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Priceless Vol 12 Number 9


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Serving Norfolk, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach since 2006 NSU's


HU's Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Gala Photos


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Governor Signs 2018–2020 Biennial Budget


Pages 8-9


Free June 2018


Remembering Karla Grase: A Life Well Lived


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Virginia Expands Health Care to 400,000 Residents


Ralph signed


RICHMOND—Governor Northam


two bills that of Fiscal


recently fund


state government for the remainder


Year


2018 and all of Fiscal Years 2019 and 2020. The budget Governor


Northam signed


increases health care access for up to 400,000 Virginians by expanding Medicaid and makes significant investments in core economic priorities like education, workforce training, mental


health services, employees, and


pay raises for teachers as well as state local


and state-supported including


law enforcement professionals. Governor


Northam signed


the two budget bills without amendment or veto.


“Today is a great day


for Virginia,” said Governor Ralph Northam. “The budget bills I am signing today will make life


better for people


in every corner of our great Commonwealth by investing in the fundamentals of a healthy economy like education, workforce development, public safety, and better pay for men


and women who devote their lives to serving the public.”


thanked


Governor Northam the


voted for a budget that expands Medicaid


coverage


legislators to


nearly


400,000 Virginians who need it, as well as the activists, advocates and Virginia residents who fought for expanded health coverage for many years.


“As a doctor and a public


servant, I believe making sure all Virginians have the access to the care they need to be healthy and productive is both a moral and


economic This budget will


imperative. empower


nearly 400,000 Virginians with access to health insurance by expanding Medicaid,


without


crowding out other general fund spending priorities.”


“We showed Virginians and the world that


chaos


and partisan warfare may dominate Washington, but here in Richmond we still work together to do the right thing for our people, not our political party. We can get a lot done if we continue to work together in BIENNIAL BUDGET PAGE 4


This Edition’s Highlights


Health Editorial Education


Suicide rates rising across the U.S.


Hampton Roads Upcoming Events Scholarships Watch


Congratulations to HU and Dr. Harvey Ed Offers Reconsideration for Loan Forgiveness Be Prepared for Hurricane Season Beach Library's Summer Reading Challenge McDonald’s True to the HBCU Scholarship


6 Photo Courtesy of Delaware State University 4 BY THE VIRGINIA BANKERS ASSOCIATION


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Glen Allen, VA — The Virginia Bankers Association (VBA) has highlighted six smart financial decisions college graduates should consider in order to position themselves for financial success as they embark on their next phase of life. In 2017, more than 70 percent of college


graduates


owing more than $37,000 in student loans. Considering


the additional


began their living


expenses


they’ll soon face, new college graduates would be wise to focus on their financial future right now, says the VBA.


“The habits new graduates develop right careers


now will have a big effect on their financial future,” said Bruce Whitehurst, president and CEO of the VBA. “Living expenses add up quickly once you’re out on your own, and many young adults who didn’t plan ahead are delaying major milestones like getting married or buying a home because of their financial situation. The good news is that you can have a bright financial future if you think strategically about money right out of GRADUATE TIPS PAGE 14


who Photo courtesy of Celebrate Healthcare


BY FREDERICK ISASI Washington,


D.C.—Recently, the


Virginia General Assembly voted to expand health coverage to nearly 400,000 of the Commonwealth’s residents, joining 33 other states, including the District of Columbia, that have expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act.


Following is the statement of Frederick Isasi, executive director of Families USA:


“This is a historic day for Virginia and our nation, especially for those hard-working


Virginia families who have suffered too many sleepless nights worrying about how to pay for their health care costs and other daily necessities without health insurance. By expanding Medicaid, the General Assembly is helping as many as 400,000 Virginians to be able to see a doctor, stay healthy, and, when faced with a serious illness, get life-saving care.


“Virginia has shown the country that expanding Medicaid can and should have


MEDICAID EXPANSION PAGE 2


Six Smart Money Moves for New College Graduates


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