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  • 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…

  • This Week in Pensions: April 2, 2021
    This Week in Pensions

    Welcome to this month’s first edition of This Week in Pensions! This is the news you need to know in the fight for a secure retirement.  Before you dive into our top stories from this week, check out some stories…

  • This Week in Pensions: March 19, 2021
    This Week in Pensions

    Welcome to this week’s edition of This Week in Pensions! This is the news you need to know in the fight for a secure retirement.  Before you dive into our top stories from this week, check out some stories of…

  • This Week in Pensions: March 5, 2021
    This Week in Pensions

    Welcome to March’s first edition of This Week in Pensions! This is the news you need to know in the fight for a secure retirement.  Before you dive into our top stories from this week, check out some stories of…

  • Three Reasons Why Public Pensions Are Cheaper Than Other Retirement Plans Like 401(k)s
    The pension crisis is a myth

    Too often it is claimed that closing public pension plans and moving all newly hired public employees into defined-contribution plans like a 401(k) or cash balance hybrid plans is needed for state and local governments to address budget shortfalls. However,…

  • Charter School Teachers Deserve Retirement Security Too
    teacher pensions

    This post was originally published on October 24, 2017 Today the National Public Pension Coalition released a new report titled A School’s Choice: Retirement Security for Charter School Teachers. The report focuses on states where public charter schools have the…