Governor Hochul Enhances Support for Veterans with New Legislation Ahead of Veterans Day
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has taken significant steps to bolster support for veterans and their families by signing several impactful bills into law just…
Positive Shift in October: Veterans Unemployment Declines Despite National Trends
In a positive turn of events, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has reported a decline in veterans’ unemployment rates for the month of October,…
Senate Greenlights Bill to Facilitate Veterans’ Access to Commercial Driver’s Licenses
In a unanimous move, the U.S. Senate has given its nod to the Veteran Improvement Commercial Driver License Act of 2023, a groundbreaking legislation designed…
VA Halts Collection of Pension Debts Due to System Errors Affecting Low-Income Veterans
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has temporarily suspended the collection of debts from nearly 40,000 low-income veterans and their survivors who have been…
Senate Unanimously Passes Padilla-Braun Bill to Enhance Veterans’ Access to Benefit Claims
In a significant bipartisan achievement, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.) have garnered unanimous support in the Senate for their joint legislation…
Senate Votes to Empower VA Doctors to Recommend Medical Marijuana to Veterans
The U.S. Senate has taken a significant step by approving a bill that includes a groundbreaking provision allowing doctors at the Department of Veterans Affairs…
Veteran Service Organizations Sue VA to Reform Discharge Regulations
Legal Battle Aims to Secure VA Benefits for Veterans with Less Than Honorable Discharges Two prominent veteran service organizations, the National Veterans Legal Services Program…
Senate Passes Amendment Impacting Gun Background Checks for Veterans
In the wake of a tragic mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, where an Army reservist with reported mental health symptoms allegedly killed 18 people, the…
New House Speaker Mike Johnson’s Voting Record on Veteran and Military Issues
Rep. Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, was recently elected as the Speaker of the House after weeks of GOP deliberation. This article provides an in-depth…
Warning: Identity Theft Scam Targets Veterans in 3M Earplug Settlement Case
Identity theft scam preying on U.S. military veterans prompts a federal judge’s alert in the ongoing $6 billion 3M earplug lawsuit settlement. A federal judge…
University of Iowa Addresses Mental Health Needs of Student Veterans
The University of Iowa is taking proactive steps to support its student veterans who often grapple with the challenging transition from military life to college….
2024 COLA Update: 3.2% Raise for Military Retirees and Disabled Veterans
In an annual announcement from the Social Security Administration, it has been revealed that military retirees and disabled veterans will experience a more modest cost-of-living…