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Panel hears $300,000 ask for veteran suicide prevention grants; broad support from veterans groups
Summary
Senate Bill 95 would provide a one‑time $300,000 investment to DPHHS for veteran‑focused suicide prevention grants and programs; military, veterans, and nonprofit witnesses urged support, while one group urged emphasis on non‑drug treatments.
Senator Mike Yakawich opened the hearing on Senate Bill 95, summarizing the request as a one‑time $300,000 investment to support veteran suicide prevention programs administered by DPHHS. "We're asking $300,000 1 time ask," Yakawich said.
A broad set of proponents, including tribal leaders, the Montana National Guard, the Montana Veterans Affairs Division, the American Legion, NAMI Montana, Veterans Navigation Network and local…
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