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2022 Retirement Plan Contribution Limits

January 6, 2022

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Retirement Contribution Limits Changed 457(B), 403(B), & THRIFT SAVINGS PLANS. The retirement contribution limit for employees who participate in a 457(b) plan, 403(b) plan, or the federal governm...

National Defense Authorization

December 20, 2021

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Congress Passes National Defense Authorization Act (What’s In, What’s Out for Public Safety) The week of December 13, 2021, the Senate passed a $768 billion defense authorization bill (S. 1605). T...

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Rep. Koleszar Sponsored Bill Provides Free Tuition to Fallen Officers’ Families

December 16, 2021

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Tuition for Children of Michigan Fallen Law Enforcement House Bill 4247 Introduced by State Representative Matt Koleszar As the 101st Legislature during the regular season of 2021, Michigan State Repr...

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COVID-19 Aid For Local Governments

December 9, 2021

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Many local units of government have received millions from the federal government. Some of the recovery funds money is supposed to go to first responders. Many of our local units of government are NOT...

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Proposal For Police Supplemental Appropriations Bill Passed

December 7, 2021

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Learn More About the Latest Police Supplemental Appropriations Bill The Michigan House of Representatives has passed a supplemental appropriations bill of nearly $370 million to support Police and Pub...

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Additional Funding For Recruitment Coming in New HB 5522

November 12, 2021

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GOP Unveils $250M Supplemental For Police Recruitment, Supports Wed., Nov. 10, 2021 — Roughly $250 million could go toward police training, recruitment, and supports under an H-2 substitute unanimou...

We Thank You: Justice Richard H. Bernstein Commends Michigan Law Enforcement

November 4, 2021

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Standing Ovation After Incredible Speech Saluting Law Enforcement Introduction from President Jim Tignanelli Imagine the logistical challenges that can surface when trying to move a 40-year event to S...

Learn How To Maximize The Benefits of a Health Savings Account

October 29, 2021

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The Underutilized Benefits of a Health Savings Account Consider an HSA’s tax benefits and new contribution limits HEALTH CARE CAN BE ONE OF THE PRICIEST YET ESSENTIAL PARTS OF LIFE’S JOURNEY. And ...

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Updating Your Beneficiary Information During Your Retirement Planning

October 29, 2021

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Is Your Beneficiary Information Up to Date? Ensure your assets, including those in investment accounts, will be paid out according to your wishes Estate Planning & Beneficiaries Estate planning is...

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Legislation Protecting America’s First Responders Passes

October 29, 2021

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Congress Passes Legislation to Improve Access to Benefits for Disabled Officers & Their Families On Wednesday, October 27, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Protecting America’s Firs...

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