Veterans Affairs

Lee’s Bill Extending Veterans Jobs Program Advances

April 11, 2018
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(April 11) – Rep. Pete Lee’s bill to continue a successful program to connect Colorado veterans to good jobs passed the House Education Committee unanimously today. HB18-1343, sponsored by Rep. Lee, D-Colorado Springs, with Rep. Terri Carver, R-Colorado Springs, continues the Colorado Veterans’ Service to Career pilot program begun in 2016. The pilot program provides

Veterans Affairs

House Observes Military Appreciation Day

January 26, 2018
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(Jan. 26) – Joined by scores of veterans and active military personnel, including a Coloradan who survived the sinking of the U.S.S. Arizona, the Colorado House of Representatives observed Military, Veterans and MIA/POW Appreciation Day today. “Today and every day we honor our veterans and members of our military. Thank you for your service to

Veterans Affairs

Lifetime Hunting and Fishing Licenses for CO Vets

May 8, 2017
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(May 8) – With a 6-3 vote, the House State, Military & Veterans Affairs Committee this afternoon approved a bill by Reps. Barbara McLachlan and Jessie Danielson to give Colorado veterans lifetime licenses to hunt and fish free of charge. “I believe veterans who hunt and fish ought to be able do so for free – and