Law Enforcement Legislative Updates

Senate Judiciary Committee Sends The POAM Bill to the Floor

June 21, 2022

Stronger Communities Act – The “Poam” bill The funding bill for local police recruitment, the Stronger Communities Act, better known as the “POAM” bill, was reported by the Senat...

Bill 4247 Passed in Michigan Legislature

June 17, 2022

POAM Supports Michigan Bill 4247 POAM Business Agent Eric Ronewicz joined Representative Matt Koleszar for a ceremonial bill signing of Michigan Bill 4247 with Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Michigan Hous...

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PRESS RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Supports First Responders with $5 Million Grant

May 24, 2022

Governor Whitmer Awards $5 Million to More than 60 Communities to Support First Responders LANSING, Mich. – On Friday, May 20, 2022, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that more than 60 Michigan co...

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PRESS RELEASE: AG Nessel Supports Public Safety Officer Support Act

May 3, 2022

AG Nessel Supports Benefits for Public Safety Officers, Families Affected by Work-Related PTSD On Monday, May, 2nd, a bipartisan coalition of 53 attorney generals, including Michigan Attorney General ...

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Legislative Report – April 2022

April 28, 2022

POAM Staff Meets with Governor Whitmer On Tuesday, April 26, 2022, Governor Gretchen Whitmer invited representatives from POAM to discuss issues facing law enforcement. Members who attended this meeti...

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POAM Washington Report: April 2022

April 13, 2022

April 2022 POAM Washington Report Police Overhaul Provisions Dropped from the Spending Bill In a major win for POAM and law enforcement allies, the final act of the annual Congressional Appropriations...

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Congratulations to Our 2022 Legislators of the Year

April 1, 2022

2022 Legislator of the Year Award Congratulations to our 2022 Legislator of the Year Award recipients: State Representative Kelly Breen (D-Novi), State Representative Mike Mueller (R-Linden), State Re...

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AG Nessel Makes First Stops to Recognize Exemplary Police Efforts

March 28, 2022

Multiple Law Enforcement Officers Are Honored with the Above and Beyond Award LANSING, March 25, 2022 – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is recognizing law enforcement officials for their dedic...

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Apply for the First Responder Training and Recruitment Grant Program

February 4, 2022

Treasury: Applicants Wanted for First Responder Training and Recruitment Grant Program Completed Applications Must Be Received by Feb. 15, 2022 LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Treasury r...

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New House & Senate Bills Introduced: 2022

February 2, 2022

2022 House & Senate Bills Introduced In an effort to get information to you in the timeliest way possible, we’ve partnered with Michigan’s premier bipartisan lobbying firm to bring you...

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COVID-19 Workers Compensation Emergency Order

POAM has made requests to cover members in case of COVID-19 illness. The State of Michigan has issued a Workers Compensation Emergency Order below that offers our union protection.