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
Opinion: I’m on a state pension, and I want California 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
Illinois pension debt grows $2.6B in 2023, mainly to cover raises
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-pension-debt-grows-2-6-billion-in-2023-mainly-to-cover-raises/
Detroit police and fire pension board appeals ruling, fights for 20-year amortization plan
https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2023/12/08/detroit-police-fire-pension-lawsuit-20-year-payment-plan/71841904007/
Missouri pension board does about-face, will divest from China
https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/missouri-pension-board-does-about-face-will-divest-from-china/article_8a5fc83c-991e-11ee-95e4-b727abe67d94.html