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  • 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.…

  • 90 Years of Social Security: Protecting the First Leg of Retirement Security

    On August 14, 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law, creating one of the most enduring pillars of economic security in American history. For nine decades, Social Security has ensured that millions of Americans—retirees, people…

  • This Week in Pensions: August 8, 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. Trump Administration Moves to Allow Riskier Assets in 401(k)s Trump is set to sign an…

  • This Week in Pensions: August 1, 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. This summer, three new research papers have been released, spotlighting the vital role pensions play…

  • This Week in Pensions: July 25, 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: July 18, 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. Across the country, public education is under siege—from statehouses to Capitol Hill. Drastic budget cuts,…

  • This Week in Pensions: July 11, 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. Federal Job Cuts Equal State Agency Gains Sweeping budget cuts and the elimination of nearly…

  • This Week in Pensions: June 27, 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 Highlight Earlier this week, NPPC hosted its first-ever webinar featuring Executive Director Kendal Killian…