Understanding Veterans’ Healthcare Rights
In 2014, a whistleblower in Phoenix exposed the truth about long wait times for Veterans seeking medical care at VA hospitals. This revelation sparked outrage among Veterans and civilians alike, leading to an investigation into the VA system and a subsequent push for reform. In 2018, Congress passed the VA Mission Act, which promised to […]
Understanding the VA Mission Act and its Impact on Veteran’s
Navy Veteran Nate Banks needed a CT scan after experiencing severe abdominal pain. However, when he contacted his local VA hospital for care, he was not provided with the help he needed. After months of back-and-forth between the hospital and Congressman Steve Pierce, Nate was finally able to get access to the care he needed […]
Are we failing our Veterans?
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is failing to provide timely and adequate healthcare to the very Veterans it is meant to serve. In 2014, reports surfaced that Veterans were being forced to wait weeks and even months for medical appointments. In Pheonix, a secret waitlist was discovered where at least 40 Veterans died while […]
The David and Goliath Story of Louis Koorndyk and Clark County
At the heart of the ongoing battle between Clark County, Nevada, and its citizens lies a story of a man who stood up for his rights as a business owner. Louis Koorndyk is an entrepreneur who runs a rental business in Las Vegas, providing short-term rentals to visitors. In 2017, Clark County passed an […]
How Doug Eckert Led to the Passage of the Homemade Food Freedom Act
Doug Eckert is a small business owner with a big impact. As the owner of Grandma Doug’s Bakery in Oklahoma, his entrepreneurial spirit and generosity has led to the passage of the Homemade Food Freedom Act. This act allows home bakers in Oklahoma to sell their goods online. Not only has it had a significant […]
