Operation Green Light for Veterans: Participation Showcase
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Counties are shining a green light to let veterans know that they are seen, appreciated and supported.
Counties across the country are joining Operation Green Light for Veterans to shine a light on the issues veterans face and highlight the resources available to veterans at the county, state and federal levels.
Below, explore examples of counties, state associations and partners participating in Operation Green Light for Veterans. The map features a selection of highlights as well as icons indicating jurisdictions passing resolutions in support of Operation Green Light for Veterans.
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Counties are shining a green light to let veterans know that they are seen, appreciated and supported.
Counties across the country are joining Operation Green Light for Veterans to shine a light on the issues veterans face and highlight the resources available to veterans at the county, state and federal levels.
Below, explore examples of counties, state associations and partners participating in Operation Green Light for Veterans. The map features a selection of highlights as well as icons indicating jurisdictions passing resolutions in support of Operation Green Light for Veterans.
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County Countdown – January 14, 2025
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Counties applaud passage of legislation supporting County Veterans Service Officers
NACo applauds Congress' passage of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act, a bipartisan, bicameral package that seeks to reform and improve the delivery of healthcare, benefits, and services at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for veterans, their families, and their survivors.
County Countdown – December 2, 2024
Every other week, NACo's County Countdown reviews top federal policy advocacy items with an eye towards counties and the intergovernmental partnership.