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Law Enforcement Legislative Updates: Page 20

Winter 2023 Updated | POAM

The Legislative Director’s Chair Part 3

by Kenneth E. Grabowski HR2391, the federal bill that will provide access to health care benefits for the families of public safety officers that lose their lives in the line of duty is gaining moment...
Winter 2023 Updated | POAM

Mixing Police and Politics

By Barry Sherman First, let me start out by telling you when I feel these two do mix. Several weeks ago I received a call from a newspaper reporter who was writing a story on a local police labor orga...
Winter 2023 Updated | POAM

The Legislative Director’s Chair Spring 2010

by Kenneth E. Grabowski On February 24, 2010 the POAM Executive Board held a legislative reception in downtown Lansing at Troppo restaurant.  Turnout of legislators was impressive.  All legislators ...
Winter 2023 Updated | POAM

SECONDARY ROAD PATROL MONEY SAVED

On March 10, 2010, POAM Executive Board Member and Monroe County Deputy Sheriff’s Association President Dave LaMontaine testified in front of a House Sub Committee against Governor Granholm’s elim...
Winter 2023 Updated | POAM

The Legislative Director’s Chair Part 2

by Kenneth E. Grabowski It’s back! Another ill-conceived proposal to allow municipalities to issue traffic tickets via unmanned traffic control devices through current House Bill 5315. Uninforme...
Winter 2023 Updated | POAM

Federal Perspective Part 1

By Dennis McGrann, POAM Lobbyist, Washington, D.C. Lawmakers are rushing to pass legislation during the few remaining weeks of session before the 110th Congress adjourns in September. Major questions ...
Winter 2023 Updated | POAM

Federal Perspective Part 2

By Dennis McGrann, POAM Lobbyist, Washington, D.C. The 1st Session of the 110th Congress adjourned for the year on December 20th after finalizing and passing a Fiscal Year 2008 omnibus appropriations ...