by Rikki Almanza | May 8, 2026
New legislation in Congress would expand lower prescription drug pricing for millions of Service Members, Veterans, and military families covered through TRICARE and the VA. The bill, called the MISSION Rx Act, was introduced by Reps. Pat Ryan (D-N.Y.) and Eugene...
by Rikki Almanza | Apr 22, 2026
Gold Star spouses are calling on Congress to pass several pending bills they say are critical to helping families rebuild after the loss of a Service Member. The national president of Gold Star Spouses of America, Tamra Sipes, testified Tuesday before lawmakers. She...
by Rikki Almanza | Apr 6, 2026
Thousands of Veterans are losing their homes after the cancellation of a VA mortgage relief program left many without a way to recover from missed payments. More than 10,000 Veterans have already gone through foreclosure, and tens of thousands more remain at risk as...
by Rikki Almanza | Apr 1, 2026
A new bipartisan proposal in Congress could make it easier for Veterans, especially those in rural communities, to purchase homes using VA-backed loans. The VA Appraisal Modernization Act is designed to fix long-standing issues in the appraisal process that slow down...
by Rikki Almanza | Mar 30, 2026
A new housing development in San Bernardino is focused on helping Veterans who are experiencing homelessness or living on limited incomes. The development, called the E Street project, is expected to add 30 affordable housing units in the Inland Empire, where the need...
by Rikki Almanza | Mar 24, 2026
Since Jan. 1, a major change in federal law has expanded access to tax-advantaged savings accounts for people with disabilities, yet many Veterans may not realize they are now eligible. The update comes through the ABLE Age Adjustment Act, which allows more...
