Economy

A veteran at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Economy Serving Those Who Serve: How Paid Family and Medical Leave Could Support Military Families

Family members of wounded veterans may not be able to help take care of their loved ones without losing income. This bill could change that.

Amie Knowles November 10, 2021 4:40 pm EST

Economy

Economy Virginia Women Speak Up: Extend the Child Tax Credit

Parents, advocates and political leaders push to extend the expanded Child Tax Credit.

Amie Knowles September 30, 2021 4:14 pm EDT

Economy

Economy Virginia Is Massively Expanding Broadband Access

The Biden administration's pandemic stimulus funding and direction from the Democratic General Assembly has increased funding for high-speed internet exponentially.

Alex Scribner September 15, 2021 12:51 pm EDT

Economy

Economy Federal Unemployment Benefits Are Ending Soon in Virginia. Where Do We Go From Here?

Since the federal government expanded unemployment benefits for those impacted by the COVID economic crisis last year, the VEC has paid out more than $14 billion aid to Virginians.

Alex Scribner September 2, 2021 3:55 pm EDT

Economy

The Lassiter family and the Collins family

Economy ‘It’s a Moral Issue’: Virginia Families Need Affordable Child Care and Paid Leave

Virginia families spend nearly $1,200 per month on average on infant care and more than half of working families in the state lack access to unpaid family leave.