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Welcome to the latest edition of This Week in Pensions! As National Retirement Security Month begins, new research highlights how pensions help retain experienced public workers. This week’s news also includes major funding progress for Indiana’s teacher pension fund, changes…
Did you know public pensions are in a much stronger position than just a decade ago? In 2018, 45 states had pension obligations above their historical sustainability benchmarks. By 2024, that number had fallen to two. That is a significant…
Welcome to the latest edition of This Week in Pensions! This week, we’ve gathered stories about a pension bill veto in California, the race for the Governor in Alaska, developments in pension legislation in Michigan, and more. This is the…
In this week’s TWIP, we’ve gathered stories on COLA increases in Pennsylvania, Oklahoma gubernatorial candidate Mike Mazzei, and AI risks for public pensions. We also highlight a new Defined Benefit commentary on the SEC’s proposals affecting pension funds. This is…
Commentary: NPPC argues that SEC proposals to rescind pay-to-play protections and the shareholder-proposal rule would weaken safeguards for workers’ retirement assets and pension investors’ voice.
September marks the beginning of a new school year for students, teachers, and school employees across the country—a season typically filled with excitement, possibility, growth, and new experiences. However, many school districts are returning to the classroom under significant financial…
This week, Michigan lawmakers revived legislation to improve retirement security for corrections officers, California Governor Gavin Newsom faces a decision on a bill to enhance pension benefits for public safety workers, and New York grapples with school bus shortages. A…
Welcome to the latest edition of This Week in Pensions! This week, we’ve gathered stories on the SEC, the upcoming midterm elections, and alternative investments in public pensions. This is the news you need to know in the fight for…
The United States has nearly 5,000 independent state and locally administered retirement systems. Each system is administered by state and local officials elected into office by constituents, underscoring the critical importance of voter turnout in the midterm elections. Public pension…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering easing its “Pay-to-Play” restrictions on campaign contributions by pension asset managers. This change could jeopardize the retirement security of millions of public employees. The regulation exists for a reason; maintaining it reassures…
From strong public pension finances to questions about AI in government and nurses warning about Palantir, we have gathered the best stories about pensions and retirement security from the previous week. This is the news you need to know in…
Lee Saunders Delivers Final Keynote as AFSCME President AFSCME President Lee Saunders delivered his final keynote address this week as thousands of public service workers gathered in Chicago for the union’s 47th International Convention. Saunders is retiring after nearly 50…