Governor Hochul signs legislative package to protect veterans and their families

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is making sure the state will better support and protect veterans and their families.

The governor signed a comprehensive legislative package on Thursday.

The package covers a lot of ground and includes numerous amendments and provisions.

You can read the details of the legislative package by clicking here.

Some include changing the official start of the Vietnam War to make sure vets get credit for serving in a time of war, and creating a task force on veteran employment opportunities.