by Rikki Almanza | Jun 16, 2025
American Legion representatives testified on June 11 and 12 to support a wide range of bills that would improve the lives of Veterans, Service Members, and their families. Cole Lyle, Director of Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation, and Andrew Petrie, Senior Policy...
by Rikki Almanza | Jun 11, 2025
The VA has announced $42 million in new grants to help Veterans facing or at risk of homelessness. These funds, offered through the Legal Services for Veterans Grant Program, will support nonprofit and community-based organizations that provide legal aid to Veterans...
by Rikki Almanza | Jun 9, 2025
A bill introduced in the House by Rep. Julia Brownley (D-Calif.) would ensure that cremated Veterans can be interred alongside their spouses or dependents in national or Veterans cemeteries. The Loved Ones Interment Act, H.R. 9804, would authorize the Secretary of...
by Rikki Almanza | Jun 5, 2025
Veterans and their families in California could soon benefit from significant tax relief after the State Assembly approved Assembly Bill 53, which proposes up to $20,000 in state income tax exemptions. Introduced by Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino),...
by Rikki Almanza | May 22, 2025
Veterans no longer need a second doctor’s sign-off to get treatment outside the VA. The VA announced Monday that it has eliminated the extra review required for referrals to non-VA providers, speeding up access to community care.The updated process takes effect...
by Rikki Almanza | May 20, 2025
Californians will come together this Memorial Day to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to the U.S. From national cemeteries to local community centers, a wide range of events will take place throughout the state to pay tribute to the nation’s...
