Posts Tagged Housing
The governor wants to cut “unnecessary regulations,” but could that hurt housing development?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 5, 2023
Lawmakers are about to return to Richmond for the General Assembly session, and one of the items they’ll be talking about is expanding the stock of new housing. Michael Pope has this preview.
New Census Data Suggests Housing Construction is Bouncing Back
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 23, 2021
New numbers from the Census Bureau show how the housing boom is shaping construction across Virginia. 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.
“Middle Housing”: Equal Access or a War on Suburbs?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 31, 2019
Zoning decisions are usually made by your local government. But, lawmakers in Richmond are thinking about getting into the act. 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.
Mark Warner Says Housing Bailout Should Not Continue to Put Taxpayers at Risk
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 26, 2016
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Remember when the mortgage loan industry almost brought down the global economy? Virginia Senator Mark Warner says we haven’t fully recovered from that, and he’s working to make long-term change. Michael Pope has more.
New Law to Govern Builders’ Gifts to Communities
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 7, 2016
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Life is about to get even more complicated for community planners dealing with development. In the past, they could ask builders to help pay for almost any civic improvement. Now, however, state law is about to change as Sandy Hausman reports.
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From NPR News- Israeli police shoot and kill a man at Jerusalem's holiest site April 1, 2023The slain man was 26-year-old Mohammed Alasibi from Hura, a Bedouin Arab village in southern Israel. The shooting raises fears of further violence during heightened tensions at the holy site.
- Alec Baldwin codefendant gets 6 months' probation on gun charge in 'Rust' case April 1, 2023Safety coordinator and assistant director David Halls also must pay a $500 fine, complete a gun-safety course and community service after agreeing to the conviction related to a death on a movie set.
- State line pot shops latest flashpoint in Idaho-Oregon border debate April 1, 2023There is a marijuana boom in Ontario, Oregon, just across the river from the Boise metro area where pot is illegal. It's the latest flashpoint for conservatives who want to annex eastern Oregon.
- A must-see sunset spectacle at Monument Valley April 1, 2023A sunset spectacle featuring two mitten-shaped rock formations played out this week at Monument Valley on the Navajo Nation along the Arizona and Utah border.
- Death toll rises to 21 after tornadoes sweep across the South and the Midwest April 1, 2023The powerful storm system spread destruction in several states. In Illinois, one person died and 28 were hurt after a theater roof caved in during a concert.
- Israeli police shoot and kill a man at Jerusalem's holiest site April 1, 2023
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- Dover ferry queues: Extra overnight English Channel crossings laid on to clear backlog April 1, 2023The additional services will run overnight, with the port saying the queues should be cleared by midday.
- Three British men are being held by Taliban in Afghanistan April 1, 2023Two of the men were arrested on 11 January, a humanitarian organisation has confirmed.
- Two Iranian women arrested for not covering hair after man attacks them with yoghurt April 1, 2023The women seem to have been attacked for not wearing the hijab properly in public, which is illegal.
- Russia assumes UN Security Council presidency despite Ukrainian anger April 1, 2023Ukraine's foreign minister said Russia leading the UN Security Council is "the worst joke ever".
- US tornadoes: Death toll grows as extreme storms ravage several states April 1, 2023At least 21 people have been killed after a series of tornadoes tore through several US states.
- Dover ferry queues: Extra overnight English Channel crossings laid on to clear backlog April 1, 2023
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