Information located in this section of the Missouri Housing Development Commission Web site is designed to provide information and news for working journalists.  General information about MHDC programs is provided in the Program Overview section. Contact Brandon Laster, Public Information Officer, for more information about media releases, fact sheets and material contained in the meeting agendas.

2002 Media Releases 

2002-01-08 Media Release - 2002 Funding Allocations
2002-01-15 Media Release - Announcement expected on housing assistance funding Jan. 18
2002-01-15b Media Release - Commission expected to make affordable housing funding decisions Friday
2002-01-18 Media Release - Commission finances 41 affordable housing developments for 2002
2002-01-18 Media Release - Eighty-six grants approved for housing assistance for low-income families
2002-02-15 Media Release - Governor Holden opens The Hamptons at Neosho
2002-02-25 Media Release - Governor’s Conference on Housing offers new ideas
2002-04-02 Media Release - 2002 Governor’s Awards for Excellence in Affordable Housing Recipients
2002-04-03 Media Release - Commission expands income eligibility for first-time homebuyers
2002-04-24 Media Release - Two new houses provide affordable housing in Neosho
2002-05-14 Media Release - Florrissant apartment complex set for multi-million dollar renovation
2002-05-14 Media Release - MHDC offers $80 million for home loans at below market interest
2002-06-03 Media Release - State Treasurer to officiate at St. Peters Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
2002-06-05 Media Release - Ceremony marks opening of 61 new apartments for seniors in St. Peters
2002-06-07 Media Release - Commission reconfirms officers during Annual Meeting
2002-06-25 Media Release - Special Ceremony Celebrates Homeownership Month
2002-06-25b Media Release - Groundbreaking in northside St. Louis Development
2002-07-03 Media Release - Treasurer Nancy Farmer cuts ribbon for El Dorado Springs Seniors Complex
2002-07-03 Media Release -  Commission offers opportunity for public comments on Tax Credit plan
2002-07-08 Media Release - Subdivision Ceremony Celebrates Homeownership in Missouri
2002-07-11 Media Release - Partnership Celebrates Opening of Belton Apartment Complex
2002-07-24 Media Release - State Treasurer Farmer opens The Ruskin Townhomes in St. Louis
2002-07-29 Media Release - Kansas City Neighborhood Alliance opens affordable housing apartment complex
2002-07-29 Media Release - State Treasurer to open Rolla senior apartments
2002-08-01 Media Release - Treasurer and State Representative officially open Rolla senior apartments
2002-08-05 Media Release - Paige Point Apartments Open on old Fairyland Drive-in Theatre site
2002-08-13 Media Release - Complex Name Change Marks Connections Between Past and the Future
2002-08-19 Media Release - Agency makes funding available for rental housing construction and rehabilitation
2002-08-19 Media Release - Funding available for housing assistance for low-income families
2002-08-26 Media Release - Greenfield Estate Apartments open in Bernie
2002-09-11 Media Release - State Treasurer opens Townhomes at Stonecrest
2002-09-19 Media Release - Grand opening ceremonies set for Century Towers apartments
2002-09-20 Media Release - Price Change Increases Loan Eligibility for Missouri Citizens
2002-10-08 Media Release - Grand opening ceremonies set for Century Towers apartments
2002-10-09 Media Release - State Treasurer helps mark restoration of Phyllis Wheatley Branch building
2002-10-12 Media Release - State Treasurer helps mark restoration of Senior Apartment Complex in Kennett
2002-10-15 Media Release - Nancy Farmer helps kick off restoration of St. Louis YWCA center
2002-10-16 Media Release - Partners Break Ground on $42 Million in Renovations
2002-10-25 Media Release - Groundbreaking signifies beginning of Troy Apartment Complex Construction
2002-10-28 Media Release - Partnership celebrates opening of Kennett senior apartment complex
2002-11-12 Media Release - Grand Opening set for Nov. 13 for Capitol City Elderly Apartments
2002-11-12 Media Release - Grand Opening The Summit at Osage Apartments
2002-11-12 Media Release - Public Hearing Dates Set For Housing Development Funding
2002-11-14 Media Release - Lt. Gov. Maxwell officiates at opening of Jefferson City apartments for seniors
2002-11-14 Media Release - Newly renovated apartments, new community center open in Clinton
2002-11-14 Media Release - Picturesque setting at Lake provides backdrop for Osage Beach apartments
2002-11-19 Media Release - Local officials open Harrisonville senior’s complex
2002-12-09 Advisory - Local Mayors Join Fannie Mae to Announce Launch of Socialserve.com
2002-12-11 Media Release - Local Mayors Join Fannie Launch of Socialserve.com

2001 Media Releases

2001-01-01 Media Release - COMMISSION INCREASES 2001 FUNDING FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS
2001-03-02 Media Release - Partners offer Assistance to Homebuyers
2001-03-05 Media Release - Missouri Governor Bob Holden - N E W S A D V I S O R Y
2001-04-04 Media Release - Governor honors three organizations for Excellence in Affordable Housing
2001-04-05 Media Release - Commission appoints New Officers for 2001
2001-04-05 Media Release - News Release - Director receives Mel Carnahan Public Service Award
2001-04-06 Media Release - Events highlight celebration of redevelopment project
2001-05-07 Media Release - Commission selects new managing underwriters
2001-05-10 Media Release - Master Servicer for MRB Program
2001-06-08 Media Release - Commission Appoints New Executive Director
2001-08-11 Media Release - Pete Ramsel named Deputy Director for Production
2001-08-12 Media Release - Rental Production & Preservation
2001-08-13 Media Release - Missouri Housing Trust Fund
2001-10-14 Media Release - Public Hearings Set
2001-12-01 Media Release - Restored Maple Avenue Apartments to Open in Truman Historical Preservation District

2000 Media Releases

1999-02-04 Media Release - MHTF 1999 Funding
2000-01-01 Media Release - Real Estate Professionals and Lenders Training
2000-01-03 Media Release - Lead Risk Reduction
2000-02-02 Media Release - Commission scheduled to vote on funding
2000-02-05 Media Release - Commission approves 2000 Rental Production funding
2000-02-06 Media Release - MHTF 2000 Funding
2000-03-04 Media Release - Funding Benefits Rural Housing and Economic Development
2000-04-08 Media Release - New income limits increase loan availability
2000-04-10 Media Release - New MHDC officers Elected
2000-05-09 Media Release - Green Hills CAA opens affordable housing development
2000-06-11 Media Release - Governor proclaims Missouri Homeownership Week, June 3-10
2000-06-11 Media Release - Stone County complex meets affordable housing needs
2000-06-12b Media Release - Opening of Valleyview Estates Apartments in Branson
2000-06-13 Media Release - Harvard Names Fannie Mae Foundation Fellows
2000-06-14 Media Release - Kirksville Gardens Ground Breaking
2000-07-15 Media Release - Regency Manor ribbon cutting ceremony
2000-07-15b Media Release - Missouri State Treasurer Bob Holden
2000-08-16 Media Release - Funds Available
2000-08-16 Media Release - Funds Available MHTF
2000-08-18 Media Release - KC DPA Lender Training
2000-10-19 Media Release - Grand Opening Ceremonies Set for Redwood Properties in Joplin
2000-10-19 Media Release - MHTF 2000 Funding Approved
2000-10-20 Media Release - Ceremonies mark beginning of Truman District rehab
2000-10-21 Media Release - October Meeting Cancelled
2000-10-22 Media Release - Public Hearings for Rental Production
2000-10-23 Media Release - Commission to Decide Funding Dec. 15
2000-10-24 Media Release - Rental Production Funding Decisions 2001

1999 Media Releases

1999-01-05 Media Release - Synergy Services Children Center
1999-01-28 Media Release - Commission meeting notice for funding vote
1999-02-19 Media Release - Commission Approves Rental Properties for Funding, Tax Credits
1999-03-07 Media Release - Governor's Conference
1999-03-08 Media Release - Workfare AHAP Credit Release
1999-03-09 Media Release - Governor's Awards for Excellence in Affordabe Housing
1999-04-03 Media Release - Home Loan Program Promotes Rural Growth
1999-04-10 Media Release - Neosho Villas Grand Opening
1999-04-11 Media Release - $75 million in home loans available
1999-06-12 Media Release - St. Louis Workfare Program
1999-06-13 Media Release - Bootheel Rural Initiative
1999-06-14 Media Release - Missouri Housing Partners
1999-08-15 Media Release - Joint MHDC - Fannie Mae News Release
1999-08-15 Media Release - Rental Production NOFA
1999-08-16 Media Release - MHDC -- MHTF 2000 NOFA
1999-08-18 Media Release - Columbia Habitat for Humanity
1999-08-19 Media Release - Fed Interest Rate Changes Make Loans More Attractive
1999-08-20 Media Release - Funding Benefits Rural Housing and Economic Development
1999-09-31 Media Release - 1999 Financial Audit
1999-10-21 Media Release - Ribbon Cutting Highlights Community Partnerships
1999-10-22 Media Release - Officials Cut Ribbon for Affordable Housing Complex in St. Louis County
1999-10-23 Media Release - State Agency makes $75 million available for home mortgages
1999-11-24 Media Release - MHDC Homeownership - Special Meeting in Neosho
1999-12-25 Media Release - Next Step DPA in St. Louis Neighborhoods
1999-12-27 Media Release - Public Hearings for Rental Production

1998 Media Releases

1998-02-10 Media Release - GOVERNOR'S CONFERENCE ON HOUSING
1998-02-11 Media Release - GOVERNOR'S CONFERENCE - HOUSING AWARDS
1998-03-20 Media Release - Housing Programs Receive Trust Fund Allocations
1998-03-20 Media Release - MHDC Assigned AA Issuer Credit Rating by Standard & Poor's
1998-03-20 Media Release - Statewide Housing Developments Approved for Financing
1998-03-20 Media Release - Statewide Housing Developments Approved for Financing
1998-04-20 Media Release - Town & Country Mortgage Selected as Master Servicer
1998-05-18 Media Release - Commission Elects New Officers
1998-05-18 Media Release - Need for Landloads Sparks Orientation Meeing
1998-05-28 Media Release - Joplin Apartment Developer Approved for Tax Credits
1998-05-28 Media Release - MHDC Adjusts Income Limits
1998-06-29 Media Release - Butler Apartments Opens to Full House
1998-07-07 Media Release - MHDC Approves Financing for Development in Sikeston
1998-07-07 Media Release - Missouri Housing Approves Financing for Apartments
1998-07-08 Media Release - MHDC Approves Tax Credits for Soulard Project
1998-08-11 Media Release - Low-Interest Loans for First-Time Homebuyers
1998-08-20 Media Release - Rural Homebuyers Offered Tax Break
1998-08-24 Media Release - Funds Available for Housing Construction and Rehabilitation
1998-08-24 Media Release - MHDC Announces Availability of Housing Assistance Money
1998-09-04 Media Release - Realtors' Homebuyer Training Offers Education Credits
1998-09-17 Media Release - Congress Gives Preliminary Approval for Bond Cap Increase
1998-09-22 Media Release - McCormak House Dedication
1998-09-22 Media Release - Sikeston to be Site for First-Time Homebuyer Training
1998-09-23 Media Release - NECAC Celebrates Opening of New Senior Appartments in Louisiana
1998-10-18 Media Release - MHDC Purchases Loans from Habitat for Humanity
1998-10-26 Media Release - Grand Opening Slated for Joplin Senior Facility
1998-10-26 Media Release - Wilson Begins Service on MHDC
1998-10-29 Media Release - Area Realtors Benefit fron Free Training Program
1998-10-29 Media Release - MHDC Wins National Housing Excellence Award
1998-11-03 Media Release - St. Louis area Realtors Free Training
1998-11-12 Media Release - Apartment Complex Brings Affordable Housing for Seniors
1998-11-30 Media Release - First-Time Homebuyers Eligible For Low-Interest Loans

1997 Media Releases

1977-05-23 Media Release - New Officers Elected
1997-01-15 Media Release - Governor’s Conference on Housing
1997-01-23 Media Release - Governor’s Awards for Excellence
1997-02-28 Media Release - Program Launched To Help Rural Development
1997-04-04 Media Release - Affordable Elderly Housing Built in Cass County
1997-04-18 Media Release - Statewide Housing Developments Approved for Financing
1997-04-18b Media Release - Housing Trust Fund Grants Awarded
1997-05-06 Media Release - NEW COUNSEL APPOINTED
1997-07-01 Media Release - New Affordable Housing Built in Marshfield
1997-07-02 Media Release - New Affordable Housing in Clinton
1997-07-11 Media Release - New Deputy Director Appointed
1997-07-25 Media Release - New Affordable Housing Opens in Jefferson City
1997-09-01 Media Release - Notice of Funding Availability for Rental Production, Federal and State Tax Credit Program
1997-09-02 Media Release - Notice of Funding Availability for Trust Fund
1997-09-12 Media Release - New Affordable Housing Opens in Bethany
1997-09-23 Media Release - New Elderly Living Complex Coming to St. Louis
1997-10-14 Media Release - New Elderly Housing Complex in Berkeley
1997-10-20 Media Release - New Affordable Housing Built in West Plains
1997-10-22 Media Release - New Elderly Housing Opens in Columbia
1997-10-23 Media Release - New Affordable Housing in Monett
1997-11-06 Media Release - New Affordable Housing in Vandalia
1997-11-07 Media Release - Partnership Results in New Subdivision in Boonville

Media wanting further information should contact:
Brandon Laster, Public Information Officer; 816-759-6692 or e-mail blaster@mhdc.com