Senate committee clears series of COLAs for retired teachers, public employees, police and judges The Senate appropriations committee advanced multiple cost-of-living adjustments affecting retired teachers, public employees, police, judges and firefighters, adopting tiered COLAs and minor funded-ratio impacts after questioning about actuarial assumptions and costs.

Oklahoma's Senate committee just approved a groundbreaking package of cost-of-living adjustments for retired teachers and public employees, aiming to bridge the gaps left by past pay raises!

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Massachusetts lawmakers propose retirement inclusion for Mass Port police officers Bill adds Mass Port police officers to Group 4 of public employee retirement system

Massachusetts lawmakers are pushing to secure better retirement benefits for Mass Port police officers by including them in the public employee retirement system's Group 4.

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Education Department proposes unified compensation plan for non-teaching staff in Puerto Rico Department of Education seeks legislative approval for new employee compensation strategy.

Puerto Rico's Department of Education is taking a bold step to revamp compensation for non-teaching staff, promising improved benefits and a more equitable salary framework.

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San Francisco supervisors negotiate retiree health benefits amid rainy day fund concerns Supervisors discuss proposed changes to retiree health benefits and rainy day fund allocations.

San Francisco supervisors are at a crossroads, negotiating crucial changes to retiree health benefits while grappling with the potential impact on the city's rainy day fund.

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LFO recommends budget approvals for IT modernization and staffing at pension agency LFO endorses multiple funding packages for IT upgrades and staffing needs at the agency.

Oregon's pension agency is set for a major overhaul with new funding aimed at modernizing technology and enhancing operational efficiency—critical steps for better serving public employees and retirees.

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Pension plan suffers $11.8M loss due to unexpected 20% pay increases Pension contributions rise $2.2M after significant payroll increases and poor investment performance.

Dearborn Heights faces a staggering $11.8 million loss in its pension plan, driven largely by unexpected 20% pay raises for city employees and poor investment performance.

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Minnesota establishes June 30, 2048 as full funding deadline for retirement plans Minnesota sets June 30, 2048 as the full funding date for multiple retirement plans.

Minnesota's House Bill 3249 could reshape the future of public employee retirement plans by setting a definitive deadline for full funding—are we ready for the implications?

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CalPERS report reveals funding details for agency pensions and investment returns CalPERS reports agency's pension funding at 69.4% with higher returns expected.

The Ross Valley Sanitary District is on track to boost its financial stability, with proactive pension funding strategies that could lead to 100% funding by 2027!

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Minnesota amends retirement eligibility for state employees and Board of Regents staff Minnesota updates retirement and health insurance eligibility rules for state employees.

Maine's House Bill 1837 could revolutionize retirement benefits for state employees, but fierce debates over its financial impact are heating up.

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Keith Brainard discusses retirement plan options for Alaska public employees Brainard emphasizes sustainable retirement benefits as essential for Alaska's public employees.

Alaska's Senate is facing a critical crossroads as inflation threatens the financial security of retirees and current employees, sparking urgent discussions on the future of the state's retirement plans.

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Minnesota updates retirement plan options for St. Paul Port Authority employees Minnesota allows St. Paul Port Authority employees to elect retirement plan participation within 30 days.

Minnesota's Senate Bill 2980 is set to revolutionize retirement options for city managers and volunteer firefighters, potentially reshaping public service benefits!

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Georgia retirement system allows service transfer for new members New Georgia retirement system members can transfer creditable service from the Employees' Retirement System

Georgia's House Bill 818 could revolutionize retirement benefits for public servants by allowing them to transfer service credits to a new system—are you ready for the changes ahead?

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Senator Timberlake proposes retirement switch for county commissioners in Maine Legislative Document 1218 allows commissioners to transition to the Legislative Retirement Program.

Senator Timberlake is shaking up Maine's retirement landscape with a bold proposal that could redefine benefits for county commissioners!

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Minnesota Senate introduces bill to expand insurance eligibility for retired employees Minnesota Senate proposes expanded group insurance for certain retired state employees

Minnesota's Senate Bill 2668 could transform health insurance access for spouses of retired state employees, sparking a heated debate on its potential impact.

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Senator Muse introduces bill for Forest Heights employees' pension system participation Senate Bill 864 allows optional pension system membership for Town of Forest Heights employees

Senate Bill 864 could revolutionize retirement options for Forest Heights employees, but will the financial impact spark a heated debate?

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Kentucky retirement plan allows one-time opt-out for hazardous position members Members in selected retirement systems can choose to opt-out of benefit changes.

Kentucky's House Bill 714 could revolutionize retirement planning for state employees in hazardous jobs, offering them a crucial choice in their financial future.

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Kentucky Retirement System rules clarify member options for state employees Kentucky outlines retirement plan options for employees ceasing contributions to state systems

Kentucky's House Bill 714 is set to revolutionize public employee retirement systems by simplifying membership transitions, but what does it mean for the future of state workers' benefits?

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South Carolina reforms pension system reduces unfunded liability ahead of schedule Recent reforms have cut South Carolina's pension unfunded liability by nearly 10 years.

South Carolina is making remarkable progress in reducing its unfunded pension liabilities, with reforms cutting the timeline nearly a decade ahead of schedule!

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