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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
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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
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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
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