VA: Livable Wages/Working Families
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 …
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 …
Nonprofit looks to improve conditions for Eastern Shore ag workers
A nonprofit is looking to improve the living and working conditions of migrant farm workers in Virginia's Eastern Shore. Every year, hundreds of …
Report: Police apprenticeships can help combat officer shortages
Police departments across the U.S. have struggled with officer shortages in recent years but a new report showed how youth apprenticeship programs …
New poll: Voters remain concerned about cost of child care
A new poll found voters remain concerned about the high cost of living and want the government to do more to lower their expenses. More than nine in …
Report: Most good jobs will go to people with higher levels of education
Economic opportunities will favor workers with higher levels of education, according to a new report. Researchers found 85% of good jobs will go to …
Study: Undocumented immigrants contribute hundreds of millions to VA tax coffers
A new study sheds light on the tax contributions paid by undocumented immigrants. In Virginia, they contribute nearly $700 million to state and local …
VA Gov. Youngkin urged to implement IRS Direct File
Virginia advocates and lawmakers want Gov. Glenn Youngkin to allow a direct income tax filing option. The Internal Revenue Service's Direct File …
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 …
Richmond city workers’ first union contract to take effect
More than a year after City of Richmond workers filed to vote on a union contract, they are celebrating its implementation. The contract provides …
VA student borrowers affected by courts pausing SAVE program
Virginia student loan borrowers will feel the effects of federal courts blocking more student loan forgiveness. The Biden administration forgave …
Políticas de universidades públicas de VA pueden ayudar a padres estudiantes
Un nuevo informe examina cómo las universidades públicas de Virginia pueden ayudar a los padres estudiantes. El informe del Urban Institute …