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According to a Statehouse source, the 3C Corridor should be officially receiving federal stimulus dollars tomorrow in an announcement following Obama’s State of the Union speech. In October 2009, ODOT and the Ohio Rail Development Commission submitted their application for… [Read More]
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) held a special announcement event this morning in Franklinton where it was revealed that Columbus will receive $23.2 Million this year to assist neighborhoods with vacant housing in their efforts for… [Read More]
On Thursday morning, ODOT and the Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) rallied in the Arena District for the submission of the application of the Ohio 3C “Quick Start” Passenger Rail Plan, seeking federal stimulus dollars marked for passenger rail development… [Read More]
Last night, City Council approved an ordinance to accept $7.4 million in federal stimulus dollars to help fund a variety of energy efficiency and energy conservation projects throughout the city. The stimulus money was granted to be targeted at reducing… [Read More]
It is noteworthy that among 22 ARRA federal stimulus funded rail-related projects approved by the Ohio Rail Development Commission members yesterday includes $7 million dollars for the Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) of 4 of the 7 Ohio Hub high-speed… [Read More]
Press Release: Governor Announces Priority Transportation Projects to be Funded by Federal Recovery Act Resources Ohio Governor Ted Strickland today announced that 149 transportation infrastructure projects have been prioritized for full or partial funding from American Recovery and Reinvestment Act… [Read More]
From wtte28.com: Ohio governor says rail project needs $250M Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland says the state could restore passenger rail service with $250 million in federal stimulus money. The governor also estimates it would cost $10 million a year to… [Read More]
Earlier today MORPC announced their proposed list of transportation projects for the Central Ohio region that will receive around $28 million in federal economic stimulus money. This is coming out of the $935.7 million approved for highways and bridges in… [Read More]
From The Dispatch: Transportation gets $935.7 million boost By Mark Niquette The Obama administration said yesterday that $935.7 million in stimulus money is coming to Ohio for highway construction and other transportation projects, but many of those seeking funding are… [Read More]
The state of Ohio was given 8.2 Billion in Federal Stimulus money and has launched a website to take requests. There have been thousands of submissions so far. Of course, many of the requests are for roads and bridges - construction and repairs. Some of… [Read More]
Press Release: Mayor Coleman Informs Police Recruits Their Class Will Graduate Today, Mayor Michael B. Coleman and Public Safety Director Mitchell J. Brown met with 26 recruits of the Division of Police’s 114th class to inform them that the layoff… [Read More]
Press Release: Governor Announces Federal Stimulus Package Includes $8.2 Billion in Funding for Ohio Ohio Governor Ted Strickland today announced that Ohio will receive at least $8.2 billion in federal funds as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act… [Read More]
If you are a first time home buyer in Columbus and you purchase a home before December 1, 2009, you will receive an $8,000 tax credit. If you have already purchased a home in 2009 as a first time home… [Read More]
From ColumbusHomesBlog.com: Will The Government Pay YOU $15,000 to buy a Columbus Home for sale? By Joe Peffer The economic stimulus bill making its way through the Senate has a provision for a $15,000 tax credit to home buyers who… [Read More]
Press Release: HUD Approves $100M+ in Neighborhood Stabilization Plans for Twelve Ohio Communities Hard-Hit by Foreclosure Funding aimed at neighborhoods facing potential abandonment and blight U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today approved plans from twelve Ohio communities… [Read More]
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