Senate sends Johnson Bill assisting incarcerated veterans to DeWine

Senate sends Johnson Bill assisting incarcerated veterans to DeWine

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Senate sent Senate Bill 179 to Gov. Mike DeWine for signature. Sponsored by Sen. Terry Johnson, R-McDermott, this legislation verifies the veteran status of incarcerated individuals to better connect them with local veteran services. “Returning to civilian life is not easy for service members, and some fall off the right path,” Johnson said. “This legislation gives those who fought for our country a fair second chance. By giv…