May 4, 2021

Public Employee Stories: May 4, 2021

May the 4th be with you, and happy Teacher Appreciation Day!  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 …

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April 30, 2021

This Week in Pensions: April 30, 2021

Welcome to this month’s last 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 …

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April 28, 2021

How the Reason Foundation Misleads the Public on Pensions

We have covered the Reason Foundation on our blog before and developed a video about them. This year, they have focused on overemphasizing public pensions’ unfunded liabilities, creating the illusion that pensions are not financially stable and a burden on …

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April 27, 2021

Public Employee Stories: April 27, 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 …

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April 23, 2021

This Week in Pensions: April 23, 2021

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 …

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April 21, 2021

Vermont Can Heed Minnesota’s Lessons on Pension Reform

On Friday, April 2, Vermont House Speaker Jill Krowinski tabled an effort to reduce the state’s unfunded liabilities. The proposal would have required public employees to increase their contributions, stay in the workforce longer, and reduce or eliminate the cost-of-living …

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