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Wojnaroski bill would provide cost-of-living adjustment

for retired Pennsylvania State Police

HARRISBURG, May 30 – State Rep. Edward Wojnaroski., D-Cambria, has introduced legislation that would provide retired Pennsylvania State Police with an annual cost-of-living increase.

“The men and women of the Pennsylvania State Police make great sacrifices in order to keep the public safe from criminals," Wojnaroski said. “It is only fair that we make available a secure retirement for the sacrifices the officers have made during their careers with the PSP.”

Pennsylvania state troopers do not have a cost-of-living adjustment clause included in their retirement benefits. Wojnaroski’s legislation would assure them a retirement income that keeps place with inflation.

The bill (H.B. 1390) would provide for a 3 percent annual cost-of-living adjustment for all PSP retirees who have been collecting retirement benefits for at least 24 consecutive months.

“This legislation would eliminate the uncertainty of future COLAs for PSP retirees,” Wojnaroski said.

The bill has been referred to the House Finance Committee for consideration.

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