The Social Security Administration (SSA) posted on its website a detailed update and frequently asked questions (FAQ) on the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82), including what it does, who it impacts, and what retirees can expect. Click here for the FAQ. NAPO would like to highlight the last FAQ question: “What challenges does SSA face implementing the Social Security Fairness Act.
The 103rd Michigan Legislature held their first session days of the 2025-2026 term on Jan. 8. The House of Representatives unanimously elected Representative Matt Hall (R-Richland) as Speaker and Representative Rachelle Smit (R-Shelbyville) as Speaker Pro Tempore. Speaker Hall announced he is restructuring the House Appropriations subcommittees.
President Donald Trump signed multiple executive orders after his inauguration ceremony on Jan. 20, 2025, including federal government workforce reforms, trade policy, border security, and rescinding many of former-President Biden’s executive orders.
Do not let the opportunity to nominate an officer for outstanding police work in 2024 pass by. Join NAPO in honoring America’s Finest for NAPO's TOP COPS Awards by nominating a case by Jan. 21, 2025. See the attached form.
President Biden signed into law the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82) on Jan.
New three-year agreement expires June 30, 2027.
Wages:
3% to 5% wage adjustment based on job classification effective July 1, 2024.
3% increase effective July 1, 2025.
2% increase effective July 1, 2026.
Manning & Safety: DPS Supervisors will receive a minimum of 3 hours of pay on call-ins. Employees will receive $300 Incentive Pay for using 1 day or less of Sick Time in a year.
New three-year agreement expires June 30, 2027.
Wages:
$1 per hour effective July 1, 2024.
5% increase effective July 1, 2024.
5% increase effective July 1, 2025.
5% increase effective July 1, 2026.
* In the first year of the contract, Employees received a $1 per hour increase plus a 5% raise.
By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor with excerpts from NLEOMF
Law Enforcement line-of-duty deaths rose 25 percent in 2024 compared to the total number of officer deaths in 2023, according to preliminary data from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF).
President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82) into law Jan. 5, restoring Social Security benefits to millions of public servants.
NAPO issued a statement thanking the President for his support: “This is the culmination of over 30 years of NAPO efforts to repeal the GPO and WEP.
Following several days of turmoil, including failing to reach the necessary quorum for voting in the House on Dec. 13, 18, and 19, the House adjourned around 2:15 p.m. on Dec. 19. All 54 Republican members and one Democrat were absent. While the chamber is scheduled to reconvene Dec. 31, no additional work is expected. Representatives left over 200 Senate-passed bills on the table.
The Senate continues to consider H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act, with another motion to proceed with debate on the bill on Dec. 19, in which we gained the support of three Senators in addition to those who voted for cloture on Dec. 18. There are 76 Senators who have voted to proceed with consideration of H.R. 82.
TOP_COPS_2025_Nomination_form.pdf
