Section 8 Housing News
- Fitch Affirms Dysart USD No. 89, AZ School Improv Bonds at ''AA-'; Outlook Revised to Negative Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:05PMAUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings has taken the following rating action on Dysart USD No. 89 of Maricopa County, Arizona's (the district) bonds as part of its continuous surveillance efforts: --$184 million in outstanding school improvement bonds affirmed at 'AA-'. The Rating Outlook is revised to Negative from Stable. KEY RATING DRIVERS:--The Negative Outlook reflects the district's ...
- Milford Senior Center gives farmers market coupons Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:16PMThe Milford Senior Center will distribute coupons for Tri-Valley’s farmers market at 10 a.m. tomorrow.
- NEW SHELTER: Central Iowa Shelter and Services breaks ground Wednesday morning on a new $14 million facility Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:37PMConstruction on a new shelter in Des Moines begins Wednesday.
- State to auction off Mississippi Cottages Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:22PMGULFPORT — More than 180 Mississippi Cottages will be auctioned to registered bidders beginning at 9 a.m. July 29 at the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency’s staging area at 10421 Turner Road, Gulfport.
- 1,000-year storm delivers record rainfall in Akron-Canton area Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:02PMUPDATE 1:30 p.m.The U.S. Geological Survey reports that one of its rain gauges near downtown Akron recorded more than 7 inches of rain this morning. If confirmed, that will be an all-time record and the equivalent of a once-in-one-thousand-years occurrence.
- Why Did My Stock Just Die? Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:31PMThese stocks just rolled over. Can they come back?
- Community Links Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:55AMReach your community and publicize non-profit, community, or club activities here and on the Internet, at www.langleyadvance.com which includes the link Submit an Event.
- Fitch Downgrades Howell Township, MI's LTGOs to 'BBB'; Outlook Negative Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:20AMNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As part of its continuous surveillance effort, Fitch Ratings downgrades the following Howell Township, MI (the township) limited tax general obligation (LTGO) bonds: --$2,950,000 general obligation limited tax bonds, series 2004, to 'BBB' from 'AA-'; --$7,875,000 special assessment limited tax bonds, series 2005, to 'BBB' from 'AA-'; --$1,590,000 special assessment ...
- Santa Barbara Democratic Party endorses Falcone, Murillo and Schwartz; party looks to oust 'Tea Party' conservative ... Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:01AM“People are really excited about this team,” said Daraka Larimore-Hall , chairman of the Democratic Party. “It was really about the whole team and it was really about the diversity and talent and issue-focus that each person brings.”
- Wells Fargo Reports Record Quarterly Net Income of $3.9 Billion Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:17AMSAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC): Strong financial results: Record Wells Fargo net income of $3.9 billion, up 29 percent from prior year, up 5 percent from prior quarter Record diluted earnings per common share of $0.70, up 27 percent from prior year, up 4 percent from prior quarter Pre-tax pre-provision profit (PTPP)1 of $7.9 billion, up 4 percent from prior ...
- Defunct planning council faces bankruptcy Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:36AMThe Central Sierra Planning Council closed its doors June 30, but leaves a slew of problems in its wake that must be sorted out before the council members can move forward.
- Consolidating Housing Vouchers Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:49PMBinghamton, NY (WBNG Binghamton) What city leaders call a redundancy in city government is consolidated Monday evening.
- Farmville - Walkthrough Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:28PMFarmville Walkthrough and Guide by Freyashawk Created on 13 July 2010 Last updated on 18 July with new Crafting Silo options and other updated information For details on how to search for specific information in any of my Guides using the most popular web browsers, please visit: http://ha...
- ELS Reports Second Quarter Results Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:23PMCHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. (NYSE: ELS) (the “Company”) today announced results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2011. a) Financial Results For the second quarter 2011, Funds From Operations (“FFO”) were $27.3 million, or $0.73 per share on a fully-diluted basis, compared to $27.1 million, or $0.76 per share on a fully-diluted basis, for the same ...
- Editorial: When skeletons rattle as officers of justice are challenged Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:56PMTHE courts of law exude this impenetrable aura and only lawyers appear to be eager to explore their halls. The hoi polloi, the ordinary tao, is most thankful if they didn't have anything to do with the courts of law in their whole lifetime. read more
- Fitch Downgrades FL Muni Loan Council's Revs (North Miami Beach Water Proj) to 'A+'; Outlook Stable Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:38PMNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings takes the following rating action on Florida Municipal Loan Council's (FMLC) revenue bonds issued on behalf of the city of North Miami Beach (the city) as obligor: --Approximately $65 million, series 2002B (City of North Miami Beach Water Project) downgraded to 'A+' from 'AA-'. The Rating Outlook is Stable. SECURITY: The bonds are secured by loan ...
- Fitch Downgrades Lynwood Public Financing Authority CA's Lease Revs to 'BBB+'; Outlook Stable Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:24PMSAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In the process of routine surveillance, Fitch Ratings has downgraded Lynwood Public Finance Authority, California's bonds as follows: --$5.7 million lease revenue refunding bonds (public capital improvement project), series 2003A to 'BBB+' from 'A';--$9 million lease revenue bonds (civic center improvement project), series 2010A to 'BBB+' from 'A'. Additionally ...
- Budget 2011/12: Some Observations Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:52AMThe budget urgently made difficult decisions, sometimes unpopular decisions, to restore solvency and create a macroeconomic framework that would allow Nepal to compete in the world and attract foreign investment to help jumpstart our moribund economy.
- Air Conditioning, Cable TV, and an Xbox: What is Poverty in the United States Today? Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:38AMAbstract: For decades, the U.S. Census Bureau has reported that over 30 million Americans were living in “poverty,” but the bureau’s definition of poverty differs widely from that held by most Americans.
- Two councilmen at the heart of divide in city of Albion Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:15AMAs the Albion City Council tries to resurrect a municipality that is home to a shrinking school district and floundering downtown business district, there is a distinct divide down the middle of Eaton Street that continues to manifest itself at...
- Des Moines: From agriculture to youth culture Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:14AMHow a decade of changes attracted younger workers to Des Moines.
- Proposed project to upgrade site Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:23PMMALACCA: The government has identified project to upgrade the Krubong Landfill site here at an estimated cost of RM42.8 million through a co-operation with National Solid Waste Management Department (NSWMD), the state assembly was told, recently.
- Japan Nuclear Disaster Update 31: Radioactive stuff spreads, questions multiply [Greg Laden's Blog] Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:17PMThe International Atomic Energy Association has issued its last report on Fukushima on June 2nd and appears to not be keeping their web site up to date any more. This is the last time I'll be checking with them unless I hear otherwise. The email scandal reported last time continues "Analysts say the scandal reflects panic in Japan's atomic power industry, long coddled by political, corporate and ...
- For the Record: July 18, 2011 Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 5:05AMA weekly listing of information from the public record that can help businesspeople in the New York area find opportunities, potential new clients and updates on competitors.
- Deeds recorded June 27-July 1, 2011 Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:41AMThe Daytona Beach News-Journal publishes deed recordings supplied by the Volusia and Flagler County Clerks of Court. The listing is limited to properties that sell for $75,000 or more. DAYTONA BEACH Kargar & MJ at Grand Champion LLC to...
- The Floodgates Open Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:00AMWhile we officially started earnings season this week, things will get very busy next week as 108 S&P 500 firms are due to report.
- Volunteers/Donations Needed, 7/17 Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:36PMInternational Center for Appropriate and Sustainable Technology iCAST (International Center for Appropriate and Sustainable Technology) is a local non-profit organization helping communities to use their local resources for their benefit. iCAST's projects foster economic viability, environmental stewardship and social responsibility in under-served communities and a new vision for their future.
- Years later, wait for Section 8 still long Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:20PMYears later, wait for Section 8 still long
- Nonresidents commit most serious crimes in Boardman Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:13PMBoardman Patrolman Jamison Diglaw searches a subject while Lt. Ed McConnell watches after a recent traffic stop on Market Street. A small amount of marijuana was found in the vehicle.
- For a soldier in Iraq , it's the little things that matter Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 7:40PMFor a soldier in Iraq , it's the little things that matter
- Diocese of Honolulu tackles affordable housing project Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 6:39AMThe Roman Catholic Diocese of Honolulu is moving forward with its Homeless Affordable Housing Plan, which aims to provide 720 living units for the poor by the end of 2013, spokesman Patrick Downes said.
- Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing: 25 more vouchers awarded to Santa Cruz County Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 3:46AMSANTA CRUZ -- A program to help homeless veterans find housing is working so well in Santa Cruz County that the federal government has just awarded more money to assist another 25 veterans.
- Rob Astorino balks at feds' 'unprecedented overreaching' in housing-deseg case demands Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:41AMWestchester County Executive Rob Astorino at a news conference today in which he said legal and economic "overreaching" by HUD is threatening the housing-desegregation settlement calling for 750 new affordable-housing units in mostly white Westchester communities.
- Astorino: HUD goes too far in enforcing Westchester desegregation deal Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:36AMIn what might be a signal of challenges that lie ahead, Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino on Friday accused the federal government of overstepping its authority in enforcing the housing-desegregation settlement and said the two sides are at an impasse.
- Police roundup | Georgetown man charged with grave robbing Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:04PMA Georgetown man has been charged with grave robbing by the Georgetown County Sheriff's Office.
- Halyard Bend gets new life in Myrtle Beach Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:44PMTedra Gore moved into Halyard Bend about four years ago. She was pregnant and sick and didn't have much of a choice of where to live.
- Landlords and charities oppose squatting plans Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:28PMHomelessness charity Crisis said the government should look at improving housing and support rather than criminalising ‘people who are so desperate for a roof over their heads that they are often forced to sleep in abandoned buildings without heat, light or water’.
- Burk Residents Oppose Proposed Apartment Complex Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:57PMSome Burkburnett residents say they don't want a developer to build a low-income apartment complex near Presson and Kramer.
- Planning for healthier spaces Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:12PMOn June 21, the Hollister Youth Alliance brought many of the partners of the Dunne Park project together for a workshop at the Hollister School District.
- Green Township to sue housing authority Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:37PMGreen Township officials plan to file suit against the Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority.
- Bloomberg Grant Highlights Big City Challenges Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:16PMWhen the nonprofit foundation of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg went looking for cities to award grants for innovation, foundation leaders didn...
- Fitch Affirms Montgomery County, MD Special Obligation Bonds at 'A+; Outlook Stable Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:10PMNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings has affirmed the 'A+' rating on the following special obligation bonds of Montgomery County, Maryland (the county): --$10.3 million (West Germantown development district), series 2002A. The Rating Outlook is Stable. RATING RATIONALE:--Montgomery County (GO bonds rated 'AAA' with a Stable Outlook by Fitch) is required to levy special taxes on all taxable ...
- Mississippi Cottages Available At Auction Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:46PMPEARL –More than 180 Mississippi Cottages will be auctioned to registered bidders beginning at 9 a.m. on July. 29 at the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency’s staging area at 10421 Turner Rd., Gulfport.
- The Hood Life: Thousands Of People Haul A$$ In A To Get Section 8 Applications In Dallas! [Video] Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:25AMThis ish looks like the running of the bulls…SMH The head of Dallas County Health and Human Services defended the agency’s handling of a Thursday morning event at which hundreds of people broke ranks from an estimated 5,000-person crowd and
- Debt Ceiling: What's The End Game For Republicans? Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:14AMAt some point, those who believe it will be acceptable to go to August 3 without an increase in the debt limit, as well as those who believe the politics favor the Republicans, are going to have to reckon with the fact that there are no data points supporting their beliefs.
- Citigroup Reports Second Quarter 2011 Net Income of $3.3 Billion, Compared to $2.7 Billion in Second Quarter 2010 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:11AMNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Citigroup Inc. today reported second quarter 2011 net income of $3.3 billion, or $1.09 per diluted share, on revenues of $20.6 billion. Second quarter net income grew 24% from the prior year period and 11% from the first quarter 2011, while net revenues were 7% lower versus the prior year period and 5% higher than the first quarter 2011. Vikram Pandit, Citi’s Chief ...
- BRIEFLY: July 15 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:07AMSee what's happening in and around Halifax and Plympton.
- Nigeria: National Assembly - Lawmakers Or Salary Earners? Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:04AMThe Daily trust of June 8, 2011 in a captioned story: "Senators upsets at 40% pay cut" reported that Senators had expressed dissatisfaction with the implementation of 40 per cent cut in overheads of the National Assembly, which they said has reduced their allowances by about half.
- Some trampled in rush for Dallas housing vouchers Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:50AMDALLAS (AP) — An early morning stampede of hundreds of people for hard-to-get housing vouchers in Dallas has resulted in some being trampled. The rush began about three hours before the doors opened at the south Dallas stadium where applications for the rental assistance are being accepted.
- Justice for politics? Poll fraud could be Zaldy's ticket out of massacre charges Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:04AMJustice Secretary Leila de Lima has given assurances that suspended Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao governor Zaldy Ampatuan, accused of being a principal in the November 23, 2009 Ampatuan massacre, cannot be freed from detention even if he is accepted as state witness in any case filed over the election fraud that happened in Maguidanao province in 2007.