Honoring our Veterans

Veterans have fought bravely for our country, and as they transition into civilian life, it is important to be there for them as they have been there for us. I will fight to preserve and strengthen our state veterans’ programs.
 

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Wisconsin GI Act Tuition Remission Program (2005 Act 468): Enables full benefit of tuition and fees for up to 8 semesters or 128 credits at the University of Wisconsin or Wisconsin Technical College System to Wisconsin veterans. The program extends to surviving spouses and dependents wherein there is a service-connected disability.

Veterans and Surviving Spouses Property Tax Credit (2005 Acts 25 and 72): Provides an income tax refund of property taxes paid to Wisconsin disabled veterans and surviving spouses. This important program ensures veterans and surviving spouses can afford to live in their home after service to our country.

Military Funeral Dignity Protection Act (2005 Act 114): Creates penalties if protestors are disorderly within 500 feet of a funeral service. Unfortunately, this provision became necessary after a radical group began protesting military funerals.

ACTION

Helping veterans that have served us

• Expand property tax credit for veterans by eliminating age requirements.
• Add flexibility to the military credit service for state retirement benefits.
• Protect Wisconsin GI Tuition Remission Program: This new program was almost repealed in the last budget. Enabling access to state education for those that served us should be a legislative priority.
• Guarantee voting access for our military personnel. Extend period to absentee vote to 5 p.m. election day, as opposed to the Friday before an election.