Rep. Franklin: Wisconsin Assembly approves key veterans support bills AB 596 and AB 597 (98-0)

MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly voted unanimously, 98–0, to approve Assembly Bill (AB) 596 and Assembly Bill 597, legislation that creates a state matching grant program to support nonprofit organizations providing essential services to homeless veterans across Wisconsin. Under the program, which would be administered by the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs, eligible or...