by Rikki Almanza | Mar 27, 2025
U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) has introduced two pieces of legislation focused on eliminating federal taxes on Social Security and military retirement benefits, mirroring policies enacted in Nebraska. The Social Security Check Tax Cut Act and the Tax Cuts for...
by Rikki Almanza | Mar 20, 2025
The House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity recently reviewed legislative proposals to strengthen the VA Home Loan Program. A primary focus was the “Restoring the VA Home Loan Program in Perpetuity Act,” introduced by...
by caLegion HQ | Jan 10, 2025
The application for our Disaster Relief Grant is now available. The California State Headquarters is offering a one-time grant per natural disaster. If you have suffered from the fires happening throughout California, the CA Disaster & Emergency Relief Fund may...
by Rikki Almanza | Dec 27, 2024
On December 12, the VA announced that over 3 million Veterans, Service Members, and their spouses enrolled in VA life insurance programs will see reduced premiums starting in the spring of 2025. These discounts will apply to those insured under Veterans’ Group Life...
by Rikki Almanza | Nov 25, 2024
Veterans with service-connected disabilities and their caregivers now have easier access to military bases under new rules announced by DoD and the VA. The changes, which took effect on November 1, allow eligible individuals to register for recurring access using...
by Rikki Almanza | Nov 20, 2024
RAND Epstein Family Veterans Policy Research Institute conducted a study to better understand the demographics, economic characteristics, and social dynamics of Veteran households in the United States. While much research has been dedicated to Military Families, less...
