VRS opposes bill that would bar investments tied to officials without blind trusts SB 507 would prohibit VRS from investing in companies where a senior federal official lacks a compliant blind trust; VRS Director Trish Bishop told the committee the Board opposes legislation that mandates investment choices and stressed fiduciary duty; the committee discussed constitutional and fiduciary constraints.

Virginia's Retirement System is at a crossroads as a proposed bill threatens to limit investment choices based on federal blind-trust compliance—could this reshape the future of public pensions?

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VRS reports stronger returns, 85% funded status and urges care on benefit changes Virginia Retirement System told a Senate subcommittee FY2025 returns were 9.9% and that the state and teacher plans are roughly 85% funded; VRS warned lawmakers to consider unfunded liabilities and implementation consequences before adopting benefit enhancements or late legislative changes to the hybrid plan.

Virginia's Retirement System is celebrating a 9.9% return and an 85% funding status, but cautioning lawmakers about significant unfunded liabilities that could affect future benefits.

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Virginia Retirement System posts 9.99% fiscal-year return; trustees expected to consider lower employer contribution rates Virginia Retirement System officials reported a 9.99% investment return for the year ending June 30, 2025, a $123 billion fund value and improved funded status. VRS staff said employer contribution rates are expected to decline slightly for the next biennium and previewed issues with the hybrid retirement plan.

The Virginia Retirement System just reported an impressive 9.99% return for the fiscal year, paving the way for potentially lower employer contribution rates in the next biennium!

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Residents protest failures at Bacon Retirement Community amid health and safety concerns Community advocates demand accountability from Main Street Realty over unsafe living conditions.

Residents of Bacon Retirement Community are taking a stand against unsafe living conditions, as shocking reports of flooding, lack of heat, and management threats emerge.

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