The Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services is seeking state approval to spend $500,000 on a new substance misuse prevention initiative that would give the state’s military members money toward a gym membership or exercise equipment.
Eighty-eight Republicans voted against the compromise to expand health care coverage for more than 3.5 million veterans.
The Senate bill passed on Tuesday would expand health care coverage for more than 3.5 million veterans.
As many as 2.5 million veterans may have been exposed to burn pits while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.
