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Quinn Bill Editorial

Posted on May 11, 2009 by billmanzi

The Quinn Bill has been the subject of much discussion lately, and generated some interesting comments at my first post. The Tribune wrote a Sunday editorial supporting the position that localities should not be stuck with Quinn Bill costs if … Continue reading →

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Left Holding the Bag on the Quinn Bill

Posted on May 8, 2009 by billmanzi

The State Legislature, as they contemplate major cuts in the budget, are considering totally cutting the financing for the “Quinn Bill”, which provides extra pay to police officers for education. This program has traditionally been paid for by the combination … Continue reading →

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Quinn Bill Ready to Fall?

Posted on May 4, 2009 by billmanzi

The House of Representatives, in one of their many budgetary amendments to the Ways and Means budget, added back $25 million for the Quinn Bill for Police Officers. Overall the House added back about $600 million in spending to the … Continue reading →

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The House Moves to Restore Quinn Bill

Posted on April 21, 2009 by billmanzi

The Boston Globe is reporting that the police unions have amassed 81 votes in the House to restore the Quinn benefits cut out entirely in the budget submitted for consideration by the House Ways and Means Committee. Rep. Chris Fallon, … Continue reading →

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