VA: Poverty Issues
VA seniors can benefit from dual-eligible special-needs plans
Virginia seniors can see daily health and well-being benefits from certain health-care plans. Dual-eligible special-needs plans offer Medicare and …
VA group helps SNAP/EBT users afford fresh foods
During National Nutrition Month, groups like Virginia Fresh Match are providing people with healthy fresh food options. Since 2009, the coalition of …
Energy-Efficiency Programs Aid Virginians with High Utility Costs
Growing energy prices have Virginians seeking relief to high utility bills. Earlier this year, Appalachian Power announced its customers will see a $2…
Report: VA, US Children Need Better Health Supports
A new annual report found children in Virginia and across the U.S. need better health support. The Annie E. Casey Foundation's Kids Count Data Book …
Ending Emergency SNAP Benefits Impacts VA Families
Starting this week, emergency allotments for SNAP benefits will end as pandemic programs conclude. All SNAP households received an extra $95 a …
VA Group Calling for Child Tax Credit Revival
Family and child advocates are hoping to see a revival of the expanded Child Tax Credit approved by Congress by the end of this year. According to …
VA Families Urge Revival of Child Tax Credit
It's been about a year since Virginia families last received funds from the U.S. Child Tax Credit, and they want it to be reinstated. According to …
Evictions in VA Continue to Grow
Evictions are on the rise in Virginia after numerous protections provided by federal and state rental assistance programs ended. According to the …
Virginia Evictions on the Rise After Rent Relief Ends
With Virginia's Rent Relief Program ending, a flood of eviction cases has emerged. Established during the pandemic, the program was designed to help …
Lawmakers Mull Drug-Pricing Reforms as Costs Become Top Issue for Voters
Democrats say they have reached an agreement on the Inflation Reduction Act, which includes measures aimed at lowering prescription-drug prices…
Virginia's Rural Mothers Face Long-Standing Access Issues for Infant Formula
Over the past several months, parents across Virginia and the country have struggled to find baby formula, particularly in rural communities…
Virginia Food Banks Seek Support Amid High Inflation, Supply-Chain Issues
Virginia's food banks are facing a perfect storm of issues. High inflation for everyday goods is driving up food costs for lower-income families…