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House approves veterans budget after debate over federal funding and staffing
Summary
The Idaho House on March 14 passed Senate Bill 11 37, the budget for veterans’ programs and veterans homes, after floor debate about multi-year spending growth, use of federal one-time dollars and staffing changes to reduce contract nursing costs.
The Idaho House on March 14 passed Senate Bill 11 37, the Department of Veterans Affairs budget bill, after roughly 10 minutes of floor debate that focused on growth in the department’s spending and the use of federal one-time funds.
Supporters said the budget contains several targeted enhancements aimed at reducing contract nursing costs and funding capital repairs. A floor presenter described four main enhancements: an initiative to reduce reliance on contract nursing that is expected to save about $658,000 annually; an increase in IT maintenance and licensing costs (described as a 20 to 30 percent increase); capital…
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