Housing & Development
Rep. Melancon Announces $8.7 Million Recovery Investment for St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office
March 12, 2010 Posted by Louisiana RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Charlie Melancon (LA-03) announced today that the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office has been awarded $8,742,938.22 in federal reimbursement grants. This investment, funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, will reimburse the sheriff’s office for utility costs for their temporary housing facilities incurred from July 2008 through August 2009. Storm surge and flooding from Hurricane Katrina caused such extensive damage to St. Bernard Parish that the sheriff’s office has been providing temporary housing facilities since the storm for essential law enforcement personnel as the community continues to rebuild
Governor Bobby Jindal Announces the Appointment of Roy Burst to the State Board of Home Inspectors
January 7, 2010 Posted by Louisiana RealEstateRama
BATON ROUGE, LA - January 7, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) –Today, Governor Bobby Jindal announced the appointment of Roy Burst to the State Board of Home Inspectors.
The State Board of Home Inspectors serves to regulate the practice of home inspectors by examining all applicants and issuing licenses or permits to those possessing the necessary qualifications
Governor Jindal Awards $110,000 in Grants to Richland Parish
December 17, 2009 Posted by Louisiana RealEstateRama
RAYVILLE, LA - December 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Governor Bobby Jindal awarded four grants totaling $110,000 to Richland Parish that will go towards infrastructure improvements. Governor Jindal awarded the funds to local officials in a ceremonial check presentation during an event in Rayville.
Rep. Melancon Comments on New Report Linking Chinese Drywall to Corrosion in Homes
November 30, 2009 Posted by Louisiana RealEstateRama
Sends Letter to Federal Agency Urging Quick Action on Establishing Repair Guidelines for Homes. WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 30, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Congressman Charlie Melancon (LA-03) commented today on a new report from a federal agency finding a strong association between defective Chinese drywall and corrosion of pipes and electrical wiring in homes. The report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission also found a possible link between the drywall and health problems reported by homeowners
Vitter Joins Other Senators to Introduce Resolution Urging Mortgage Relief for Homeowners with Contaminated Drywall
November 5, 2009 Posted by Louisiana RealEstateRama
Washington, D.C. - November 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senator David Vitter today joined a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators from three states in introducing a resolution that urges banks and mortgage lenders to work with the estimated 1,300 homeowners in 26 states who are dealing with health and safety issues linked to the use of contaminated drywall. The homeowners have reported a range of similar problems with structural corrosion and odors, as well as many common health concerns, including headaches, rashes, burning eyes and nosebleeds.
Governor Bobby Jindal Announces the Appointment of Michael Burroughs to the State Board of Home Inspectors
October 26, 2009 Posted by Louisiana RealEstateRama
BATON ROUGE, LA - October 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor Bobby Jindal announced the appointment of Michael Burroughs to the State Board of Home Inspectors. The State Board of Home Inspectors serves to regulate the practice of home inspectors by examining all applicants and issuing licenses or permits to those possessing the necessary qualifications.
President Obama and Local Residents Discuss Rebuilding and Recovery in New Orleans
October 16, 2009 Posted by The White House
Senior Administration Officials Joined President to See Recovery Progress Firsthand. WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — On his sixth trip to New Orleans since Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, President Barack Obama today visited the Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School and held a town hall event to hear directly from the people of Louisiana. President Obama discussed both the progress made in the region and the challenges that remain. In his first public event in New Orleans, President Obama also spent time answering questions from everyday people.
Cao Calls for Changes in New Orleans Housing Situation
October 6, 2009 Posted by Louisiana RealEstateRama
October 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Anh “Joseph” Cao (LA-2) released a statement regarding the housing crisis in New Orleans. During his first 10 months in office, Congressman Cao has been consistently vocal on this issue
House Passes Bill with $35 Million in Melancon-Secured Water Projects for South Louisiana
October 2, 2009 Posted by Louisiana RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that includes $35,045,000 in earmarks Congressman Charlie Melancon (LA-03) secured for projects in the Third Congressional District. The funding was included in the fiscal year 2010 Energy and Water Appropriations conference report (H.R. 3183). The conference report now goes to the Senate for passage, and then to the President to be signed in to law. This annual funding bill will provide a total of $5.4 billion for Army Corps of Engineers projects nationwide
Landrieu, Melancon Announce $17.4M Investment For Affordable Housing In Louisiana
September 29, 2009 Posted by Louisiana RealEstateRama
Grants will help create jobs and strengthen communities throughout Louisiana. WASHINGTON, DC - September 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — United States Senator Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., and U.S. Representative Charlie Melancon, D-La-03, today announced that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $9.9 million in grants to communities throughout Louisiana, and an additional $7.48 million to the State of Louisiana
Vitter Offers Anti-Gang Amendment to Housing Spending Bill
September 18, 2009 Posted by Louisiana RealEstateRama
Washington, D.C. - September 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Sen. David Vitter yesterday offered an amendment to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development spending bill that would prohibit federal housing assistance from going to households that include drug dealers and members of violent gangs in New Orleans.
Governor Jindal Awards over $7 Million in Grants to St. Martin Parish
September 16, 2009 Posted by Louisiana RealEstateRama
ST. MARTINVILLE, LA - September 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Governor Bobby Jindal awarded five grants totaling $7,259,604 to St. Martin Parish that will go toward hurricane recovery, hazard mitigation and infrastructure improvements. Governor Jindal awarded the funds to local officials in a ceremonial check presentation during a townhall meeting in St. Martinville as part of his “Louisiana Working Tour.”
Federal Employees Volunteer with New Orleans Organizations on Rebuilding Projects
August 27, 2009 Posted by Louisiana RealEstateRama
4 Day Service Project Around Katrina 4th Anniversary is Part of the President’s United We Serve Initiative. New Orleans, LA - August 27, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Nearly 100 Obama Administration officials and federal employees are volunteering with New Orleans organizations over the next four days to mark the fourth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. The four-day effort was launched today in front of the Rebuilding Together New Orleans Community Center, one of several sites at which volunteers will be working. When it is completed, the center will house AmeriCorps NCCC volunteers serving New Orleans.
HUD Secretary Donovan joins Elected, Housing Officials to Celebrate Groundbreaking at Former Lafitte Community
August 26, 2009 Posted by Enterprise
Work Begins at Former Public Housing Site As Katrina Anniversary Nears. August 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — WHO: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Housing Authority of New Orleans (HANO), Capital One, Enterprise, L+M Development Partners, Louisiana Housing Finance Agency (LHFA), Louisiana Recovery Authority/Office of Community Development and Providence Community Housing
Additional Millions Provided To Rebuild Orleans Nursing Home
August 21, 2009 Posted by FEMA
NEW ORLEANS, LA - August 21, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Lafon Nursing Facility of the Holy Family, with the help of an additional $2.3 million federal grant, is currently rebuilding so that it can once again service New Orleans’ elderly, announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Louisiana Recovery Authority (LRA)
