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Section: Policy
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Advancing West Virginia Bill Exempts Military from Free Tuition Community Service Requirement
Members of the West Virginia National Guard and other military branches may soon be exempt from a small community service requirement within the state’s tuition-free community college program.
February 4, 2022
Funding
$21M from Army and USDA to Help Assess Family Maltreatment Cases in the Military
Researchers at New York University’s College of Dentistry have received an estimated $21 million in federal funding the U.S. Army and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
January 9, 2022
Policy
Army Reverses Reprimand Against Colorado Captain for Attending BLM Protest
In a win for the First Amendment, the Army has reversed a reprimand against the Colorado National Guard’s Capt. Alan Kennedy for attending a Black Lives Matter protest in 2020.
January 9, 2022
Policy
Student Vets Taking Remote Courses Can Keep Full GI Housing Benefits Through Summer
Student veterans taking remote classes due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic can maintain their full GI Bill housing benefits — which were set to expire in December — until next summer, according to plans finalized by Congress.
December 29, 2021
Policy
This Year’s Defense Bill Includes Boost in Pay, Parental Leave, Military Justice Reform
December 10, 2021
Policy
Georgia Board of Regents Won't Change Names of Buildings, Colleges with Racist Connections
The University System of Georgia has decided not to pursue plans to rename dozens of buildings and colleges named for historical figures associated with racism.
November 24, 2021
News Roundup
Center for Responsible Lending Expresses Support for Capping Interest Rates on Consumer Loans at 36%
The Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) expressed support for a bipartisan bill that would limit the interest rate on consumer loans to no more than 36% Annual Percentage Rate (APR), if passed.
November 18, 2021
Policy
Syracuse University Awarded New $5 Million Federal Grant to Assist Small Businesses
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) was selected as part of Biden-Harris administration’s $100 million Community Navigator Pilot Program.
October 29, 2021
Other News
Massachusetts Bill To Help Military Connected Children Receive Education in the State
October 22, 2021
Policy
Study: DOD Efforts to Combat Waste and Fraud Are Incomplete and Inadequate
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report that found the Department of Defense has not finalized and implemented a comprehensive approach to combat department-wide fraud.
October 1, 2021
Other News
Women and Minorities Have Become Harder to Recruit, Prompting Air Force To Diversify Its Leadership
September 24, 2021
Other News
Biden Administration Asks 11 Trump-Appointed Military Academy Advisers To Resign or Be Dismissed
September 10, 2021
Policy
Naval Academy Issues New Punishment Policy for Midshipmen Violating COVID-19 Safety Rules
The U.S. Naval Academy has issued a new punishment policy for students – called midshipmen – violating COVID-19 safety rules, The Capital Gazette reported. “The first time a midshipman violated the Naval Academy’s rules intended to slow the spread of COVID 19 they face getting demerits, enough to be considered a major discipline offense but […]
March 19, 2021
Policy
Head of Army War College Under Investigation for “Allegation of Inappropriate Touching”
Army War College Commandant Maj. Gen. Stephen Maranian – suspended earlier this month – is being investigated for abusive sexual contact with an Army civilian, Task & Purpose reported. The U.S. Army Criminal Investigative Command are investigating the case, said Col. Cathy Wilkinson, chief of Army media relations. “These are allegations at this time and […]
February 19, 2021
Policy
Investigation into VMI Hindered by Delays, Report States
The independent equity audit and investigation into the Virginia Military Institute has been hindered from delays, many of which were caused by VMI, according to investigators, The Roanoke Times reported. The investigation began late because bid delays prevented the state and Barnes & Thornburg LLP from signing a contract until Jan. 7, and more delays have appeared. […]
February 12, 2021
Policy
New Bill Increases Access to Health Care for Military Families
Under a new bill, co-sponsored by Rep. Michael Waltz, dependents could remain on their parents’ TRICARE health care plan until the age of 26 without paying extra fees, 13NewsNow reported. In 2020, over 37,000 military-affiliated unmarried adult children were enrolled in TRICARE plans. However, under law, dependents must leave their parents’ policies by age 21 […]
January 29, 2021
Policy
Legislation Protecting Funding for Tribal Nations and Military School-Aged Children Made Into Law
The “Impact Aid Coronavirus Relief” Act, which secures education funding for tribal nations and military school-aged children throughout COVID-19, was signed into a law by President Donald Trump this month, Journal Inquirer reported. U.S. Rep. Joseph D. Courtney (D-CT) introduced the legislation in August, which was then passed by the House in October and Senate […]
December 18, 2020
Policy
Legislation Brings Update to Federal Diversity Training Programs
New legislation will require employees at the United States Department of Defense to participate in revamped diversity training programs, Vox reported. The introduction of the “Realizing Efforts for Military Equity, Diversity and Inclusion” (REMEDI) Act by Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) comes after President Donald Trump attempted to eliminate some diversity training programs within the federal government. Under the […]
December 18, 2020
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