National Invest In Veterans Week® Commends Wisconsin's Historic Budget Investment in Veterans Following 2025 Observance
In the days following National Invest In Veterans Week® 2025, Wisconsin delivered a decisive policy response. Governor Tony Evers’ 2025–2027 budget commits more than $250 million in combined tax relief, housing, mental health services, cultural preservation, and capital upgrades for veterans—demonstrating how states can translate recognition into real, structural investment. Wisconsin’s approach reinforces a central principle of National Invest In Veterans Week®: veteran empowerment is strongest when economic policy, healthcare, housing, and workforce development move together.
Veteran Business Empowerment Proposals 1-3
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Purpose: Translate military skills into recognized civilian certifications, supporting career growth or entrepreneurial ventures in technical fields.
Benefits: Enhances veterans’ qualifications for competitive industries, creating new career pathways and opportunities for veteran-owned businesses.
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Purpose: Offer tax incentives to veteran-owned businesses to encourage entrepreneurship, ease financial burdens, and stimulate growth in veteran-led enterprises.
Benefits: Reduces startup costs, enhances profitability, and enables veteran-owned businesses to reinvest in expansion and job creation, boosting local economies and supporting veterans in building lasting businesses.
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Purpose: Provide fast-track training for veterans to transition into high-demand careers, with immediate placement in essential industries.
Benefits: Supports veterans in building stable, fulfilling careers, and strengthens the workforce with dedicated, skilled professionals.