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  • This Week in Pensions: March 13, 2026

    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: March 6, 2026

    NPPC Highlight Celebrating Women Who Shaped Public Service In honor of Women’s History Month, we highlighted four women who broke barriers in the public sector and helped shape stronger communities for future generations. From education and public health to civil…

  • Women Who Paved the Way in Public Service

    In honor of Women’s History Month, we at NPPC want to spotlight several remarkable women who made significant contributions to the public sector, broke barriers, and inspired future generations. These four trailblazers dedicated their lives to serving others—educating students, improving…

  • This Week in Pensions: February 27, 2026
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    Washington State Moves to “Strip Away” $3.3 Billion From Police & Fire Pension  Opposition is mounting to Washington legislation that pension advocates warn could weaken first responders’ pensions through the Law Enforcement Officers’ and Fire Fighters’ (LEOFF) Plan. A coalition…

  • This Week in Pensions: February 20, 2026

    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: February 13, 2026

    NPPC Highlight: A Valentine to Public Employees This week, we shared a heartfelt Valentine’s Day tribute to the people who keep our communities running. In our latest blog, we wrote: “Public employees are the quiet backbone of our communities. They…

  • A Valentine to Public Employees: With Love and Gratitude

    Valentine’s Day is often framed as a celebration of romantic love—but at its core, it’s about appreciation. It’s about pausing long enough to say thank you to the people who show up, who care deeply, and who make our lives…

  • This Week in Pensions: Feb 6, 2026
    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.…

  • Why Public Pensions Are a Civil Rights Issue

    Black History Month is a time to reflect not only on the struggle for voting rights, desegregation, and political representation, but also on the enduring fight for economic dignity and security. One often overlooked part of that history—and that struggle—is…

  • This Week in Pensions: January 30, 2026
    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.…

  •  2026: What We’re Watching for in State Legislative Sessions
    Empty Lawmaker Chairs

    As Americans navigate a tumultuous political, economic, and social landscape, NPPC continues to advocate for dignified, secure retirement plans for public servants from coast to coast–because the promise of guaranteed lifetime income following a career of service is one aspect…

  • This Week in Pensions: January 23, 2026

    NPPC Highlight Earlier this week on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we reflected on Dr. King’s vision of dignity, labor, and economic security. Dr. King understood that poverty and instability erode human dignity—and that people who spend their lives working…