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04/09/11 - California Awarded $300 Million in Reallocated High Speed Rail Fund

SACRAMENTO - Strong federal support for California's high-speed rail project continued today with the U.S. Department of Transportation's announcement of $300 million in additional funding, bringing the total federal funding for this true high-speed rail project to nearly $3.5 billion.

04/05/11 - CalHFA Expands Eligibility of $2 Billion Effort to Assist Homeowners (pdf)

The California Housing Finance Agency today announced expanded eligibility criteria for several of the Keep Your Home California programs, making them available to a larger number of families at risk of losing their home.

04/05/11 - California Submits Application for Billions in Rail Construction Projects

The State of California submitted its application today for the federal High Speed Intercity Passenger Rail Program for billions in rail construction projects, including a request for funding to complete construction of the "backbone" of the planned statewide high-speed rail system.

02/17/11 - U.S. Treasury Approves California's Plan for Using $168 Million To Boost Small Businesses Lending (pdf)

The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that it has approved California's plan for using its full State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) funding allocation, which will help create jobs and spur at least $1.7 billion in additional small businesses lending in that state.

02/10/11 - CalHFA announces the full implementation of the $2 Billion Keep Your Home California Program (pdf)

The California Housing Finance Agency today announced the full implementation of four programs to fight the ongoing foreclosure crisis in California, with the primary goal to help families remain in their homes.