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CAL EANGUS is proud to join a broad coalition of veteran service providers, community organizations, labor groups, and advocates in support of Senate Bill 694 (Archuleta), the Veterans Benefits Protection Act of 2025. This critical legislation will safeguard veterans...
Governor Gavin Newsom has officially included a military retirement tax exemption in the 2025–26 California state budget proposal. For the first time, California is poised to join every other state in providing a state income tax exemption for military retirees and...
On February 18, 2025, CAL EANGUS President Josh J. Baker provided testimony before California Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 5 on State Administration regarding the Military Retirement Exclusion Trailer Bill Language (TBL). The proposed measure would exempt military...
Legislative Update from your Lobbyist By Seth Reeb – Reeb Government Relations Dear CSCVC, I’m writing to share updates from Sacramento. We have been advocating for legislation to exclude various taxes for the veteran community—from car taxes to home and property...
by Elizabeth Moseley Specialist Sergio Robles wears more hats than just the camo cap of his California National Guard uniform. Going on his third year as Elk Grove city councilmember, Robles attributes his success, discipline, and values to his time in the Army...
Army Command Sgt. Maj. John T. Raines has been named as the next senior enlisted advisor to the chief of the National Guard Bureau. NGB Chief Steven Nordhaus announced on Oct. 16 that Raines would succeed SEA Tony Whitehead, who will retire in November after 42 years...
The California Enlisted Association (CAL EANGUS) is calling on all our members to take action and make their voices heard in support of HR 7543, a crucial bill that aims to enhance Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits for National Guardsmen. This legislation will ensure that...
Your help is needed in support of SB 1124, one of the priority California veterans bills this year. SB 1124, authored by Senator Caroline Menjivar and AG Rob Bonta, seeks to strengthen state law protections for veterans by prohibiting any person not accredited by the...
Jeffrey L Breiten, 3rd Vice-President. Legislative Affairs, CALMOAA In light of California Governor Newsom's proposed 2024 budget, State Legislators must pass AB 46, exemption of Military Retirement from State Income Taxes or risk losing even millions more in revenue...
San Diego Union Tribune Brandon J. Archuleta Archuleta, Ph.D., is an adjunct senior fellow for military, veterans and society at the Center for a New American Security in Washington, D.C., and author of “Twenty Years of Service: The Politics of Military Pension Policy...
