IN THE NEWS: YOUR STORIES
STORIES RELATED TO HF1234: *Please note: we denounce any insinuation that a duty disability injury is fake. https://www.fox9.com/news/former-first-responders-worry-bill-to-reform-disability-benefits-could-jeopardize-livelihoods https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/duty-disability-how-officers-manage-claims-benefits-could-be-adjusted-as-cities-grapple-with-costs STORIES IN THE NEWS: https://localtoday.news/mn/more-minnesota-police-first-responders-seeking-help-from-local-mental-health-organization-46267.html https://www.startribune.com/steve-sandvik-leave-of-absence-trish-harren-ratwik-roszak-maloney/600244484/ https://www.kare11.com/amp/article/news/local/land-of-10000-stories/officer-who-cited-woman-for-shoplifting-delivers-food-to-her-home/89-93ac48aa-3cd7-43c1-89c8-0868fefae6d6 Cory Slifko memorial softball tournament: https://www.fox9.com/video/1119124 https://www.kare11.com/amp/article/news/local/minnesota-court-officer-death-benefits-suicide-ptsd/89-68804ff0-923e-4ac8-baef-3d3bcea3585b
Offset Calculator Now Available
Use the calculator to see how the proposed re-employment income offsets will affect you. The calculator is a spreadsheet and can be downloaded in Microsoft Xcel format or be accessed as a Google Sheet. Use the calculator by changing the fields in column B (rows 6-12) to match your situation. The results will be shown […]
A Message to the Members
Dear affected PERA members: We know everyone is chomping at the bit. Emotions are high for everyone, and we are all affected by this, scared, and pissed off. I just want to give everyone a quick brief ahead of Sunday: We have had productive conversations with some of the organizations, politicians, and groups behind this […]
Press Conference Rescheduled
Press Conference, Monday, 4/3/23 @ noon at the Minnesota State Capitol steps. We invite all to join us to learn more and show your support for those who are duty disabled, and for all first responders who will be impacted by the legislation MN HF 1234.
Let Your Legislators Know How You Feel!
Now is the time to let your State Representative and especially your State Senator know how HF 1234/SF 1959 will impact you. This legislation is expected to move to the Senate so make sure you contact your state Senator. Use the button below to lookup your state legislators and their contact information. Sample letters are […]
Previous Zoom Meetings Available
The public Zoom meetings from March 19, 2023, March 23, 2023, and April 2, 2023 are available for viewing on Facebook. We have links to these videos below and will maintain a list of links to past public meetings on our website. Legal Update Meeting July 9th Zoom Meeting in Speaker View, Use Passcode […]
Impact Statements Needed
We continue to have a need for impact statements from those of us who will be directly affected by HF 1234/SF 1959. This is your opportunity to tell your legislators and the public about yourself and how this legislation will impact you and your loved ones. This is critical to our efforts. To contribute your […]
Informational Zoom Meeting on 4/2/23
MNDDA will be hosting a Zoom meeting to update you on what is happening with HF 1234/SF 1959. This meeting will be on Sunday April 2nd at 12pm CST and is open to the public. We hope you will join us. As before if we reach our limit of participants you will be able to view a […]
Press Conference Postponed
We are postponing the press conference scheduled for tomorrow at noon. We have new developments that we believe are a step in the right direction, and we wish to respect the process and people’s time. Thank you for the ongoing support, and stay tuned for next steps and ways you can get involved.
Press Conference on 3/29
