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Bill To Improve Healthcare Access For Veterans Signed Into Law By Gov. Newsom

August 29, 2022 5:20 pmAugust 30, 2022 7:04 am

A bill to require the state to look into bringing more medical facilities closer to state veteran home campuses was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom during the weekend. Senate Bill 1195, authored by Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) will...

Gov. Newsom Signs Bill Changing DMV Disability License Plates Requirements For Veterans

September 11, 2020 1:14 pm

On Wednesday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill requiring the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to change the requirements needed for disabled veterans to get a special disability license plate. Assembly Bill 408, authored by Assemblyman Jim Frazier (D-Fairfield),...

California’s Two Veterans Affairs Entities: What’s the Difference?

September 3, 2020 6:38 amSeptember 3, 2020 6:43 am

California has two veterans’ affairs-related entities: California Veterans Board and Department of Veterans Affairs. What’s the difference? Department of Veterans Affairs In Section 63 of the Military and Veterans Code, “there is in the state government a Department of Veterans...