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Drill Talking Points June 2025
It was November 2023 when the last edition of the EANGUS Roll Call: Drill Weekend Talking Point was published. Given the significant developments within the Department of Defense, the National Guard, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, it is crucial to communicate...
Assembly approves Ramos military retiree tax exemption bill; measure heads to Senate
SACRAMENTO—Assembly lawmakers today overwhelmingly approved a bill to grant military retirees and their dependents up to $20,000 as a state tax exemption. Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino) introduced the bill, AB 53, earlier this year. Ramos said, “I am...
Synopsis for CAL EANGUS Members – Legislative Update May 2025
As we progress through the 2025–26 legislative session, significant developments are taking place in Sacramento, with a number of promising veteran-related bills making their way through the legislative process. The Governor’s May Revise has introduced new...
Contact your Legislator on AB 53 (Military Retirement Pay)
California is at risk of losing more of its highly skilled military retirees to other states due to outdated tax policies. AB 53 (Ramos) will finally exempt military retirement pay and Survivor Benefit Plan payments from state income taxes, ensuring that our veterans...
Statewide Veterans for Capitol Advocacy Day – June 11, 2025
CAL EANGUS is proud to announce our sponsorship and participation in the upcoming All Veterans Capitol Advocacy Day, hosted by the California State Commanders Veterans Council (CSCVC). This important event will take place on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at the March Fong...
Military Tax exemption is still a priority for the Governor in the May revise!
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...
