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Statement from HBI’s John Courson in Response to President Obama’s State of the Union Address

Home Builders Institute President and CEO, John Courson, issued this statement in response to President Obama’s January 24, 2012, State of the Union address:

Pacific Life Foundation Announces $242,500 of Community Grants in Greater Omaha, Nebraska

The Pacific Life Foundation announced today that 22 nonprofit agencies and nine K-12 schools serving the Greater Omaha, Nebraska area will receive $242,500 in grants.

Gratiot foundation awards $86,600

The Gratiot County Community Foundation awarded more than $86,600 in the winter grant cycle to support local programs.

Brighter Side: Good news in Arkansas

In this Brighter Side, a look at how a $450,000 grant will allow the Union Rescue Mission to build a handicapped-accessible facility. Plus how Little Rock police are mentoring kids.

Teens shadow area professionals for a day

Killeen High School sophomore Tatiana Young didn't have to worry about missing school last week, as she hovered over a computer monitor, gazing at complex architectural diagrams.