Stories tagged: "American Rescue Plan"

Government Helps/Hurts Vice President Kamala Harris applauds as President Joe Biden speaks during a bill signing ceremony for the Respect for Marriage Act, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Government Helps/Hurts 10 Accomplishments of the First Two Years of the Biden-Harris Administration

Over the past two years, the Biden-Harris administration and the Democratic-run House and Senate acted to lower healthcare and drug costs; fight climate change and reduce energy costs; invest in mental health care; and invest in American manufacturing and infrastructure.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil January 20, 2023 11:37 am EST
Healthcare A supporter of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) stands in front of the Supreme Court of the United States as the Court begins hearing arguments from California v. Texas about the legality of the ACA on November 10, 2020 in Washington, DC. Today is the first time that the Court is hearing a case with all three of President Donald Trump's appointments; Associate Justices Neil Gorsuch, Bret Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett. California v. Texas is the Republican's latest effort to dismantle the Affordable Care Act after repeated efforts to repeal the Act through the legislative process. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)
Healthcare Need Health Insurance? Here’s How to Enroll in the Affordable Care Act for 2023

There are a number of changes coming to ACA coverage in 2023. Here’s a breakdown of what enrollees need to know, and how to apply.

Isabel Soisson Isabel Soisson November 21, 2022 11:09 am EST
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Money Check This Out: Your Favorite Local Library Could Soon Get an Upgrade

Soon, libraries across the country will receive a financial boost geared toward continuing their vast efforts to support their local communities, all thanks to the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan.

Amie Knowles Amie Knowles October 26, 2021 5:13 pm EDT
Education
Education ‘Our Children Have Zero Access’: Lack of Rural Broadband Hurts Virginia Students

MARTINSVILLE-More than 200,000 Virginia students lack broadband. President Joe Biden’s infrastructure proposal aims to solve this problem.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil July 16, 2021 2:57 am EDT
Economy
Economy Assembly Wants to Renovate Schools, Expand Broadband With Rescue Funds

RICHMOND-Gov. Northam called for a special session to decide how to spend American Rescue Plan funds, while outlining his priorities.

Brian Carlton Brian Carlton June 24, 2021 10:14 am EDT

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Safety How Accessible Is Virginia? ARP Funds Help Address An Ongoing Problem

RICHMOND-How accessible is Virginia? And how does ARP funding help the Commonwealth improve accessibility for people with disabilities?

Dogwood Staff May 25, 2021 2:15 am EDT
Economy
Economy How Do You Pay for College? In Virginia, ARP Funding Helps.

DANVILLE-Paying for college isn't easy, but Virginia has a temporary solution. Schools this year will get help from the American Rescue Plan.

Amie Knowles Amie Knowles May 15, 2021 3:48 am EDT