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
Big California pension fund hands over trove3 of climate-related documents demanded by House GOP
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-08-17/house-republicans-take-anti-esg-campaign-to-calpers-the-largest-us-pension?in_source=embedded-checkout-banner
NATIONAL NEWS
Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund says no to Lincoln Yards
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/commercial-real-estate/chicago-teachers-pension-fund-wont-back-lincoln-yards
New York Service Workers’ Pension Fund receives $36.3M SFA Grant
https://www.ai-cio.com/news/new-york-service-workers-pension-fund-receives-36-3m-sfa-grant/
Estimated funding ratio of 100 largest US public pensions plans ticks up again in July
https://www.pionline.com/pension-funds/estimated-funding-ratio-100-largest-us-public-pension-plans-ticks-again-july
Ohio State Teachers chalks 7.55% return
https://www.pionline.com/pension-funds/ohio-state-teachers-retirement-system-chalks-755-return
NC Congressional delegation supports pension bill for nonprofit first responders
https://richmondobserver.com/local-news/n-c-congressional-delegation-supports-pension-bill-for-nonprofit-first-responders.html
Oklahoma Public Employees Pension System takes exemption to banking law
https://oklahomawatch.org/2023/08/23/oklahoma-public-employees-pension-system-takes-exemption-to-banking-law/
Illinois lawmakers discuss pension debt measure at hearing
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_6ece810e-41fc-11ee-8fad-9b3d84ba8807.html