Laws

Virginia Selects Homeland Security Projects to Fund

– $23.4 million in grant funds allocated to localities –
RICHMOND, VA - September 02, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Gov. Timothy M. Kaine today announced that Virginia has allocated $23.4 million in State Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGOP) funds to localities across the Commonwealth.

Real Estate Appraiser License Revocation

RICHMOND, VA - August 31, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The Virginia Real Estate Appraiser Board revoked the license of a residential appraiser at its most recent meeting on Tuesday, August 19, 2008. Below is a summary of the Board’s action.

Governor Kaine Signs Bill Providing Tax Relief

RICHMOND, VA - Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that he has signed legislation that will allow Virginians to use certain federal tax deductions. It was the first bill from the 2008 General Assembly session he has signed into law, and takes effect immediately.

Planning Commission Gives Buddhists the Boot

The Virginia Beach Planning Commission voted 6-5 two weeks ago against a Buddhist group’s application to hold religious services in a house in Pungo, arguing that the residential-zoned property should not be used for any other purpose.

Humane Society to sell estate involved in lengthy dispute

After more than two years of litigation, the Bedford Humane Society has decided to sell the estate of a Forest man whose will had been disputed in court.