December 11, 2017
Full funding of public pensions is one of the most hotly debated subjects in state legislatures across the nation. It’s generally accepted that public pensions should aim to be 100 percent funded. However, does full funding actually relate to the …
December 5, 2017
Last week, companion bills were introduced in the Michigan House and Senate that would attack pensions and retiree healthcare for current and retired local government employees. Earlier this year, Michigan’s governor convened a task force on Responsible Retirement Reform for …
December 1, 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 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 …
