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Tag: VETERANS ORGANIZATION

Governor Kay Ivey delivered the State of the State address to a joint session of the Alabama Legislature in the State Capitol’s Old House Chamber Tuesday February 4, 2025 in Montgomery, Ala. (Governor’s Office /Hal Yeager) Alabama News
Ivey persistent on ADVA remake despite pushback from veterans groups

Despite receiving many amendments, the Alabama chapter of the Military Officers Association of America still opposes the legislation designed to restructure the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs as lawmakers are anticipated to vote on the bill this week.

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Amended Ivey-backed ADVA 'restructure' would reduce number of veteran service organizations participation

The Eagle Forum of Alabama (EFA) is asking the public to oppose legislation that would change the makeup of the State Board of Veterans Affairs and how the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) commissioner is appointed.

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Continued holdup in legislature over Ivey-backed restructuring of state veterans’ department — 'This bill is going to isolate us further’

Representatives of multiple Alabama veterans’ associations crowded into a small committee room at the Alabama State House on Wednesday to speak out against proposed legislation that would change the makeup of the State Board of Veterans Affairs and how the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner is appointed.

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'It saved my life': Irreverent Warriors hosting benefit for upcoming hike for veterans

Irreverent Warriors focuses on bringing veterans together with camaraderie and humor. The purpose is to improve mental health and prevent veteran suicide.