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VPLC Joins National Coalition Defending FTC Independence

VPLC is among 40 consumer, privacy, and competition organizations filing an amicus brief in Slaughter v. Trump, supporting Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter in the challenge to her attempted removal by the President.  

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Unreasonable: Attorney Fees Deepen Housing Instability

A new report shows inflated attorney fees in Virginia eviction cases are pushing families deeper into debt and worsening the state’s housing crisis.

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Paying for Protective Order Relief Means Survivors Stay Safe

For survivors of domestic violence or sexual abuse, protective orders can include housing-related relief such as rent, utilities, or alternative housing.
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Who Can Afford to Serve in the General Assembly?

Members of the Virginia General Assembly currently earn about $18,000 per year in base salary — a level that has remained unchanged since 1992.

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Protecting Families’ Bank Accounts from Devastating Garnishment

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By James W. (Jay) Speer, Esq.

Support SB 301 (Senator VanValkenburg) and HB 602 (Delegate Hernandez)

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Improve Housing Affordability and Stability for Residents of Manufactured Home Communities

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By Christine E. Marra, Esq.

Support HB374 (Delegate Krizek)

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