
Tim Kaine to make swing through Shenandoah Valley this week
U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine will hold events in the Shenandoah Valley this week to hear from business owners, education and economic development officials and other community members.

U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine will hold events in the Shenandoah Valley this week to hear from business owners, education and economic development officials and other community members.

U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), along with Sens. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Bob Casey (D-PA), reintroduced legislation to promote workers’ long-term economic success and support U.S. economic recovery efforts amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Legislation to break down barriers for farmers, ranchers, and foresters interested in participating in carbon markets was introduced in Congress last week.

Across the country, women on average earn 82 cents for every dollar earned by men for equal work. This gender pay gap contributes to a more difficult economic recovery for women and families.

Virginians who receive VA benefits should expect Economic Impact payments of $1,400 to begin arriving this week.

President Joe Biden has signed into law legislation extending the Paycheck Protection Program application period for another two months – pushing the PPP application deadline to May 31.

The Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act would give people the freedom to use 529 savings plans to cover the costs of workforce training and credentialing programs.

The Student Loan Disclosure Transparency Act would require separate, monthly disclosures to student loan borrowers regarding their projected payments and other personalized details in understandable terms.

The House on Thursday passed two immigration reform measures that would put more than 11 million immigrants living in the U.S. on the path to legal status.

The House of Representatives voted 244-172 on Wednesday to pass a full reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, which had expired in 2018.