March 29, 2017
Washington, DC – This week, the National Public Pension Coalition released a new report titled Why Pensions Matter, a comprehensive examination of the origins and importance of public pensions. The report examines how public pensions have developed over time, as …
July 9, 2015
We applaud Governor Wolf for vetoing a misguided and destructive pension proposal that would only hurt Pennsylvania taxpayers, public employees and the entire state’s economy. The Republicans’ plan will cost taxpayers in the long run and likely increase—rather than reduce—the …
June 30, 2015
In reaction to Gov. Chris Christie’s announcement today that he’s running for president of the United States, Bailey Childers, executive director of the National Public Pension Coalition,issued the following statement:
June 10, 2015
“This is a disappointing decision for the teachers, firefighters, police officers and thousands of other public workers in New Jersey who have devoted their lives to serving others and don’t ask for much in return, just the modest retirement promised …
February 2, 2015
In 2012, the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) adopted a new set of guidelines that significantly impact how states and municipalities report their pension obligations. Those standards – laid out in GASB Statements 67 and 68 – have the potential …
January 7, 2015
The National Public Pension Coalition (NPPC) announced Wednesday that Bailey Childers has been named the new Executive Director. Childers replaces outgoing Executive Director, Jordan Marks.
