Public Policy Tipoffs Involving North Carolina Newsletter for Sunday June 30, 2024 ( 1 items ) |
New Law Protects Virginians Against Utility Shut-Offs During Extreme Heat
BOONE, North Carolina, June 29 -- Appalachian Voices issued the following news release:
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. Sen. Lashrecse Aird (D-Petersburg) and Del. Irene Shin (D-Herndon) introduced a pair of bills to the General Assembly in January. The bills gained bipartisan support and were signed into law by Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
The new law prevents Virginia utili
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