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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…
Last month in Washington, D.C., TIAA convened its FUTUREWISE conference—an event that doubled as a high-profile launch for its media campaign and product rollout. Framing the U.S. as facing a “retirement-income crisis,” TIAA executives cast the company’s growing portfolio of…
When headlines announce hundreds or thousands of public servants being laid off, the coverage often stops at the immediate job loss. But the real damage runs much deeper: federal and state job cuts erode a foundational source of economic stability…
October is National Retirement Insecurity Month. While public pensions remain one of the strongest and most reliable retirement tools, millions of Americans continue to face a frighteningly uncertain future. This year, that reality feels even more urgent. Recognize the Escalating…
The start of a new school year is always a season of possibility. The halls come alive with chatter and laughter, classrooms shine with fresh supplies, and students arrive eager to learn with new backpacks in tow. Parents share in…
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…
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…
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…
At the National Public Pension Coalition, we monitor pension legislation and news in states very closely. Earlier this week, NPPC Executive Director Kendal Killian and special guests discussed key legislative issues in 2025 during our Mid-Year Legislative Update webinar. Did…
As we honor Juneteenth, the day that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved Black people, we reflect on the deep, rich legacy of struggle, resilience, and triumph. This day serves as a reminder of how far we’ve come, but also how…
As legislatures across the country pack up and head home for the summer, we reflect on how pensions fared in the 2025 state sessions. National headlines touted sweeping federal job cuts and frozen federal aid funds, but did that affect…
After nearly two decades without a defined benefit pension system for public employees, Alaska is one step closer to reversing course. On May 12, 2025, the Alaska House of Representatives passed House Bill 78 —a historic move toward restoring secure…