Posts Tagged Affordable Housing
How much to spend on affordable housing is another debate state lawmakers face next week
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 31, 2022
Lawmakers are about to return to Richmond in an effort to balance the books. But, as Michael Pope reports, they’re divided over how much money to invest in affordable housing.
Federal Pandemic Aid: Advocates Call for More Affordable Housing
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 23, 2021
Lawmakers will be back in Richmond next week to figure out how to spend $4 billion of federal stimulus money. One agenda item they’ll be debating is affordable housing. Michael Pope reports.
Key Tenant Protection Expiring; New Protections Going into Effect
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 29, 2021
June 30th is the last day a key tenant protection will be in force, even as a federal moratorium on evictions for non-payment continues and new state protections go into effect. Jahd Khalil reports.
Virginia Students in Subsidized Housing Often Have to Attend Low-Performing Schools
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 12, 2019
Credit: Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service
As the price of housing skyrockets in areas with good schools, children who live in areas with low-cost housing are stuck with low-performing schools. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia is Losing Residents to Our Southern Neighbors
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 18, 2019
For the past few years fewer people have been moving to Virginia. Instead more are actually leaving the Commonwealth, moving to other states — and they’re heading south. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Northam Working to Increase Affordable Housing Options, GOP Support Remains Unclear
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 2, 2019
Lawmakers are returning to Richmond Wednesday, where they’ll be considering a proposal from the governor to invest more money into affordable housing. Michael Pope reports.
Affordable Housing in Virginia Remains Difficult to Find
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 16, 2018
The economy is booming, and Virginia is doing well in a number of areas. But, some are being left behind. Michael Pope reports.
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