Posts Tagged 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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From NPR News- Former Sen. Carl Levin Dies At 87 July 30, 2021During his 36-year career, the Michigan Democrat was best known for leading the powerful Senate Armed Services Committee.
- The CDC Says The Delta Variant Has Changed The War Against COVID-19 July 30, 2021The CDC information dated Thursday gives new details on this variant of the coronavirus and says the agency should "acknowledge that the war has changed." It was first reported by The Washington Post.
- There's A Psychology Lesson Behind Why Olympic Bronze Medalists Are So Happy July 30, 2021Researchers say it may be counterintuitive because silver medalists perform better, but a study shows that third place winners tend to express more happiness after an Olympic event.
- Rep. Bass Downplays Role Of Qualified Immunity In Stalled Police Reform Bill July 30, 2021Rep. Karen Bass, D-Calif., a lead negotiator trying to forge an agreement over a policing bill, talked about the status of the legislation.
- Olympics Spoilers Are Frustrating. Here's How You Can Avoid Them July 30, 2021Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of the U.S. East Coast, allowing spoilers to slip through and upsetting those who want to watch the games later in prime time. Here are some ways you can try to block the news.
- Former Sen. Carl Levin Dies At 87 July 30, 2021
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- Pregnant women urged to get jab as majority unvaccinated July 29, 2021Estimates suggest that hundreds of thousands of pregnant women in England have not yet had the vaccine.
- Nightclubs start asking for NHS Covid pass in England July 29, 2021It comes as the Lib Dems demand MPs debate their use in England amid concerns over discrimination.
- Migrant women and babies held in shocking conditions, MPs find July 29, 2021A group of MPs describes scenes at a Dover asylum unit as "wholly inappropriate" and a Covid risk.
- Walking and biking prioritised in new Highway Code July 30, 2021Greater priority for pedestrians at crossings and for cyclists at junctions are among the changes.
- Russian module mishap destabilises International Space Station July 30, 2021The ISS was pushed out of position after engines on a new Russian module unexpectedly fired up.
- Pregnant women urged to get jab as majority unvaccinated July 29, 2021
