There’s Snow Thing Like a Pension!
It’s the first day of Winter–the holidays are in full swing, and from here on out, we’ll start getting more daylight instead of less. As we hunker down for a long few months of snow storms and polar vortexes, we…
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HIGHLIGHTS AND GOALS FROM THE NPPC TEAM 
HIGHLIGHTS AND GOALS FROM THE NPPC TEAM
Time is winding down, and the new year is almost here! Today, the team at NPPC reflects on the accomplishments in preserving retirement security for working men and women and goals for 2023. Kendal Killian, Executive Director: As the newest…
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Why We Still Don’t Trust the Reason Foundation 
Why We Still Don’t Trust the Reason Foundation
Founded in 1978, the Reason Foundation touts itself as a non-partisan think tank that “advances a free society by developing, applying, and promoting libertarian principles, including individual liberty, free markets, and the rule of law.” However, the Reason Foundation’s anti-pension…
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Kentucky’s Efforts to Attract State Troopers 
Kentucky’s Efforts to Attract State Troopers
As we often say, essential public employees are always there when we need them–especially first responders. Recruiting and retaining first responders is critical to the health and safety of communities across the country. Many states have struggled to recruit and…
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Good Gravy, We Give Thanks for Public Pensions! 
Good Gravy, We Give Thanks for Public Pensions!
As is the tradition here in America, every year on the fourth Thursday in November we gather with our loved ones to break bread and give thanks for all the good things in our lives. Here at NPPC, we’re always…
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Reviewing The Basics Of Public Pensions 
Reviewing The Basics Of Public Pensions
Today, NPPC is re-sharing this blog, originally posted on January 9, 2019. Across the country, new governors and state legislators will be sworn into office early next year. Many of these policymakers will cast votes and make decisions regarding public…
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Public Employee Stories: November 15, 2022 
Public Employee Stories: November 15, 2022
Public employees across the nation give back to their communities in extraordinary ways every single day. From donating to food banks to helping neighbors and protecting their communities, public employees have always been there when their community needs them the…
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A Look at the History of Public Pensions (Repost) 
A Look at the History of Public Pensions (Repost)
Today’s blog was written by Tristan Fitzpatrick and originally posted on August 19, 2020. Pensions have played a critical role in retirement security from the earliest days of the republic, going back to the American colonies offering pensions to soldiers…
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Public Employee Stories: November 3, 2022 Public Employee Stories: November 3, 2022
Public employees across the nation give back to their communities in extraordinary ways every single day. From donating to food banks to helping neighbors and protecting their communities, public employees have always been there when their community needs them the…
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Public Pensions FAQ (Repost) Public Pensions FAQ (Repost)
Today, NPPC is re-sharing this blog, originally posted on August 18, 2017, and written by Jennifer Watkins. In the fight to protect pensions, education is key. We’ve answered some of the most commonly asked questions about public pensions. For more…
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The Scariest Retirement Story Ever Told 
The Scariest Retirement Story Ever Told
At Halloween, there are spooks and scares aplenty, but here at NPPC, we think the mistruths and misinformation surrounding defined-benefit pensions are the most frightening tricks of all. Dressed in slick costumes, 401(k)s and other defined-contribution retirement plans deceive you…
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Retirement Security Information & Resources Retirement Security Information & Resources
We at NPPC believe a secure, dignified retirement is essential for all. This National Retirement Security Month, NPPC– along with our partners and allies, have been working hard to raise awareness about what Americans need to guarantee each worker a…
