Heroes among us
The HERO Act (An Act Honoring, Empowering, and Recognizing our Servicemembers and Veterans) is now law, helping nearly 30,000 women veterans and thousands of LGBTQ+ veterans.
“This is our most comprehensive veterans’ legislation in over 20 years, and it’s the result of Massachusetts coming together to make veterans our priority,” said Gov. Maura Healey.
Mass Gov Maura Healey signs the HERO Act at Battin Hall in Lexington on Aug. 8. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
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