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States Expand Veterans Benefits, Tax Relief, Facility Upgrades

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Stony Brook, New York. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on Tuesday awarded more than $2 million to New York State to fund infrastructure upgrades at the Long Island State Veterans Home at Stony Brook University, a 350-bed facility serving veterans, spouses, widows and Gold Star parents. The grant will fund improvements including bathroom exhaust system upgrades. Phoenix, Arizona. Gov. Katie Hobbs signed House Bill 4168 this week to expand property-tax relief for disabled veterans, letting 100% service-connected veterans avoid property taxes on primary residences and removing income and home-value caps starting tax year 2027; the law extends benefits to surviving spouses. In La Plata, Maryland, Charles County reported $1.2 million in disability benefits approvals and outlined expanded tax credits and homeless-veteran outreach on June 24.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.

Timeline of Events

Charles County Commission for Veterans Affairs created by county board in 2018 to advise on veteran needs.
Long Island State Veterans Home has operated for about 35 years, serving veterans and families.
Arizona legislators drafted and advanced HB 4168 to expand property-tax relief for disabled veterans ahead of 2027 changes.
On June 24, 2026, Charles County reported $1.2 million in approved disability benefits and outlined priorities including tax-credit expansion and homelessness outreach.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs awarded more than $2 million for infrastructure upgrades at the Long Island State Veterans Home.

Why This Matters to You

These changes directly impact veterans and their families. If you're a veteran in New York, your care facility is getting a much-needed upgrade. In Arizona and Maryland, property tax relief and disability benefits are expanding. Check your eligibility for these benefits.

The Bottom Line

Our veterans are getting some well-deserved attention. From facility upgrades to tax relief, states are stepping up to support those who've served. Worth forwarding if you know a veteran who could benefit from these changes.