These consumer protection bills have gained traction in Virginia General Assembly
The General Assembly is moving legislation to protect consumers from aggressive debt collection, junk fees and efforts to get past state laws than ban high-interest rate loans
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So I asked the Attorney General’s office. How many cases have you been referred by Jennifer Sayegh or any DPOR officers or employees since 2020. For context, there were over 5,000 consumer complaints to…
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Deer wanders into Virginia business making it not just another day at the office
COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va. — Southpark Carpet & Flooring experienced an unexpected surprise Saturday afternoon when a deer found its way into the warehouse.Employees were busy at their desks when the…
Know your rights, avoid fraud
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - March 2-8, 2025 is National Consumer Protection Week. It’s an initiative that combines efforts from the Federal Trade Commission, state and local agencies to help people…
These consumer protection bills have gained traction in Virginia General Assembly
The General Assembly is moving legislation to protect consumers from aggressive debt collection, junk fees and efforts to get past state laws than ban high-interest rate loans
Coastal Cafe closes business after fight led to man’s death in Virginia Beach
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Coastal Cafe is closing its doors permanently after a fight at the location caused a man’s death. On Saturday, March 1, Virginia Beach police responded…
Trump’s VA pick defends hiring freeze amid staffing concerns
President Donald Trump’s pick to run the Department of Veterans Affairs says his plan to remove poor-performing VA employees would boost morale for the rest of the workforce. Former Rep.…
Scam awareness tips from AARP Virginia during National Consumer Protection Week
ROANOKE, Va. (March 8, 2025) – As National Consumer Protection Week comes to a close, AARP Virginia is reminding residents that scammers never take a break. According to Shannon Abell,…
Final round of funding announced for Washington County, Virginia small business owners
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — The final round of relief funding for Washington County, Virginia small business owners impacted by Hurricane Helene has opened. Washington County, Virginia announce…
Virginia’s Debt Collection Laws Under Scrutiny: New Legislation Offers Hope for Families
A political firestorm has erupted over the future of the Virginia Military Institute’s first Black superintendent, Ret. Maj. General Cedric Wins, with accusations flying that lawmakers attempted to strong-arm the…
VBPD investigate local business robbery; no injuries reported
The Virginia Beach Police Department is investigating a robbery of a business located in the 2600 block of Virginia Beach Boulevard, which is near Lynnhaven Parkway.
Lawmakers push back on VA’s ‘reckless’ plan to cut about 80,000 positions
Democratic lawmakers and veterans groups are pushing back on the VA’s plans for major cuts to its workforce later this year. In addition, lawmakers say the VA is pursuing significant…
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