Legislation to Support Veteran and Servicemember Employment Becomes Law
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Anchorage, AK – Thursday, Senate Bill 154 became law without the governor’s signature. Sponsored by Senator Bill Wielechowski, D-Anchorage, SB 154 establishes a bidder preference for state contracts to support veterans and servicemembers transitioning to civilian employment. With Alaska’s veteran population around 70,000 and an additional 22,000 active-duty personnel, nearly one-third of Alaskans are veterans […]