VA: Poverty Issues
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 …
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 …
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 …
Report: Violent crime rates continue to fall from pandemic heights
Violent crime rates in major U.S. cities are continuing to fall from the heights they reached during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report …
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 …
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 …
VA health center selected for food scarcity innovation program
A Virginia community health center is part of a program addressing food scarcity. The National Association of Community Health Centers' 2024 …
VA housing advocates upset with vetoes of tenant protection bills
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has vetoed several bills intended to do more to address the rights of renters in the Commonwealth. Along with …
Eviction Defense Center helps VA renters fight eviction
As Virginia evictions rise, one group is helping low-income renters fight back. Before the pandemic, evictions peaked at 16,000 in January 2020…
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…