IRS receives pressure to promote educational assistance programs for student loans
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The Employer Participation in Repayment Act allows employers to contribute up to $5,250 tax-free to employees’ student loans annually.
Search Results for Mark Warner
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Virginia’s Fort Monroe awarded $75K grant for Resource Protection Survey
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In the early 1600s, an exploration mission identified the channel between the Chesapeake Bay and Hampton Roads as a strategic defensive site.
Restoration of Chesapeake Bay watershed would accelerate with focus on federal resources
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The Chesapeake Bay Conservation Acceleration Act of 2023 would fast track conservation goals in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
COVID-19 pandemic funding of American child care set to expire in September
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Historic funding was secured in the American Rescue Plan to stabilize child care during the COVID-19 pandemic, but is ending in September.
Out of the dark: Legislation would prohibit manipulation by websites to retrieve personal data
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“Dark patterns” describes online interfaces in websites designed to manipulate users into taking actions they otherwise would not.
Legislation would protect more than 92K acres of scenic land in Shenandoah Valley
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The Shenandoah Mountain Act is legislation to establish a 92,562-acre scenic area in Rockingham, Augusta and Highland counties.
Defense spending bill passes U.S. Senate, faces negotiation between both chambers
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The U.S. Senate passed the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act, which sets policy and authorizes annual funding for the Department of Defense, by an 86-11 vote late Thursday.
Senate committee approves legislation to regulate rising costs of prescription drugs in U.S.
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The Senate Finance Committee approved on a 26 to 1 vote legislation to reduce prescription drug costs for Americans.
Legislation would allow social media users control of third-party management of privacy
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Social media users expect account privacy, but do not always get privacy. Information on social media is easily shared with third parties.
Shenandoah Valley, Southwest Virginia awarded $11M to expand health care access
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The Shenandoah Valley and Southwest Virginia have been awarded nearly $11 million in federal funding to expand access to health care.
