Issue Position: Veterans

Issue Position

Our most honorable population are the selfless men and women in uniform who risk everything they have defending the United States of America. It's easy to remember those who are currently serving, but it's equally important to remember those who have come home and need our support.

Wisconsin has incredible resources for veterans, including the Veterans Outreach and Recovery Program (VORP). VORP was previously funded by federal grants to provide support to struggling veterans and current service members suffering from mental disorders, drug addiction, and homelessness. When the federal grants ran out, Mary made it a priority to extend the program with state funding, assuring that our honorable men and women would be taken care of for years to come. In addition, she worked to expand the program from 49 counties to all 72 counties statewide, giving every veteran regardless of where they're from a friendly face to help lift them in their time of need.

Mary has been, and will continue to be, a voice for our brave veterans who need a helping hand to get back on their feet.

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