 On March 22, Governor Mike Pence signed 13 bills into state law which will help provide further assistance to veterans, service members and their families. Included in the ceremony was the signing of House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1312, which allows veteran-owned businesses to register directly with the State of Indiana instead of the federal government. This registration allows veteran-owned businesses to receive greater consideration during the state's contracting and procurement process. To view the complete list of veteran bills signed, please click here.
 Governor Pence, Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Courtney P. Carr and officials from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs dedicated the Wakeman VA Clinic on March 30, just outside the gates of Camp Atterbury. This new clinic is a partnership between the State of Indiana and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
To find a VA clinic near you or to learn more about VA health benefits, visit http://www.indianapolis.va.gov
 The Indiana Women's Veteran Coordinator, Laura McKee, joined other female veterans in the latest series of their memoir project of telling their war stories. Be on the lookout for the publication to hit bookshelves in June. Click here to learn more about the initiative.
 In late February 2016, the Indiana Department of Veterans' Affairs joined the Indiana State Department of Agriculture in announcing the new Homegrown By Heroes program. The new program offers local producers who have served in the military the opportunity to use an exclusively-designed logo on their business signage and/or product labels. This will help consumers who wish to show their support easily identify products made by Hoosier veterans. Click here to learn more information.
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