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Rikki Almanza
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Senate Committee Advances Bills on Toxic Exposure, Classified Service, and Emergency VA Care
Senate committee advances legislation focused on toxic exposure research, classified service benefits, and emergency response for Veterans.
VA Announces $112 Million in Suicide Prevention Grants for Veteran Support Organizations
The VA is making $112 million in suicide prevention grants available to nonprofits, governments, and community organizations working to support Veterans and connect them with...
Veterans Groups Challenge VA Rule Limiting Access to GI Bill Education Benefits
Veterans groups and the state of Virginia have filed a lawsuit challenging a VA rule that they say restricts access to combined education benefits under...
New VA Policy Allows Guardianship for Some At-Risk Veterans
The VA and Justice Department announced a new plan allowing federal attorneys to seek court-appointed guardians for certain Veterans who are unable to make their...
Major Richard Star Act Blocked Again in Senate
The Senate blocked the Major Richard Star Act for a second time, halting a bill supported by The American Legion that would restore full retirement...
(UPDATED) AB 1638 Could Bring Veterans Services Directly to California Military Bases
California Assembly Bill 1638 would fund County Veterans Service Officers on military bases to help transitioning Service Members and Veterans access benefits.
New Report Finds Veterans Well Positioned for These Six Careers Despite Rise of AI
A 2026 report from Hire Heroes USA and Redeployable finds Veterans remain well positioned for careers in fields like cybersecurity, healthcare, and logistics despite growing...
Pentagon to Continue Support for Scouting America After Youth Organization Agrees to Policy Demands, New Benefits for Military Families
The Pentagon will continue supporting Scouting America under a new agreement requiring the group to officially eliminate DEI programs and update gender policies in line...
(UPDATED) VA Halts Enforcement of Medication Disability Rule
The VA has halted enforcement of its disability ratings rule just days after it took effect, following intense backlash from Veterans, advocacy groups, and lawmakers.
(Updated) Korean War Veteran and Legionnaire Royce Williams May Finally Receive Medal of Honor
Legislation has opened the door for retired Navy Capt. Royce Williams to receive the Medal of Honor for his long-classified 1952 Korean War aerial victory.
