Here is a weekly round-up of news and opinion on the pension issue. Stay informed on this important issue and pass these on to neighbors and colleagues.
CALIFORNIA NEWS
Riversde County’s unfunded pension gap at $3.66 B: CalPERS retirees take note
https://patch.com/california/murrieta/countys-unfunded-pension-gap-3-66-b-calpers-retirees-take-note
California bill would create CalPERS inspector general
https://www.pionline.com/pension-funds/california-bill-would-create-calpers-inspector-general
California Pension names new CEO
https://www.fin-news.com/2024/02/21/calif-pension-names-new-ceo/
NATIONAL NEWS
New Jersey budget plan calls for more transit aid, pension payments
https://www.bondbuyer.com/news/new-jersey-budget-plan-calls-for-more-transit-aid-pension-payments
Maryland State Pension invests $250M in infrastructure via DigitalBridge and EQT
https://realassets.ipe.com/news/maryland-state-pension-invests-250m-in-infrastructure-via-digitalbridge-and-eqt/10071862.article
NYC Pensions are sued for shedding fossil fuels
https://www.desmog.com/2024/02/28/nyc-pensions-are-sued-for-shedding-fossil-fuels/
NJ state pension fund must divest from fossil fuel investments
https://www.northjersey.com/story/opinion/readers/2024/02/28/nj-state-pension-fund-must-divest-fossil-fuel-investments/72696583007/
Colorado lawmakers tackle bill to repeal law requiring pension agency to avoid companies that boycott Israel
https://www.coloradopolitics.com/news/colorado-lawmakers-tackle-bill-to-repeal-law-requiring-pension-agency-to-avoid-companies-that-boycott/article_7c7c8194-d503-11ee-9e36-4b0622bcbd2c.html