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
State pension fund divestment efforts make progress in CA and Oregon
https://www.responsible-investor.com/state-pension-fund-divestment-efforts-make-progress-in-california-and-oregon/
NATIONAL NEWS
Pay raises, extra pension check: How the Kentucky Senate budget differs from House version
https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/ky-general-assembly/2024/03/13/senate-version-of-kentucky-budget-differs-on-schools-pensions/72957033007/
Texas Pension Fund’s bets on regional banks turn sour
https://www.wsj.com/finance/texas-pension-funds-bets-on-regional-banks-turn-sour-6f00fb78
Opinion: CT tax exemption ‘cliff’ could have been fixed a year ago
https://ctmirror.org/2024/03/18/ct-retirement-pension-income-tax-exemption/
Pension benefits and Metropolis of Denver on the agenda of the Synod of Archdiocese of America
https://orthodoxtimes.com/pension-benefits-and-metropolis-of-denver-on-the-agenda-of-the-synod-of-archdiocese-of-america/
Mississippi’s largest pension fund slams bill scrapping employer contributions
https://www.pionline.com/pension-funds/mississippi-public-employees-retirement-system-attacks-legislation-rescind-funding
Wyoming legislators act to bolster state pension funds
https://www.jhnewsandguide.com/news/cops_courts/local/wyoming-legislators-act-to-bolster-state-pension-funds/article_eba129b0-e315-11ee-b80c-ab449dcafbc3.html