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Subcommittee hears testimony supporting funding for Camp Bliss veterans retreats; bill held for possible inclusion
Summary
Senate File 488, a request to fund Camp Bliss retreats for veterans, spouses and families, received testimony from veterans and organizers about therapeutic benefits and access; the bill was held over for possible inclusion in the omnibus package.
Senate File 488, which would provide funding to support Camp Bliss — a retreat center in Walker, Minnesota that serves veterans, spouses, families and active‑duty service members — was presented and held over for possible inclusion after testimony from program leaders and veterans who said the retreats produce measurable wellness benefits.
Marty Seifert testified on behalf of Camp Bliss, standing in for the program director, and described the camp’s offerings: veterans and spouse retreats, PTSD wellness programs, female‑veteran retreats,…
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