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  • Public Pensions Are Not For Sale: SEC Should Keep Its Pay-to-Play Rule

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering easing its “Pay-to-Play” restrictions on campaign contributions by pension asset managers. This change could jeopardize the retirement security of millions of public employees.  The regulation exists for a reason; maintaining it reassures…

  • This Week in Pensions: August 28, 2026

    From strong public pension finances to questions about AI in government and nurses warning about Palantir, we have gathered the best stories about pensions and retirement security from the previous week. This is the news you need to know in…

  • This Week in Pensions: August 21, 2026

    Lee Saunders Delivers Final Keynote as AFSCME President AFSCME President Lee Saunders delivered his final keynote address this week as thousands of public service workers gathered in Chicago for the union’s 47th International Convention. Saunders is retiring after nearly 50…

  • This Week in Pensions: August 7, 2026

    From an emotional visit to Memphis by a CalPERS board member to a long-overdue COLA in Pennsylvania and an ongoing debate in New Jersey over private prisons, it was a busy week for public pensions in the United States.  Here’s…

  • This Week in Pensions: July 31, 2026

    From a major leadership transition in the labor movement to renewed fights over retirement security in Michigan and pension governance in Ohio, workers are continuing to push for a stronger voice in the decisions that shape their careers and retirements.…

  • This Week in Pensions: February 13, 2026

    NPPC Highlight: A Valentine to Public Employees This week, we shared a heartfelt Valentine’s Day tribute to the people who keep our communities running. In our latest blog, we wrote: “Public employees are the quiet backbone of our communities. They…

  • This Week in Pensions: September 26, 2025
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    Welcome to the latest edition of This Week in Pensions! We have gathered the best stories about pensions and retirement security from the previous week. This is the news you need to know in the fight for a secure retirement.…