Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here.
This Veterans Day—and every day—we’re proud to honor the over 300,000 veterans who call our state home.
Veterans have given so much in service to our country, and, as a state, I believe it’s our duty to give back.
Because just as our veterans have upheld and defended the freedoms and values we hold dear, we must also uphold our commitment to ensuring that both they and their families have the full range of support and services they need to thrive.
My administration has been proud to champion efforts to support our veterans and their families.
We launched the Blue Ribbon Commission on Veteran Opportunity to help ensure that our veterans have every opportunity to succeed in their civilian life because we know our veterans often face unique hurdles.
This included investments to support veterans’ mental health initiatives, a new rental assistance program for homeless veterans, and additional resources for the Department of Veteran Affairs’ Veterans Outreach and Recovery Program and the Hire Heroes Program at the Department of Workforce Development.
Making sure veterans have access to job training and education to find family-supporting jobs has to be a top priority, and I am proud that Wisconsin’s workforce development services rank fourth in the country for successfully helping veterans find employment.
My administration is committed to continuing our work to support our veterans and their families, whether through supporting employment initiatives and mental health services or expanding the Veterans and Surviving Spouses Property Tax Credit to provide critical tax relief to veterans and their families.
It’s the least we can do to show our appreciation for their selfless service and immense sacrifices.
So, on behalf of our entire state, thank you for your service, and happy Veterans Day, Wisconsin.
