Gov. Tony Evers on Thursday delivered his weekly radio address highlighting plans from his 2025-27 Executive and Capital Budget to support Wisconsin’s 300,000 veterans.
Last month, Evers released his 2025-27 Executive Budget, which outlines several investments and proposals aimed supporting Wisconsin’s veterans and their families. The governor’s budget:
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Expands the Veterans and Surviving Spouses Property Tax Credit;
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Directs $21.9 million to Wisconsin veterans’ homes;
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Invests $5 million to support programs providing critical mental health services for veterans;
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Invests $2 million in the Veterans Housing and Recovery Program that helps homeless veterans with job training, education, counseling, and rehabilitation;
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Directs over $1 million to expand the Veterans Outreach and Recovery Program; and
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Recommends a 5% increase for county and Tribal veterans service offices.
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The full radio address is available here.
