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This bill appropriates funds for the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, with a total gross appropriation of $291,580,100. The bill breaks down funding across several key areas, including military operations, veterans affairs agency administration, and veterans facilities. Notable provisions include maintaining the Michigan Youth ChalleNGe Academy for at-risk youth, providing tuition assistance for National Guard members, supporting veterans service grants, and allocating funds for veterans homes in locations like Chesterfield Township, Grand Rapids, and the Upper Peninsula. The bill also includes one-time appropriations for specific initiatives such as eliminating veteran homelessness, supporting Selfridge Air National Guard Base infrastructure improvements, and mitigating potential job losses due to federal funding reductions. Additionally, the bill requires various reporting requirements from the department, including detailed accounts of program activities, financial status, and efforts to support veterans across multiple domains such as healthcare, housing, education, and employment assistance.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0175