November 29, 2017
This week the U.S. Senate is busy debating its tax reform plan. Republican leaders in the Senate plan to hold a vote on Thursday and hope to pass their tax reform bill. They would then have a conference committee with …
November 27, 2017
As we’ve discussed before, public pensions in Kentucky have been the subject of much debate this year. Kentucky has some of the most poorly funded pension systems in the country, the result of years of underfunding by the state government. …
November 21, 2017
On Thursday, Americans will gather with friends and family to celebrate Thanksgiving. It is the time of year to reflect on what we are thankful for and to give thanks to those who make our communities stronger. We at NPPC …
November 17, 2017
Welcome to the latest edition of This Week in Pensions! As we do most weeks, 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 …
November 16, 2017
Last month the Dow Jones Industrial Average surpassed 23,000 for the first time ever and closed at a record high. In the ninth year of an economic expansion following the devastating effects of the Great Recession, the financial markets have …
November 14, 2017
During its legislative session this year, the Texas Senate confirmed Josh McGee as the Chairman of the Texas Pension Review Board. This should concern everyone who cares about the retirement security of public employees in Texas because McGee is also …
