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VA Secretary Collins Outlines Workforce and Operational Changes at Department

VA Secretary Collins Outlines Workforce and Operational Changes at Department

by Rikki Almanza | Apr 23, 2025

As the Trump administration nears its 100th day in its second term, Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins is moving forward with plans to restructure the VA, including workforce reductions, contract cancellations, and shifts in internal operations. The department’s...
VA Officials Acknowledge Privacy Concerns for Telehealth Therapy Amid Return-to-Office Mandate

VA Officials Acknowledge Privacy Concerns for Telehealth Therapy Amid Return-to-Office Mandate

by Rikki Almanza | Apr 21, 2025

Officials at the VA have acknowledged the need for private workspaces for telehealth therapy sessions, following strong pushback from clinicians and lawmakers. A memo dated April 12, obtained by NPR, states that mental health providers must have access to private...
Senators Introduce Bill to Protect Housing Access for Homeless Disabled Veterans

Senators Introduce Bill to Protect Housing Access for Homeless Disabled Veterans

by Rikki Almanza | Apr 14, 2025

On April 10, a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators introduced a bill to prevent disabled Veterans facing homelessness from being denied housing assistance due to the disability benefits they receive. The Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act, HUDVA, led by Senators...
House Approves 7 Bills Supporting Veterans and Their Families

House Approves 7 Bills Supporting Veterans and Their Families

by Rikki Almanza | Apr 10, 2025

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed seven bipartisan bills designed to improve services and support for Veterans and their families. House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.) issued a statement commending the bipartisan effort,...
VA Ending Temporary VASP Program That Helped Prevent Veteran Foreclosures

VA Ending Temporary VASP Program That Helped Prevent Veteran Foreclosures

by Rikki Almanza | Apr 8, 2025

The VA will stop accepting new applications for the Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase, VASP, program on May 1. Launched by the Biden administration in 2023, VASP was designed as a temporary solution to assist VA-backed mortgage holders at risk of foreclosure...
American Legion Riders Encouraged to Partake in Harley-Davidson 2025 Lets Ride Challenge

American Legion Riders Encouraged to Partake in Harley-Davidson 2025 Lets Ride Challenge

by Rikki Almanza | Apr 1, 2025

Harley-Davidson is excited to introduce the 2025 Let’s Ride Challenge™ – Ride for Heroes, a nationwide tribute to military members, Veterans, and first responders who dedicate their lives to protecting our communities. This year, riders are invited to hit the road...
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