by Rikki Almanza | Sep 22, 2025
Editor’s note: This article has been updated to include an opposing viewpoint. New legislation has been introduced in the Senate that would give the VA expanded authority to remove the remains of Veterans convicted of serious crimes like serial murder from...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 10, 2025
Lawmakers have introduced a bill that would change how medications are prescribed to Veterans in an effort to increase transparency and prevent suicides. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.), joined by Reps. Jack Bergman (R-Pa.) and Keith Self (R-TX), introduced H.R. 4837, the...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 9, 2025
In an economy showing signs of strain, Veterans continue to maintain low unemployment rates. Their jobless numbers consistently remain below the national average, as reported by Military.com. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Veteran unemployment rate...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 5, 2025
California lawmakers are advancing Senate Bill 694, authored by Sen. Bob Archuleta (D-30th District), to stop predatory “claim sharks” that charge Veterans illegal or excessive fees for help with their VA benefits claims. Under federal law, only accredited...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 3, 2025
Los Angeles County has received thousands of federal rental vouchers intended to house homeless Veterans, but many remain unused. According to the LA Times, the county has had enough subsidies to eliminate Veteran homelessness, yet more than 3,000 Veterans are still...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 26, 2025
Editor’s note: This article has been updated for our November 2025 newsletter. The American Legion’s 106th National Convention was held earlier this fall at the Tampa Convention Center, bringing together thousands of Veterans, families, and supporters for a week...
