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  • This Week in Pensions: October 3, 2025
    Man reads pension news

    Welcome to the latest edition of This Week in Pensions! We have gathered the top stories about pensions and retirement security from the previous week. NPPC Highlight October marks National Retirement Security Month (NRSM)—a time to shed light on the…

  • National Retirement Security Month

    October is National Retirement Insecurity Month. While public pensions remain one of the strongest and most reliable retirement tools, millions of Americans continue to face a frighteningly uncertain future. This year, that reality feels even more urgent. Recognize the Escalating…

  • This Week in Pensions: September 26, 2025

    Welcome to the latest edition of This Week in Pensions! We have gathered the best stories about pensions and retirement security from the previous week. This is the news you need to know in the fight for a secure retirement.…

  • This Week in Pensions: September 19, 2025

    Welcome to the latest edition of This Week in Pensions! We have gathered the top stories about pensions and retirement security from the previous week. Is America’s Retirement System Failing Future Retirees? A new analysis from economist Teresa Ghilarducci and…

  • This Week in Pensions: September 12, 2025
    Man reads pension news

    Welcome to the latest edition of This Week in Pensions! We have gathered the best stories about pensions and retirement security from the previous week. This is the news you need to know in the fight for a secure retirement.…

  • This Week in Pensions: September 5, 2025
    Man reads pension news

    Welcome to the latest edition of This Week in Pensions! We have gathered the best stories about pensions and retirement security from the previous week. This is the news you need to know in the fight for a secure retirement.…

  • Supporting the Educators Who Support Our Students

    The start of a new school year is always a season of possibility. The halls come alive with chatter and laughter, classrooms shine with fresh supplies, and students arrive eager to learn with new backpacks in tow. Parents share in…

  • This Week in Pensions: August 29, 2025

    Welcome to the latest edition of This Week in Pensions! We have gathered the top stories about pensions and retirement security from the previous week. NPPC News This week, we published two blog posts addressing important issues: Iowa Briefly Looks…

  • Iowa Briefly Looks at Closing Pension System

    On February 10, 2025, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed an Executive Order establishing the Iowa Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Task Force. Framed as a panel to “improve effectiveness and efficiency in government at all levels,” the task force was…

  • Worker Representation in Pension Governance: Why It Matters

    The introduction of public pension plans in the United States was significantly shaped by lobbying and advocacy from employee groups, including unions and professional associations. Even today, worker representation remains crucial for addressing issues such as workplace safety, pay, and…

  • This Week in Pensions: August 22, 2025

    Welcome to the latest edition of This Week in Pensions! We have gathered the top stories about pensions and retirement security from the previous week. With the economy again showing signs of tariff-driven turbulence, investment returns and asset strategies are…

  • This Week in Pensions: August 15, 2025

    Welcome to the latest edition of This Week in Pensions! We have gathered the best stories about pensions and retirement security from the previous week. This is the news you need to know in the fight for a secure retirement.…