PRESS RELEASE FROM THE FLORIDA PBA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MAY 5, 2023

MEDIA CONTACT:

Michael Skelly

(917) 364-8142

FLORIDA PBA MEMBERS WIN BIG, AS THE 2023 STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION CONCLUDES WITH NEW FUNDING FOR PAY RAISES FOR STATE EMPLOYEES, RESTORATION OF FRS REQUIREMENTS, DROP INTEREST RATE INCREASES AND AN INCREASE IN THE HEALTH INSURANCE SUBSIDY

TALLAHSSEE – The following statement can be attributed to Florida PBA and Palm Beach County PBA President John Kazanjian:

“I’m very pleased to report that this legislative session was one of the most productive legislative sessions we’ve ever had. Our legislative accomplishments, from pay raises to restoring FRS requirements to an increase in the DROP interest rates, prioritized the needs of many of our members. These new measures will also go a long way in helping our law enforcement agencies recruit and retain the most qualified men and women to join our ranks and serve on the frontlines of maintaining public safety throughout our state. I want to thank our entire leadership team for their work in ensuring our priorities were addressed in this legislative session. I also want to express our gratitude to all the legislative leaders and committee chairs who had our backs throughout the session. We greatly appreciate your support!”