Now is the time for all good vets to come to the aid of their state

OLYMPIA – They’ve risked their lives in service to their country, now they’re ready and willing to serve their state.

The Senate today approved legislation to establish an internship program for returning wounded combat veterans within the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).

“Many veterans returning home from Iraq are amputees or were severely injured in combat,” said Sen. Steve Hobbs, D-Lake Stevens. “Although their bodies may be wounded, their minds are still sharp and they are ready to put their military training to good use here in Washington.”

Senate Bill 5242, sponsored by Hobbs, establishes a WSDOT internship program emphasizing engineering, construction trades, logistics and project planning.

“These are skills that they already have,” Hobbs said. “This bill is good for veterans and good for Washington.”

The Senate unanimously approved SB 5242; it now goes to the House of Representatives for further consideration.

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