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After Historic Progress, Alaska’s HB 78 Fight Is Not Over For the first time since Alaska closed its defined benefit pension system nearly two decades ago, a bill to restore pensions for public employees cleared both chambers of the Legislature…
When markets are calm, it can be easy to forget how fragile retirement security has become for millions of Americans. But in periods of economic uncertainty, the weaknesses of a retirement system that depends heavily on individual savings accounts become…
This legislative session, Oklahoma public employees and retirees faced a familiar threat: proposals to skip or redirect payments intended for the Teachers’ Retirement System and other public retirement systems to fund unrelated priorities. They had seen this playbook before and…
Public pension systems in the United States provide secure, stable retirement benefits for public servants who spend their careers serving us as teachers, firefighters, first responders, and social workers. Defined benefit pensions are the bedrock foundation of public service, as…
Did you know that women, on average, accumulate only 75% of what men save for retirement? That statistic alone tells a story—but it doesn’t tell the whole story. The challenges women face in saving for retirement aren’t the result of…
Across the country, state legislatures are approaching the midpoint of their sessions, and public pensions are once again at the center of budget debates and workforce policy fights. In several states, including Colorado, Washington, and Oklahoma, lawmakers have proposed redirecting…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Each year, we honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.—a leader whose vision extended far beyond a single movement or moment in time. Dr. King deeply believed in the dignity of work and the moral responsibility to…
As 2025 comes to a close, conversations about retirement security aren’t slowing down—they’re gaining momentum. This year, we published stories highlighting public employees, pension reform, and the nation’s shifting retirement landscape. Together, these stories reached more than 2 million people…