Governor Northam Announces $114 Million in New Resources to Promote Public Safety, Prevent and Reduce Crime
~ American Rescue Plan funding to increase support for victims of crime, provide hazard pay for law enforcement and correctional
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COVID-19
Learn About Your Rights as a Tenant
For many tenants in Virginia, navigating the rapidly changing laws around tenants’ rights during the COVID-19 pandemic has been a
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Temporary Halt in Residential Evictions to Prevent the Further Spread of COVID-19
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky has signed an extension to the eviction moratorium further preventing the eviction of tenants who
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FEDERAL HOUSING ADMINISTRATION INTRODUCES MORE MEASURES TO HELP HOMEOWNERS STRUGGLING DUE TO COVID-19
One-month extension of foreclosure and eviction moratoria, expanded initial forbearance request timeframes, and new outreach to struggling homeowners provide expanded
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CFPB Report Highlights Supervisory Findings of Wide-Ranging Violations of Law in 2020
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today issued a report highlighting legal violations identified by the Bureau’s examinations in 2020.
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Portsmouth’s COVID-19 Local Emergency Declaration to Expire June 30
The City of Portsmouth’s Local Declaration of Emergency which has been in effect since March 12, 2020 due to the
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CFPB Issues Rules to Facilitate Smooth Transition as Federal Foreclosure Protections Expire
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today finalized amendments to the federal mortgage servicing regulations to reinforce the ongoing economic
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Warner & Kaine Go to Bat for Virginia’s Minor League Baseball Teams
~ Introduce bipartisan bill to create a $550 million federal grant program to help Virginia’s nine minor league teams, which
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City Invites Residents to Celebrate 4th of July Outdoors Fireworks to return in 2022
In the spirit of life, liberty and the pursuit of fun in 2021, the City of Newport News is encouraging
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