Legislation advances in Pa. Senate committee to boost pensions for disabled veterans

Truenow advances sales tax cut for veterans

If passed, Florida would become the first state to offer a sales tax exemption for certain disabled veterans, potentially saving them hundreds annually. Florida lawmakers are considering new legislation that would establish a first-in-the-nation sales tax exemption for certain disabled veterans. State Senator Keith Truenow, (Senate District 13 - Tavares, FL), introduced SB 990 during…

Legislation advances in Pa. Senate committee to boost pensions for disabled veterans

U.S. Military veteran and amputee Lloyd Epps walks after doctors serviced his prosthetic leg at the Veterans Administration (VA), hospital on January 29, 2014 in Manhattan, New York City. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)Disabled Pennsylvania veterans may get a boost in their pensions, under legislation in the Pennsylvania Senate.  The proposal is one of five pieces of legislation advanced by the state Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Prepar…

Mastriano: Senate Committee Supports National Guard and Veterans Measures - Senator Mastriano

HARRISBURG – The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee today unanimously reported five measures that support the Pennsylvania National Guard and honor Pennsylvania veterans, according to Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), committee chairman. “Today’s committee action reaffirms our support for our military and veterans,” said Mastriano, who served for 30 years in the United States Army. Senate Bill 511, sponsored by Mastriano, wou…

Senate Committee Advances Bill to Increase Pensions for Disabled Veterans - Senator Robinson

HARRISBURG – The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee has unanimously approved legislation to increase the monthly pension amounts for Pennsylvania’s Blind Veterans Pension Program and the Amputee and Paralyzed Veterans Pension Program. Senate Bill 534, reintroduced by Sens. Judy Ward (R-30) and Devlin Robinson (R-37), would raise the monthly pension payments from $150 to $180 for veterans who suffered service-connected i…

Senate Committee Advances Bill to Increase Pensions for Disabled Veterans - Senator Ward, J

HARRISBURG – The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee has approved legislation to increase the monthly pension amounts for Pennsylvania’s Blind Veterans Pension Program and the Amputee and Paralyzed Veterans Pension Program. Senate Bill 534, reintroduced by Sens. Judy Ward (R-30) and Devlin Robinson (R-37), would raise the monthly pension payments from $150 to $180 for veterans who suffered service-connected injuries resu…

As a result of the measure taken by the national government to audit the Non-contributory Pensions for Invalidity (PNC), the CoProDis prepared it in order to accompany and advise those who have to go through this process. Faced with the decision made by the national government to audit the Non-contributory Pensions for Invalidity (PNC) - a term that is not in conformity with the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities - the Provinc…