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California is running short on money. Should the state boost police and firefighter perks?
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The Legislature wants to make putting on a California police or firefighter uniform more lucrative. Three bills are moving forward that would either raise pay for state firefighters or boost retirement benefits for public safety personnel. Their supporters say the measures are meant […]
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This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The Legislature wants to make putting on a California police or firefighter uniform more lucrative. Three bills are moving forward that would either raise pay for state firefighters or boost retirement benefits for public safety personnel. Their supporters say the measures are meant […]
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According to Palo Alto Online’s linked source, California is running short on money. Should the state boost police and firefighter perks?, This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The Legislature wants to make putting on a California police or firefighter uniform more lucrative. Three bills are moving forward that would either raise pay for state firefighters or boost retirement benefits for public safety personnel. Their supporters say the measures are meant […]
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