VA: Livable Wages/Working Families
Friday, September 20, 2024
Proposed OSHA heat rule could affect Virginia workers
Labor advocates in Virginia are urging the public to weigh in on new federal protections to safeguard workers from the dangers of extreme heat…
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 …