Committee backs 2% COLA for state retirees, raises benefit cap slightly Rep. Bakala’s HB 23 would provide a 2% cost-of-living adjustment to Louisiana State Employees’ Retirement System beneficiaries; an amendment raised the cap applied to the COLA to $81,201, and the committee reported the bill favorably as amended.

A long-awaited 2% cost-of-living adjustment for Louisiana state retirees could soon become a reality, thanks to a new proposal from Representative Bakala!

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Chair seeks emergency COLA method after missing federal CPI report; actuary recommendation cited The subcommittee considered SB724, an emergency measure to determine the state retirees' COLA after the Bureau of Labor Statistics did not publish an October CPI; the chair and staff said the recommended method (averaging September and November) was vetted by an actuary and produces a 2.698% COLA under that assumption.

Maryland's Senate is rushing to secure a 2.698% cost-of-living adjustment for retirees after a crucial October CPI data gap—find out how this emergency bill could impact fixed incomes!

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Augusta City committee receives strong 2025 pension results; COLA set at 2.2% per plan documents An adviser told the committee the city's two municipal pension plans posted double-digit returns in fiscal 2025 and remain well funded; members received the report and were informed of a 2.2% cost-of-living adjustment for both plans under plan rules.

Augusta City's pension plans soared in 2025 with impressive returns and a 2.2% cost-of-living adjustment, ensuring a bright financial future for retirees!

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"A Social Security cost-of-living adjustment-or COLA-is made when the SSA decides to increase the amount of money they give recipients each month based on rates of inflation and the overall cost of living in the U.S."

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Social Security sets its COLA increase for 2026 at 2.8% Social Security's annual cost-of-living adjustment is aimed at helping the program's 75 million beneficiaries keep pace with inflation.

"The Social Security Administration on Friday announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment for 2026..."

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In Belgium we have the system om #indexation, a #CostOfLivingAdjustment (#COLA): whenever inflation crosses a certain limit (pivot index), fees/wages/pensions are adjusted (somewhat) to cover the loss of purchasing power...

Brazos County proposes 4% cost of living adjustment to retain experienced staff Brazos County seeks 4% COLA to enhance employee retention and reduce turnover costs.

Brazos County is pushing for a 4% cost of living adjustment to ensure employees can keep up with rising living costs and stay competitive in the job market.

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Brazos County Leaders Advocate for Cost of Living Raises Amid Rising Living Expenses County officials request cost of living adjustments to address employee retention and economic pressures.

Brazos County officials are sounding the alarm on the urgent need for cost-of-living adjustments to keep dedicated public servants from leaving for better pay elsewhere.

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Representative Lipper-Garabedian proposes COLA adjustments for Massachusetts veteran benefits Massachusetts bill introduced for annual COLA adjustments to veteran benefits.

A groundbreaking bill in Massachusetts aims to ensure our veterans receive annual cost-of-living adjustments for their benefits!

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Assemblywoman Lucas advocates for increased cost of living adjustments for retirees Lucas emphasizes the need for higher COLA to support retirees' daily living expenses

Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas is sounding the alarm on New York's retirees, revealing that many are struggling to survive on an average pension of just $28,000 while the cost of living soars.

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Washington lawmakers debate pension reforms as retirees demand cost of living adjustments Committee hears strong support for Plan 1 COLA for aging TRS 1 and PERS 1 retirees.

A powerful call for pension reform echoes through Washington as retired educators and public servants demand a critical cost-of-living adjustment to ensure their financial stability.

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