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  • 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…

  • Public Employee Stories: March 16, 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…

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

    During Women’s History Month, we celebrate the countless contributions women have made throughout history and highlight their accomplishments in our modern world. At the National Public Pension Coalition (NPPC), we’re immensely grateful to the women who dedicate their careers to…

  • Public Employee Stories: March 9, 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…

  • Pensions Help Close the Women’s Retirement Gap
    teacher pensions

    March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the contributions women have made in our country’s history. Today, we will be looking at how pensions can help guarantee female public employees a secure retirement.  Female workers encounter unique challenges…

  • Public Employee Stories: March 2, 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…

  • New Report Examines the Consequences of Switching Public Employees to 401(k)s
    U.S. without pensions

    We’re almost a full year into the coronavirus pandemic. Due to the resulting economic downturn, state and local governments could face budget shortfalls of $300 billion over the next two fiscal years.  As a result, some have argued that policymakers…