Archive for March, 2008

Johnson Announces Rosebud Sioux Tribe to Receive Housing Grant

Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) announced today that the Sicangu Wicoti Awanyakape, that serves the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, will receive an Indian Housing Block Grant Award of $1,763,152 for activities consistent with the tribes housing plan. This grant will be administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under […]

Vice Chairman Hood Underscores Need To Increase Homeownership Among The Underserved

Alexandria, Va. - March 17, 2008 - National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Vice Chairman Rodney E. Hood addressed the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe’s Town Hall Meeting hosted by MidAmerica Credit Union Association (MACUA) at the Tribe’s reservation north of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, March 13, 2008.  He was briefed on the Tribe’s effort to charter […]

Increased Income Guidelines Qualify More South Dakotans for Homeownership

An increase in federal income guidelines will qualify more South Dakotans for homeownership. “Across the state, income guidelines increased by over $3,000 to $4,000 depending on the county of residence,” said Executive Director Mark Lauseng. “Increasing the income limits will qualify more people for our First-time Homeownership Program and should have a positive effect on […]