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Norfolk is calling for a monumental $350 million boost to tackle flooding and resilience, essential for safeguarding our coastal communities!

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Norfolk urges $350 million boost to Commonwealth Flood Preparedness Fund
Brian Pennington, representing the City of Norfolk and the Hampton Roads Planning District, asked the subcommittee to prioritize a $350 million increase to the Commonwealth Flood Preparedness Fund to meet nonfederal match needs for large coastal storm risk management projects.
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November 1, 2026 at 7:33 AM
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Delegate Jay Ford is pushing for a legislative overhaul of RGGI rebates to ensure the Commonwealth Flood Preparedness Fund can thrive and meet future challenges.

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Delegate urges review of RGGI rebate to protect flood fund growth
A committee member proposed legislation to re-evaluate the RGGI rebate that reduced projected flood-fund revenue, recommending a work group to scale back the rebate percentage over time so the Commonwealth Flood Preparedness Fund can grow to meet large future project needs.
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November 1, 2026 at 7:34 AM
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Virginia is taking bold steps towards flood resilience with a $4.9 million grant that will fund 75 innovative stormwater projects designed to protect communities from severe weather.

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City details comprehensive stormwater master plan, cites $4.9 million state grant and 75 projects
Engineering Chief Kathy Engel presented a four‑to‑five year stormwater, floodplain and resilience program funded in part by a $4.9 million Community Flood Preparedness Fund grant; the plan identifies 75 projects, a prioritization tool, updated design standards and programs including buyouts and Flood Ready Homes.
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May 29, 2026 at 4:19 PM
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Virginia's Senate subcommittee just approved a game-changing bill that allows flood-preparedness loans to defer repayments until projects are completed, easing financial pressure on localities.

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Senate subcommittee backs SB 197 to let flood‑preparedness loans defer repayment until project completion
SB 197 would allow loans from the Virginia Community Flood Preparedness Fund to defer principal and interest repayments until flood‑mitigation projects reach substantial completion, aligning state practice with federal WIFIA loans. The subcommittee voted unanimously to report the bill to the full committee.
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January 30, 2026 at 5:26 PM