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Photo by Sam Turken, WHRO. One new bill would give tenants more time to receive rent relief before they can be evicted. State Lawmakers To Introduce New Protections For Virginia Tenants
Details Published: 13 January 2021
As many Virginians struggle to make rent amid the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, state lawmakers will consider more legislation during their latest session to help people keep their homes.
The General Assembly has already approved several bills to prevent evictions. One major measure, approved during a special session in late 2020, forces landlords to offer tenants payment plans if they’re behind on rent.
Published: 07 January 2021
U.S. Congressman Rob Wittman of Virginia represents Virginia’s 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He has been criticized for his vote against certifying electors from Pennsylvania. WHRV s Gina Gambony spoke with him about his vote and violence at the capitol.
Gina Gambony Thank you, Congressman Rob Wittman, for joining us. I want to first ask you about what happened Wednesday at the Capitol. Where were you and what did you experience?
Rob Wittman Sure. Well, I was actually on my way back to the office, from the capitol as things began to unfold. So I was then safe and secure with several my staff members, as we watch things unfold. Very, very disturbing, certainly a blemish on our nation s history. And as I said, I ve condemned this violence and destruction in the strongest terms possible, just absolutely unacceptable. You know, we have to be able to, as a nation, express our thoughts and ideas, but this is not
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