Governor Beebe’s weekly column and radio address: Saving Money and Energy at Home

March 19, 2010 Posted by Arkansas RealEstateRama

March 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — In Arkansas, the term “energy-efficiency” carries more and more meaning for us in our homes and our bank accounts with each passing day. Because of the federal stimulus program, Arkansas has $2.7 million for families who replace home appliances with new, ENERGY STAR models. ENERGY STAR is an international rating system developed by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy. It lets consumers identify products that conserve energy use and save money on utility bills.

WARMER Act Modernizes Veterans’ Home Energy Efficiency

December 16, 2009 Posted by Arkansas RealEstateRama

Washington, DC - December 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Representative John Boozman (R-AR) today introduced the WARMER (Warriors Adapting Residences with Mortgages for Energy Renovations) Act to ensure our veterans can finance money-saving energy efficiency improvements to their homes

Haynes Joins St. Louis Fed’s Real Estate Industry Council

December 1, 2009 Posted by Arkansas RealEstateRama

ROGERS, AR - December 1, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) –H. Collins Haynes, chief executive officer of HaynesLimited in Rogers, Ark., has joined the Real Estate Industry Council of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.

31 Arkansas Counties Now Offer Online Property Tax Payments

October 6, 2009 Posted by Arkansas RealEstateRama

Several Arkansas Counties extend October 10 deadline. LITTLE ROCK, AR - October 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — For residents of 31 Arkansas counties, personal property and real estate taxes can be paid online at http://www.arkansas.gov/ or over the phone, with most counties extending the weekend October 10 deadline to midnight on Tuesday, October 13. Residents should be sure to check the full listing of counties and deadlines available at www.Arkansas.gov.

Secretary Daniels Presents State Capitol Exhibit on National Parks

September 17, 2009 Posted by Arkansas RealEstateRama

LITTLE ROCK, AR - September 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Secretary of State Charlie Daniels today announced the opening of the autumn State Capitol exhibit, Natural, National: The National Parks and Arkansas, which salutes the National Park Service and its six Arkansas properties.

Lincoln, Pryor, Berry Announce $700,000 for Housing, Education, Small Business Loans

August 24, 2009 Posted by Arkansas RealEstateRama

Washington, DC - August 24, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senators Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor and U.S. Representative Marion Berry (AR-01) today announced that First Bank of the Delta in West Helena has been selected to receive $700,000 through the U.S. Treasury Department’s Bank Enterprise Award (BEA) Program. The funds will help First Bank provide affordable home mortgages, affordable housing development loans, education loans, home improvement loans, and small business loans.

Lincoln, Pryor and Boozman announce Dyer Grant

August 19, 2009 Posted by Arkansas RealEstateRama

Washington, DC - August 19, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senators Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor, along with U.S. Representative John Boozman (AR-03) today announced $39,860 in funds to improve the Dyer community building.

Lincoln Helps Push Improvements to Research and Development Tax Credit

June 9, 2009 Posted by Arkansas RealEstateRama

Revised legislation fosters innovation, job growth, and American competitiveness. Washington, DC - June 9, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) this week helped introduce legislation to improve and simplify the research and development (R&D) tax credit, which has been an essential tool for spurring economic growth at home and American competitiveness abroad. The revised incentive will encourage greater innovation of new technologies and services.

Northwest Arkansas Airports Receive Federal Grants

June 3, 2009 Posted by Arkansas RealEstateRama

Washington, DC - June 3, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Representative John Boozman (AR-03) along with U.S. Senators Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor announced that Fayetteville Municipal Airport-Drake Field will receive $3.5 million and Rogers Municipal Airport-Carter Field will receive $1 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Drake Field’s funds will be used to improve the runway safety area and Carter Field’s funds will be used to construct a taxiway

House Approves Boozman Veterans Bill

May 20, 2009 Posted by Arkansas RealEstateRama

Washington, DC - May 20, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Legislation introduced by U.S. Representative John Boozman (R-AR) that establishes a pilot grant program through the Specially Adapted Housing grants passed the U.S. House of Representatives by voice vote today.

Debris Removal Begins With Property Owner

May 12, 2009 Posted by Arkansas RealEstateRama

LITTLE ROCK, AR - May 12, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) —State and federal officials remind residents who were affected by the severe storms and tornadoes of April 9 that removing traffic-blocking and potentially harmful debris is a total community effort that begins with the property owner.

Lincoln, Pryor, Boozman Announce FEMA Funds for Fayetteville

May 12, 2009 Posted by Arkansas RealEstateRama

Washington, DC - May 12, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senators Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor and U.S. Representative John Boozman (AR-03) today announced that Fayetteville is the recipient of a $2,181,813.48 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The funds will be used to help with cleanup efforts from the January ice storm.

McCain Mall Announces Opening of Two New Stores

April 28, 2009 Posted by Arkansas RealEstateRama

North Little Rock, Ark. - April 28, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — McCain Mall, one of the region’s major shopping destinations, has announced that Charlotte Russe and rue21 will be added to the mall’s diverse retail mix this spring. Current tenants Fame and Millennium Ladies Boutique have also relocated to new spaces, while Foot Locker is set to debut its new location this month.

Arkansas Members Announce Funding For Northwest Regional Housing Authority

March 5, 2009 Posted by Arkansas RealEstateRama

March 05, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senators Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor and Representatives Marion Berry (AR-01) and John Boozman (AR-03) today announced that the Northwest Regional Housing Authority will receive a grant of $254,820. The funds will enable the organization to provide assistance to 21 families in Boone, Carroll, Marion, Newton and Searcy Counties.

Governor Beebe’s weekly column and radio address: Saving Arkansas Money and Energy

February 25, 2009 Posted by Arkansas RealEstateRama

February 25, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — As we work to determine the total share Arkansas will receive from the federal economic stimulus bill, one thing is certain - this is an historic opportunity to establish lasting benefits for the people of our State.

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