VA: Livable Wages/Working Families
Advocates rip VA governor's vetoes of minimum-wage bills
A bill vetoed by Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin would have raised the state's minimum wage to $15 an hour starting in 2026. While the bill moved out …
VA Senator calls for updates to ACA health coverage
Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., wants to update the 14-year-old Affordable Care Act. He and Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., are asking for updates to the Act's …
Advocates urge VA governor to sign prescription-drug affordability bill
With the approval of the Virginia General Assembly, a bill reducing prescription drug prices is sitting on Gov. Glenn Youngkin's desk. The bill …
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 …
VA lawmakers pass minimum wage increase, paid family leave
Virginia lawmakers have approved several bills in the final weeks of their session, including a minimum wage hike. The current minimum wage is $12 …
VA residents oppose proposed Dominion Energy power plant
A proposed power plant in Chesterfield County is meeting with the ire of local residents. Dominion Energy's Chesterfield Energy Reliability Center …
City of Richmond workers ratify first union contract
City of Richmond workers have ratified their first union contract. It includes a cumulative 10.5% raise over the life of the contract. There is also …
Advocates: Proposed VA budget doesn’t meet community needs
Virginia advocates feel Gov. Glenn Youngkin's proposed budget isn't meeting community needs. Youngkin's 2024-2026 budget is built around numerous …
VA organization takes ‘human side’ of workforce development
By Victoria Lim for WorkingNation.Broadcast version by Edwin J. Viera for Virginia News Connection reporting for the WorkingNation-Public News …
Funding boost on the way for VA child care centers
In the new year, a new plan will put $448 million toward early childhood education in Virginia. Known as "Building Blocks for Virginia Families," …
AARP co-hosts webinar on caregiving for veterans
AARP is partnering with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation for a webinar today on the financial impacts of caregiving for veterans. New data show family …
Richmond city workers hit snag with union negotiations
City employees in Richmond are frustrated by the city's unwillingness to negotiate a union contract. Earlier this year, the workers voted to …