Counties will be better able to provide essential services to our military veterans thanks to an increase in funding added to the Legislature’s budget plan.
Sen. André Jacque of De Pere and Rep. James Edming of Glen Florahave pushed lawmakers to increase funding for County Veteran Service Officers, which currently receive $761,000 annually.
The Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee approved a $78,000 annual increase.
Sen. Jacque and Rep. Edming said the increase is a good start to help counties do everything in their power to provide veterans with the services they deserve.
The Joint Finance Committee will continue work on the 2021-23 state budget this month.
The spending plan must then pass both houses and be signed by the Governor to take effect.
