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2022: Shenandoah County aging and government transfer dependency trends

By Shenandoah Valley News | Apr 19, 2025

Since 1970, Shenandoah County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 8.8%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 6.2%.

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Shenandoah County: Residents received $110.53 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Shenandoah Valley News | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.3% of income in Shenandoah County, providing an average of $2,458 per capita to residents.

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Legislation introduced to limit union activity during federal employee duty time

By Shenandoah Valley News | Apr 7, 2025

Today, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) collaborated with Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) in the introduction of the No Union Time on the Taxpayer’s Dime Act.

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Shenandoah County saw 13.2% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By Shenandoah Valley News | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 22.3% of income in Shenandoah County, a 13.2% surge from 9.1% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Shenandoah County ranks 69th highest in Virginia for per capita government transfer income at $12,657 in 2022

By Shenandoah Valley News | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Shenandoah County received an average of $12,657 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 41st lowest in Virginia.

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Shenandoah County ranks 38th in Virginia for government transfer dependency at 22.3% in 2022

By Shenandoah Valley News | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 22.3% of income in Shenandoah County—ranking it 38th least dependent among Virginia counties.

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Virginia lawmakers react to President Trump's address to Congress

By Shenandoah Valley News | Mar 5, 2025

President Trump delivered his Address to Congress on Tuesday night, marking just over a month since he returned to the White House for his second, non-consecutive term.

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Shenandoah County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2% of income in 2022

By Shenandoah Valley News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2% of income in Shenandoah County, providing an average of $1,138 per capita to residents.

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Ben Cline discusses congressional life with Alleghany High School students

By Shenandoah Valley News | Feb 20, 2025

U.S. Rep. Ben Cline recently visited Alleghany High School to provide students with an overview of life as a member of Congress.

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Congressman calls for ethics probe into alleged coercion at Virginia Military Institute

By Shenandoah Valley News | Feb 19, 2025

Congressman Ben Cline has called for an ethics investigation following reports of political coercion involving members of the Virginia General Assembly and the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) Board.

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Trump appoints Elon Musk head of Department of Government Efficiency amid criticism

By Shenandoah Valley News | Feb 13, 2025

On September 5, 2024, Donald Trump, then a presidential candidate, declared his intention to enlist Elon Musk to lead an initiative aimed at reducing government waste.

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Ben Cline joins House Intelligence Committee amid growing global challenges

By Shenandoah Valley News | Jan 16, 2025

Today, Congressman Ben Cline from Virginia's Sixth District has been appointed to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) by Speaker Mike Johnson.

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Ben Cline reintroduces Hearing Protection Act aiming for easier access to firearm suppressors

By Shenandoah Valley News | Jan 15, 2025

Today, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) has reintroduced the Hearing Protection Act (HPA), a legislative proposal aimed at reducing barriers for purchasing firearm suppressors.

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Ben Cline reintroduces bill for DOJ-led antitrust enforcement

By Shenandoah Valley News | Jan 14, 2025

On Tuesday, Congressman Ben Cline reintroduced the One Agency Act.

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Ben Cline supports clean continuing resolution to prevent government shutdown

By Shenandoah Valley News | Dec 19, 2024

Congressman Ben Cline of Virginia has expressed his support for the continuing resolution H.R. 10515, which he voted for to ensure the government remains operational.

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Congressman Ben Cline receives Friend of Farm Bureau Award

By Shenandoah Valley News | Dec 10, 2024

Congressman Ben Cline, representing Virginia's Sixth Congressional District, has been awarded the Friend of the Farm Bureau Award for the 118th Congress.

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Rep. Ben Cline addresses concerns at Harrisonburg town hall

By Shenandoah Valley News | Nov 26, 2024

Rep. Ben Cline held a town hall meeting at the IHOP restaurant in Harrisonburg, Virginia, on Monday night.

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Grottoes hosts Veterans' Day event featuring Rep. Ben Cline

By Shenandoah Valley News | Nov 11, 2024

The town of Grottoes, Virginia, hosted its fifth official Veterans' Day program at the Town Hall.

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Rep. Ben Cline hosts annual farm tour across Virginia's Sixth District

By Shenandoah Valley News | Nov 4, 2024

Last week, Congressman Ben Cline conducted his annual Farm Tour over two days, visiting farms and agricultural facilities in Virginia's Sixth Congressional District.

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Congressman Ben Cline receives A+ rating from National Shooting Sports Foundation

By Shenandoah Valley News | Oct 3, 2024

Congressman Ben Cline of Virginia's Sixth District has been named to the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s (NSSF) “Dean’s List,” receiving an A+ rating for his efforts in protecting Second Amendment rights. Cline is one of only 24 members of the House of Representatives to achieve this recognition, which highlights lawmakers who exceed expectations in defending these rights.