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  • Public Employee Stories: April 27, 2021

    During the COVID-19 pandemic, public employees across the nation have given back to their communities in extraordinary ways. From donating to food banks to helping their neighbors and protecting their communities, public employees have been on the front lines.  Teachers…

  • Vermont Can Heed Minnesota’s Lessons on Pension Reform

    On Friday, April 2, Vermont House Speaker Jill Krowinski tabled an effort to reduce the state’s unfunded liabilities. The proposal would have required public employees to increase their contributions, stay in the workforce longer, and reduce or eliminate the cost-of-living…

  • Public Employee Stories: April 20, 2021

    During the COVID-19 pandemic, public employees across the nation have given back to their communities in extraordinary ways. From donating to food banks to helping their neighbors and protecting their communities, public employees have been on the front lines.   Here…

  • A Victory for Alaska’s Public Employees

    On Friday, April 2, the Alaska Supreme Court voted 3-2 to allow Alaska’s public employees to buy back into Tier 1 of the states’ Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) and Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS). Tier 1 of both systems provides…

  • Public Employee Stories: April 13, 2021

    During the COVID-19 pandemic, public employees across the nation have given back to their communities in extraordinary ways. From donating to food banks to helping their neighbors and protecting their communities, public employees have been on the front lines.   Here…

  • Florida Should Avoid Other States’ Mistakes

    Today’s blog was written by NPPC’s Executive Director, Bridget Early.  Today, the Florida Senate begins consideration on Senate Bill (SB) 84. This bill would close the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan to all future employees, except Special Risk Class…

  • Public Employee Stories: April 6, 2021

    During the COVID-19 pandemic, public employees across the nation have given back to their communities in extraordinary ways. From donating to food banks to helping their neighbors and protecting their communities, public employees have been on the front lines.   Here…

  • New Hampshire: A Historical Look at Public Pensions
    New Hampshire Decennial Retirement Commission

    Recently, a growing number of articles have outlined the impending increases in New Hampshire’s retirement contribution rates and the low investment performance of the New Hampshire Retirement System (NHRS). Cities and towns are reaching out to Gov. Chris Sununu, the…

  • Public Employee Stories: March 30, 2021

    During the COVID-19 pandemic, public employees across the nation have given back to their communities in extraordinary ways. From donating to food banks to helping their neighbors and protecting their communities, public employees have been on the front lines.   Here…

  • The Impact of Collective Bargaining On Connecticut’s Pensions and Budget

    Today’s post was written by the Connecticut Coalition for Retirement Security’s Alisha Blake. Public sector pensions are a complex policy issue, even for state and local government policymakers. With most states’ pension systems carrying unfunded liabilities and the private sector,…

  • Public Employee Stories: March 23, 2021

    During the COVID-19 pandemic, public employees across the nation have given back to their communities in extraordinary ways. From donating to food banks to helping their neighbors and protecting their communities, public employees have been on the front lines.  Teachers…

  • An Interview with Sherry Chan, NYC Chief Actuary Part II

    Today, we bring you the second part of our interview with Sherry Chan Chief Actuary for New York City. Click here for Part I. This Women’s History Month, we’re proud to highlight Chan’s work as an example of how women…