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Texas Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Eliminate CFPB
On July 22, DS News published an article discussing a bill sponsored by U.S Representative John Ratcliffe (R-TX) and U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX).
27 Jul 2015
FEMA Declared Disaster New Jersey
On July 22, 2015, FEMA declared a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in New Jersey as a result of a severe storm on June 23, 2015.
23 Jul 2015
FEMA Declared Disaster Kentucky
On July 21, 2015, FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Kentucky as a result of severe storms, tornadoes, flooding, landslides and mudslides April 2-17.
22 Jul 2015
Arena Deal Gives City Tools on Foreclosed Homes, Unregistered Cars
A recent article released by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel discussed Senate Bill 209, a piece of legislation that includes a “provision that forces buyers of foreclosed properties from Milwaukee County sheriff’s sales to record their deeds.
22 Jul 2015
Northern Schuylkill COG Works to Establish County?s First Land Bank
Republicanherald.com published an article discussing the efforts of the Northern Schuylkill (PA) Council of Governments to establish a county-based land bank.
22 Jul 2015
Bill Aims to Target Blighted Property Problem in Maine Cities
On June 30, ME LD 1203/SP 430 was enacted by the Senate after a vote to override a veto by Governor Paul LePage.
21 Jul 2015
Indianapolis Amends Code for Vacant Building Standards
On July 14, the Indianpolis Star published an article titled Council passes ‘zombie homes’ ordinance.
21 Jul 2015
Nevada HOA Foreclosures Cannot Extinguish Deeds of Trust Held by Fannie Mae, Holds U.S. District Court
On June 25, Jon H. Patterson and R. Aaron Chastain of Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP authored an article discussing a recent decision by the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada.
21 Jul 2015
Arma Establishes Land Bank
The Morning Sun (Pittsburg) published an article discussing a decision by Arma, Kansas City Council to authorize the creation of a land bank.
20 Jul 2015
Milwaukee Council Approves Ordinance Identifying Homes Near Foreclosure
On June 23, the Milwaukee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinel published an article titled Aldermen pass measure targeting zombie houses.
17 Jul 2015