(Boston – 9/20/2023) Fulfilling legislation authored by Senator Velis (D-Westfield) in the FY23 State Budget, Governor Healey officially swore in members of the Veterans’ Equality Review Board (VERB) on Wednesday to ensure that LGBTQ veterans discharged under Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell can receive state veteran benefits.   “Twelve years after the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t … Continue reading Massachusetts Fulfills Sen Velis Legislation, Establishes Veterans’ Equality Review Board to Ensure LGBTQ Veterans Receive State Veteran Benefits