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North Carolina Advised to Put $100 Million Per Year Toward Pensions

March 5, 2021

North Carolina should put aside at least $100 million per year to ensure the long-term sustainability of its pension fund and reduce its pension debt, […]

The Truth About Pension Funds and Fossil Fuel Stocks

February 25, 2021

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If you’ve read the The New York Times recently, you may have heard that New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli became a hero for deciding to disinvest the […]

Here’s How Texas can Fix its State Employee Pension Plan

February 25, 2021

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Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar says the time for action to fix Texas TRS on the state’s Employee Retirement System is now. “There is no question […]

Here’s Why Indiana’s Pension Fund Shouldn’t Divest from Chinese Companies

February 25, 2021

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A bill in the Indiana Legislature would prohibit the Hoosier State from investing in any Chinese-based companies and pull any holdings the Indiana Public Retirement […]

New Jersey to Fully Fund Pension System for First Time in 25 Years

February 24, 2021

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New Jersey plans to fully fund its pension system for the first time in 25 years with a $6.4 billion contribution, Gov. Phil Murphy announced […]

Kentucky Lawmakers Consider New Teachers’ Retirement System Tier

February 3, 2021

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The Kentucky House of Representatives on Feb. 4 will vote on a bill that, if passed, would create a new benefit tier within the Teachers’ […]

Florida May Remove Pension Benefit Choice for State Workers

February 1, 2021

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The Florida Retirement System is in need of big changes—as of 2020 it has nearly $36 billion in unfunded liabilities, partially driven by misjudgments on […]

Kansas Governor Seeks to Reduce Annual Pension Payment

January 18, 2021

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Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly recently released a budget plan that includes a proposal to cut the state’s annual contribution to its pension system by 24%. […]

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