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Archives: Veterans and Military Affairs / Articles
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ALEC Veterans and Military Affairs Task Force Charts Path for State-Level Policy Solutions
Last month, more than 60 state legislators and private sector leaders from across the country met in Indianapolis for the inaugural meeting of the ALEC Veterans and Military Affairs Task…
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Rethinking Readiness: How States Are Leading on Disaster Preparedness
For the fourth consecutive year, the Florida Legislature passed a memorial asking Congress to address the shortfalls in its National Guard force structure. Despite being the third most populous…
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State Legislator of the Month, April 2025: Georgia Rep. Bethany Ballard
We are pleased to announce Georgia State Rep. Bethany Ballard as the ALEC State Legislator of the Month for April 2025. In just her first term, Ballard quickly emerged as…
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States Expanding PTSD and TBI Treatment for Veterans
As the demand for a more effective solution for Veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) grows, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is gaining traction as…
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Purple Star Schools: How State Legislators Are Supporting Military-Connected Students
Legislators in Alabama, Arkansas, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, and New York are currently considering legislation to implement or expand Purple Star School programs in their states. These programs are designed to…
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Supporting Veterans at Home: Zach Federico on American Family News
Our newly appointed Veterans and Military Affairs Task Force Manager, Zach Federico, joined Chris Woodward of American Family News to discuss the launch of…