VA: Poverty Issues
Monday, May 6, 2024
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…
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…