Law Enforcement Legislative Updates

POAM Executive Board members John Graver, Jon Pignataro, and Anthony Hall attend the HB 4001 signing ceremony with Governor Whitmer and Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist.

Michigan Pension Tax to be Repealed

January 20, 2023

Michigan Senate and House introducing bills to repeal Pension Tax Updated on Monday, December 18, 2023 Pension Tax Repeal Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Question: I am a retired law enforcement off...

POAM Winning Percentages for Endorsed Candidates Continues to be High

November 17, 2022

Election Results of 2022 POAM Candidates POAM asks candidates and incumbents to fill out a questionnaire and be available for an interview if necessary. Then, we look at past records of supporting law...

LEOSA Reform Act | POAM FUNDING REQUEST INCLUDED IN 2023 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET | PA 312

State Passes Pension Funding

July 26, 2022

POAM Funding Request Included in 2023 Fiscal Year Budget On July 1, the Michigan legislature passed a $76 billion state budget for the upcoming fiscal year, beginning on October 1. POAM worked closely...

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...

Group of Michigan State Representatives presented with the 2022 Legislator of the Year Award from POAM

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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