Education Benefits for Families of Fallen Military/Law Enforcement Members
Tanya Barrett, widow of trooper Mark Barrett, speaks out against changes to education benefits for families of fallen military or law enforcement members in Virginia.
Key Points
- Changes to eligibility for education benefits for families of fallen military or law enforcement members in Virginia
- Efforts by Gov. Glenn Youngkin and lawmakers to address the issue
- Challenges faced by families like Tanya Barrett's son in accessing education benefits
Pros
- Highlighting the impact of changes to education benefits on families of fallen military or law enforcement members
- Drawing attention to the bipartisan support for reversing the changes
Cons
- Democratic-led State Senate declining to take up the bill to exempt some families from the changes