After state and federal probes, NJ establishes new veterans affairs department

After state and federal probes, NJ establishes new veterans affairs department

Creation of the new veterans affairs department comes after state officials paid millions to settle lawsuits over hundreds of pandemic deaths in state-run veterans homes. (Photo by Edwin J. Torres/Governor’s Office)Gov. Phil Murphy signed a law Thursday that establishes a new cabinet-level New Jersey Department of Veterans Affairs, separating housing, health care, and other benefits for veterans and their families from an existing state departme…

Murphy signs law creating new Department of Veterans Affairs - WRNJ Radio

TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday signed legislation establishing a new cabinet-level Department of Veterans Affairs in New Jersey, reorganizing the existing Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. “Veterans have selflessly fought for our hard-earned freedoms as Americans,” Murphy said in a statement. “By establishing a department solely dedicated to the needs of Veterans, we will continue to ensure they have a seat at the table …

Murphy Signs Landmark Bill to Separate Military and Veterans Affairs Departments – EUROP INFO

In a significant move aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of services for the nation’s military personnel and veterans, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has signed a landmark bill that will formally separate the state’s Department of Military and Veterans Affairs into two distinct entities. This legislative development, which comes amid ongoing discussions about the adequacy of support for veterans and active service members, underscores a growi…