Peace officers have the cancer presumption. If the officer is exposed to known carcinogens and the cancer develops or manifests itself during the officer’s employment, the cancer is presumed to be work-related. Depending on the officer’s years of service, the cancer presumption can extend up to 10 years post employment. Read More
Capitol Beat – War on Police
In spite of our knowledge of the legislative process, we can never anticipate all the surprises that each legislative session brings. PORAC and the team at Aaron Read & Associates (ARA) enter each session equipped with the experiences of the past, homework to address new issues and an understanding of how the future will be shaped. Read More
Federal Legislation – Action on Immigration and Opioids, Health Care Bill in Limbo
On July 11, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) announced that he was delaying the start of the Senate’s late-summer recess, which typically lasts for the entire month of August. Read More