Posts Tagged ‘disconnection protections’
Amid heat wave, Virginians now have new protections from power shut-offs
The heat means higher electric bills for everyone — including people who could hardly keep up with payments before the heat wave started.
Read MoreNew law protects Virginians against utility shut-offs during extreme heat
As heat waves roll through Virginia, a new law to protect residents from unsafe utility shut-offs during periods of extreme weather goes into effect on July 1.
Read MoreEngaged activists get bipartisan wins in 2024 General Assembly session
There were bright spots and not-so-bright spots in the 2024 Virginia General Assembly session.
Read MoreCrossover: Virginia General Assembly session reaches an important milestone
The Virginia General Assembly has reached the halfway mark — and amid the highs and lows of committee decisions, hundreds of Virginians have helped advocate for critical environmental protections. Thank you for your calls and emails to legislators!
Read More2024 Virginia General Assembly session is underway!
As the Virginia Assembly opened its 2024 legislative session on Jan. 10, Appalachian Voices held a webinar to lay out our priorities for the session and explain how those interested in these issues can get involved and make a difference.
Read MoreVirginia legislators must take utility shutoff protections seriously this winter
Virginia is one of only seven states that doesn’t protect residents from getting their power or water shut off over unpaid bills during extreme weather. State legislators aim to change that in the 2023 General Assembly session.
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