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The proposed state budget released by the governor’s office earlier this year includes $5 million for the Homes for Heroes program, which would pay for housing solutions for veterans, such as rental assistance, along with counseling and other social services. The governor’s proposal would also fund veteran treatment courts, which exist in some Arizona courts to connect veterans accused of crimes with programs to address underlying issues, including substance abuse and post-traumatic stress disorder.