VA: Budget Policy & Priorities
Low SNAP enrollment among Virginia seniors signals calls for reforms
A new report showed more than 100,000 eligible Virginians 65 and older are not enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. With …
Misinformation prevents VA from reaping solar-energy benefits
Although most Virginians support and prefer solar energy, misinformation is keeping more of it from being built. Several counties and cities have …
Lawmakers look to improve pay and benefits for federal workers
Federal lawmakers will debate a number of bills this fall designed to improve hiring, retention and benefits for government workers. Their …
VA health advocates push to protect the Affordable Care Act
Health advocates in Virginia are calling to protect the Affordable Care Act as it faces scrutiny from some national Republicans. More than 300 …
State investments help bolster VA's flailing childcare industry
Virginia is making a financial investment to help tackle the state's childcare shortage. This year's budget allocates more than $1 billion to …
Estudiantes endeudados se ven afectados por suspension del programa SAVE en VA
Los estudiantes con préstamos estudiantiles de Virginia sentirán el impacto de los tribunales federales bloqueando más condonaciones…
Report: VA, U.S. need more water infrastructure investments
Recent reports are calling on Virginia and the U.S. to invest in water infrastructure. The U.S. Water Alliance's Bridging the Gap report reviews two …
Report: VA economic instability disrupts kids’ well-being
A new report finds Virginia's economic instability disturbs kids' well-being. The Annie E. Casey Kids Count Data Book ranks Virginia 16th nationwide …
Groups want Biden to reduce shipping emissions in VA, U.S.
Environmental groups want to reduce shipping emissions at ports in Virginia and nationwide, urging President Joe Biden to sign an executive order …
Youngkin vetoes bill to establish ‘green bank’
Gov. Glenn Youngkin has vetoed a bill establishing a green bank in Virginia. Senate Bill 729 was set to create the Virginia Clean Energy Innovation …
VA law bolsters energy efficiency programs
A new Virginia law is expected to grow energy efficiency programs in the state. Senate Bill 737 expands access to energy-efficient appliances and …
VA works to improve, better fund mental health services
Virginia is bolstering mental health care during and beyond Mental Health Month. Since the pandemic, the need for behavioral health services has …