Themis Klarides
State Rep. Themis Klarides, whose district includes parts of Orange, praised the long-awaited legislation that has been signed in to law which will directly benefit the veteran and military community of Connecticut.
“The sacrifice our veterans, active military and their families make for our country is one of the most incredible acts of service in our nation,” she said. “The veterans who reside in our state deserve not only our appreciation and gratitude – but ongoing support for all they have sacrificed. I was proud to support these important bills that will aid our veterans in succeeding within their communities when they return to civilian life. Broadening access to employment programs, support, residential programs, services at Connecticut’s Department of Veteran Affairs and providing tax relief for our veterans with disabilities was accomplished by the passage of these three bills. Our veterans served us, and we have a responsibility to serve them. These bills keep Connecticut moving in the right direction when it comes to taking care of our veteran and military communities.”
One bill establishes job training programs to assist veterans with the skills needed to obtain jobs in advanced manufacturing and other related positions. The other pieces of legislation signed into law expand eligibility for veterans to receive certain state benefits and provide greater property tax relief for veterans.
All three of the bills go into effect Oct. 1.