The American Rescue Plan Act (ARP), passed by congress and signed into law by the president on March 11, 2021, provides $350 Billion for state and local governments to aid in making fiscal ends meet. Since passage, Colorado fire and police
Taking Time for Your Mental Health
It’s confession time…I’m tired. I’m tired in a way that I’ve never been before. About 3 weeks ago, I realized that I had hit the proverbial wall. The wall was built with all my worries: worrying about my kids; worrying about my family that I
Mental Health Resources for Dealing With a Pandemic
Maintaining one's mental health can be difficult during these challenging times. As reported by Yahoo, 69% of workers say that the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic is the most stressful time during their professional career. This includes events like
[Webinar] Combating Anxiety in Uncertain Times with Dr. John Nicoletti
Update 5/8/2020: Please note that this webinar has ended. A recording of the event is available below. Stress and Anxiety in the Time of COVID-19 FPPA is proud to host a live, virtual discussion about anxiety in the time of COVID-19,
A Message From FPPA’s Executive Director
To our members, employers, and other stakeholders, To say there’s a lot happening in our world right now would be an understatement. It is clear that this pandemic has significantly impacted our members and employers, and by extension, our staff.
New Coronavirus Law Allows Emergency 457 Account Withdrawals
In late march, congress passed and the president signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act of 2020, or CARES act. This federal action most notably includes direct cash payments to individuals, unemployment benefits and insurance,