Supporting our Active Military and Veterans

Every day, members of our active-duty military put their lives on the line, making a commitment to protect our country and freedoms. It's because of these heroic men and women and our veterans that our nation stands free and strong.

It is important that Hoosiers stand behind these individuals who risk or have risked everything for us, which is why Senate Republicans have supported several laws to show our appreciation for all that they do. Here are some of the recently passed laws to support our military members and veterans.

• The Indiana General Assembly eliminated the state income-tax for active-duty military personnel, encouraging more Hoosiers to enlist in the armed forces and making Indiana a more attractive state for those who serve.
• More veterans are now eligible for the disabled veteran property-tax deduction thanks to an increase in the assessed value limit.
• A new Green Alert Program, similar to Amber and Silver alerts, will help locate at-risk missing veterans.
• Catastrophically disabled veterans can now hunt on the same free hunting days designated for youth hunters.

The Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs website offers a list of even more benefits for veterans in Indiana, and can be found by clicking here. An additional resource guide for veterans is available here.

The dedication of these brave heroes to our nation should never go unappreciated, and it is our responsibility to honor and support them. It is because of their bravery and unwavering sacrifice that we enjoy our freedom today, and we must never take that for granted.