Policies to Support Veterans’ Needs at the State and Local Level

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Rajeev Ramchand, Carrie M. Farmer, Brandi Jancaitis, Tim Sheppard, Andrew Tangen

VideoPublished Jun 25, 2025

RAND researchers discuss findings from an examination of the needs of veterans in different regions and how state and local policies impact those needs. Experts discuss the role of state and local policies in veterans’ health care access, employment and financial programs, housing assistance, and education benefits. Experts also talk about innovative approaches that some communities are adopting to address the needs of their veteran populations.

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Ramchand, Rajeev, Carrie M. Farmer, Brandi Jancaitis, Tim Sheppard, and Andrew Tangen, Policies to Support Veterans’ Needs at the State and Local Level: A Discussion with Policy Experts. Santa Monica, CA: RAND Corporation, 2025. https://www.rand.org/pubs/presentations/PTA1363-7.html.
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