Wayne County staff report rise in veterans served amid state grant cuts; commissioners ask about funding for peacetime veterans County staff presented two veterans outreach reports covering Oct. 1, 2023–Sept. 30, 2024 and Oct. 1, 2024–May 31, 2025. They reported expanded service reach, significant state funding reductions and staff proposals to increase local millage or rely on nonprofits to cover peacetime veterans.

Wayne County's veterans outreach is expanding despite significant state funding cuts, sparking discussions on new local revenue solutions to support those who served.

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Commission approves Veterans Day holiday and floating holiday in labor agreement Commissioners approve adding Veterans Day and a floating holiday to labor agreement.

Wayne County commissioners have officially approved a new labor agreement that celebrates Veterans Day as a holiday and introduces a flexible floating holiday for employees!

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