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
Drop pension tax for all, not only those getting military pensions
https://www.ocregister.com/2023/12/03/dont-cherry-pick-tax-reductions/
Andereessen Horowitz is adding major California pension funds to its LP base for the first time, records show
https://fortune.com/2023/12/04/andreessen-horowitz-california-pension-funds-lps/
Opinion: I’m on a state pension, and I want Claifornia to ditch fossil fuel investments
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/story/2023-12-07/state-pension-california-ditch-fossil-fuel-investments
NATIONAL NEWS
State pension plans on annual watchlist
https://www.newstribune.com/news/2023/dec/02/state-pension-plans-on-annual-watchlist/
Pension-eligible workers face complex Social Security rules that may reduce benefits. How to more accurately estimate retirement income.
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/12/02/social-security-benefits-for-workers-who-have-pensions-may-be-reduced.html
Up for debate: Can NJ keep making full payments to public-worker pension funds?
https://www.njspotlightnews.org/2023/12/can-nj-keep-making-full-payments-public-worker-pension-fund/
State treasurer says Missouri should stop investing pension funds in China
https://www.news-leader.com/story/opinion/columnists/2023/12/03/vivek-malek-missouri-should-end-pension-investments-communist-china/71744803007/
Oregon discloses private markets commitments
https://www.fin-news.com/2023/12/06/northwest-state-pension-discloses-private-markets-commitments/
Midwest pension swaps diverse-owned MBS managers
https://www.fin-news.com/2023/12/06/midwest-pension-swaps-diverse-owned-mbs-mgrs/