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2022: Henrico County aging and government transfer dependency trends

Since 1970, Henrico County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 10.3%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 14.1%.

By Henrico Times | Apr 19, 2025

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Bipartisan bill introduced to enhance U.S. mineral security and international partnerships

Congressman Rob Wittman and Congresswoman Kathy Castor have introduced the Finding Opportunities for Resource Exploration (ORE) Act, aimed at strengthening U.S. mineral security and international partnerships.

By Henrico Times | Apr 17, 2025

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Early construction of Norris Bridge replacement set for 2028 following funding approval

By Henrico Times | Apr 16, 2025

Today, Congressman Rob Wittman expressed approval for the announced advancement of the Robert O. Norris Jr.

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Congressman Wittman and colleagues urge House to maintain Medicaid coverage in budget talks

By Henrico Times | Apr 16, 2025

On April 16, 2025, Congressman Rob Wittman of Virginia's First District joined with other members of Congress in urging House leaders to protect Medicaid coverage for vulnerable groups during upcoming budget reconciliation discussions.

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Congressman Wittman returns $1 million to Virginia’s First District residents

By Henrico Times | Apr 14, 2025

Today, Congressman Rob Wittman announced that his office has returned $1 million in federal casework funds to residents of Virginia’s First District since the start of 2025.

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Henrico County: Residents received $718.69 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Henrico Times | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.8% of income in Henrico County, providing an average of $2,152 per capita to residents.

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Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act gains more than 100 cosponsors

By Henrico Times | Apr 11, 2025

Congressman Rob Wittman of Virginia's 1st District announced that his Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act now has more than 100 cosponsors.

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Wittman's FACT Act progresses through committee toward House floor consideration

By Henrico Times | Apr 9, 2025

Congressman Rob Wittman's Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency (FACT) Act has moved forward after passing through the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Virginia high schoolers win with innovative app at congressional challenge

By Henrico Times | Apr 9, 2025

Congressman Rob Wittman of Virginia's First District recently acknowledged the winners of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge, who were students from Deep Run High School.

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Henrico County saw 10.3% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By Henrico Times | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 13.5% of income in Henrico County, an alarming 10.3% surge from 3.2% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Congressman Wittman and USPS officials discuss mail delivery delays in Virginia

By Henrico Times | Mar 31, 2025

Congressman Rob Wittman organized a roundtable with USPS officials and local leaders in Glen Allen, Virginia, to tackle ongoing mail delivery problems affecting central Virginia communities.

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Wittman invites students for 2025 Congressional Art Competition

By Henrico Times | Mar 21, 2025

Congressman Rob Wittman has announced the commencement of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition, which is open to high school students in Virginia’s First District.

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Wittman urges NIH against imposing caps on critical federal medical research funds

By Henrico Times | Mar 20, 2025

Congressman Rob Wittman of Virginia has urged the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to reconsider proposed funding caps on facilities and administrative research costs.

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Chesapeake Bay delegation introduces bill to accelerate restoration efforts

By Henrico Times | Mar 12, 2025

Congressman Rob Wittman, along with other representatives from the Chesapeake Bay region, has introduced the Chesapeake Bay Conservation Acceleration Act.

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Congressman Wittman supports appropriations act to prevent government shutdown

By Henrico Times | Mar 11, 2025

Today, Congressman Rob Wittman of Virginia's 1st District voted in favor of the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act.

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Henrico County ranks 91st highest in Virginia for per capita government transfer income at $10,380 in 2022

By Henrico Times | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Henrico County received an average of $10,380 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 19th lowest in Virginia.

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Wittman hosts seminar on fraud prevention for seniors in Virginia

By Henrico Times | Mar 9, 2025

Congressman Rob Wittman hosted a seminar at the Twin Hickory Area Library in Glen Allen, Virginia, focusing on fraud prevention for seniors.

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Wittman's workforce development bill gains momentum with over 60 cosponsors

By Henrico Times | Mar 6, 2025

Congressman Rob Wittman has announced that the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act, also known as H.R. 1151, has gained over 60 cosponsors shortly after its introduction.

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Henrico County ranks 10th in Virginia for government transfer dependency at 13.5% in 2022

By Henrico Times | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 13.5% of income in Henrico County—ranking it 10th least dependent among Virginia counties.

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Wittman seeks federal backing for VCU teacher residency amid grant concerns

By Henrico Times | Mar 5, 2025

Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) has made a case for federal funding support for Virginia Commonwealth University’s RTR Teacher Residency program in a letter to the U.S. Department of Education.