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  • This Week in Pensions February 7, 2025

    Retired educator voices concerns for Teacher Retirement System of Texas if Senate Bill 2 is approved A Senate Bill currently moving through the Texas legislature is causing a lot of concern among teachers. KCEN TV reports that Texas Senate Bill…

  • How Public Sector Jobs Have Empowered Black Workers and Why They Must Be Protected

    Throughout American history, the public sector has been instrumental in providing African Americans with pathways to economic stability and upward mobility. From the early 19th century to the present day, state, local, and federal government employment has offered equitable opportunities,…

  • This Week in Pensions January 31, 2025

    NPPC News The National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS) has released its newest bi-annual report on spending powered by private and public sector pensions, Pensionomics 2025: Measuring the Economic Impact of Defined Benefit Pension Expenditures. Be sure to check out…

  • NIRS’ Pensionomics 2025 Report

    Earlier this month, the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS) released its bi-annual Pensionomics report, which details how spending from defined-benefit pensions boosts economies in communities nationwide and continues to be a reliable economic driver for millions of people. The…

  • This Week in Pensions January 24, 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. You need to know this news in the fight for a secure retirement. NPPC News:…

  • Threats and Opportunities: 2025 State Legislative Preview

    At NPPC, we believe every American deserves to retire with dignity. Our priority is protecting pensions for public workers in states across the country. Here is a look ahead at some of the state legislative sessions we are monitoring this…

  • Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy: Advancing Equality in the Public Sector

    In the struggle for equality during the American civil rights movement, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. played a pivotal role in advocating for job opportunities for African Americans in the public sector. King believed that access to these…

  • This Week in Pensions January 17, 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. You need to know this news in the fight for a secure retirement. State, City…

  • Standing with Los Angeles: Supporting Our Heroes

    Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles and the surrounding communities. As flames threaten lives and property, brave firefighters are on the front lines, risking their safety to protect others. Firefighters exemplify the dedication…

  • This Week in Pensions January 10, 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. You need to know this news in the fight for a secure retirement. NPPC News:…

  • Historic Victory for Public Workers: Repealing WEP and GPO

    On January 5, 2025, President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act, marking a monumental win for public employees nationwide. This long-awaited legislation repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO)—policies that unfairly reduced Social Security…

  • This Week in Pensions December 20, 2024

    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. You need to know this news in the fight for a secure retirement. The Senate…