veterans

Director of new state Veteran's Affairs Agency shares plan

Current State — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:00:54 +0000

Data show that Michigan’s nearly 700,000 veterans are not connecting with important services that state and federal agencies offer involving employment, health and education.

Current State #18 | February 6, 2013

Current State — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 22:55:39 +0000

Today on Current State: Newly elected 68th District Representative Andy Schor, Neighbors in Action features literacy non-profit Lansing RIF, a new report about arts in Michigan's economy, state leaders outline new initiatives for Michigan veterans, and remembering the old Stroh's Brewery.

Secretary of State Ruth Johnson vows more initiatives to help Michigan veterans

Current State — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 22:17:37 +0000

Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson announced a series of new initiatives to help Michigan's nearly 700,000 military veterans today.

State Legislature Gives Green Light to Veterans Courts

Jake Neher — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 22:25:27 +0000

Military veterans in Michigan could soon have a network of courts to deal specifically with issues affecting them.

Veterans Would Qualify for Residential Tuition Rates Under Bills

Rick Pluta — Wed, 09 May 2012 22:36:20 +0000

Some state lawmakers want to give returning veterans a break on tuition at public universities and community colleges if they settle in Michigan.

reWorking Michigan: Unemployed Veterans Need Help Transitioning to Civilian Careers

Kevin Lavery — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 05:01:00 +0000

The military is a unique sub-culture of American life: it speaks in acronyms, it has its own justice system, and it places great responsibility on its members. Yet despite their high level of training, thousands of veterans who leave the military struggle to find a job. A new initiative in mid-Michigan is designed to bring warriors to the workplace.