Law Enforcement Legislative Updates

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Social Security Fairness Act for Law Enforcement

February 24, 2025

Social Security Fairness Act Timeline Tuesday 02/25/2025 Social Security Speeds Up Retroactive Payments and Increases Benefits for Millions Today, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced i...

POAM Executive Board meets with Michigan Speaker of the House Matt Hall, Kalamazoo.

Michigan Speaker of the House Meets With POAM

February 10, 2025

Speaker Matt Hall Meets With Our Executive Board On Friday, February 7, 2025, Speaker Matt Hall (R) Kalamazoo spoke with POAM board members at POAM headquarters in Redford. We had an informative discu...

Senator Kevin Hertel, POAM Legislative Director Kenneth E. Grabowski, and others during the ceremonial Senate 834 bill signing with Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

Senator Hertel Sponsored Bill for LEOs Families

February 7, 2025

Senate Bill 834 Signed into Law This week, POAM Legislative Director Kenneth E. Grabowski was Senator Kevin Hertel’s guest for a ceremonial bill signing for Senate Bill 834 with Governor Gretche...

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2024 Political Endorsements for Primary Election

November 15, 2024

MICHIGAN’S 2024 GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS On November 5th, Michigan’s General Election was held for President, U.S. Senate, all 13 MI Congressional seats, all 110 State House seats, and many state ...

(WEP) and Its Impact on Law Enforcement

October 3, 2024

Congressman John James Votes for the Blue Line On September 11, 2024, Congressman John James took a crucial step in supporting law enforcement officers and other public servants by signing a discharge...

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Public Act 4 & How It Affects Retirement Planning

February 28, 2024

Our legislative director has been fielding numerous inquiries from our members concerning retirement. Our treasury team is offering assistance to support all our members who ventured and are planning ...

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Community Oriented Policing Services: Implementation of De-Escalation Training Act Program

February 2, 2024

The Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office is pleased to announce the following grant funding opportunity is now open and accepting applications for the Implementation of De-Escalation Tra...

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BREAKING NEWS: Bill to Provide Police Department Funding in Cities with High Violent Crime

November 14, 2023

Michigan House Passes Bills 4605 & 4606 to Provide Funding to Police Departments On Wednesday, November 8th, the Michigan House of Representatives passed House Bill 4605, sponsored by Rep. Nate Sh...

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Understanding PA 312: A Closer Look at Michigan’s Law for Law Enforcement Officers

October 10, 2023

In the state of Michigan, Public Act 312 (PA 312) holds a pivotal place in the realm of law enforcement and public safety. Enacted in 1969, this legislation primarily focuses on ensuring that labor di...

Legislation Signed By Governor to Add County Corrections Officers to Public Act 312

October 6, 2023

Breaking NEWS-Governor Whitmer signs PA 312 for Correction and University Police FINISH LINE!!!!!! Gov Gretchen Whitmer, with Bill sponsors State Representative Kelly Breen (D) and State Representativ...

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Social Security Fairness Act

A new legislation, Social Security Fairness Act, plans to restore full Social Security benefits for law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other public servants.

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