Senator Thomas Colapietro (D- Bristol) said today. However, navigating the programs and knowing where to turn to for help can be difficult
Duff to Homeowners: Beware of Foreclosure Rescue Scams
Norwalk, CT - October 27, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Homeowners facing financial difficulty and foreclosure should beware of con artists promising to “rescue” them from their troubles and investigate state-sponsored programs designed to prevent foreclosure actions first, state Senator Bob Duff (D-Norwalk) said today
Governor Rell: Federal VA to Mail Vets Disability Verification Letters Required for Property Tax...
October 09, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor M. Jodi Rell announced today that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (USVA) will soon be mailing disability verification letters required for local property tax relief to Connecticut’s 22,000 veterans
Dodd Announces Launch of Hope for Homeowners Program
Hartford, CT - October 06, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT), Chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, today announced the enactment of the HOPE for Homeowners program, a voluntary initiative to help distressed borrowers refinance their mortgages.
