Opinion – Amye Bensenhaver: Transparency should be rule in KY penshioners challenge to hedge funds
The details are still a bit sketchy, but it is clear that attorneys representing the parties in Kentucky’s pension litigation…
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Covington petitions state for relief on pensions, says shift of burden to cities inflicting ‘severe damage’
Calling the state’s management of public pensions “the biggest threat to the economic revitalization of our cities,” City of Covington…
This Week in the State Capitol: SB 1, immigration; HB 1, pro-worker legislation, yet undefined; 350 bills filed
Legislative Research Commission There’s always a guessing game among Capitol observers in the early days of a Kentucky General Assembly…
Senate leaders say casino gambling legislation dead in Kentucky, revenue potential overstated
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Two Republican senators have weighed in on one issue in the governor’s race by pronouncing…
Prichard Committee: Public pension solution must be addressed now; education funding jeopardized
$222.6 million. That is the amount of funding Kentucky has cut from its public colleges and universities since 2008 –…
Expanded gaming remains on minds of lawmakers as they look for additional, needed revenue sources
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Solving the unfunded liability of Kentucky’s public pension systems can only happen with new…
Regional universities send letter supporting Bevin’s proposed pension reform bill; questions remain
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Matt Bevin has received support for his proposed pension reform bill from one of…
Gov. Matt Bevin says pension bill is ‘getting done’ as special session looms sometime in May
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Matt Bevin says the legislation is ready and that a special session will be…
Public Pension discussion continues; actuarial consultant says system needs another $214 million
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Public Pension Oversight Board heard from the Kentucky Retirement Systems and their actuarial consultant…
Supreme Court’s ruling striking down pension law draws strong reaction on both sides of the issue
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Supporters and opponents of the lawsuit filed by Attorney General Andy Beshear against the public…
A look at some of the new laws passed during the Kentucky General Assembly 2018 regular session
The Kentucky General Assembly’s 2018 regular session ended Saturday evening, capping off a session in which lawmakers approved the state’s…
Letter to Editor: Jim Carroll of Ky Government Retirees says remember ‘yes’ voters in November
Kentucky Retirement Systems stakeholders are shocked and appalled by the actions of the General Assembly regarding public pensions. Last week,…
KEA president speaks out about the pension bill sent to Bevin’s desk; rally set for Monday at Capitol
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today Stephanie Winkler, president of the Kentucky Education Association, spoke with passion and fire in an…
Sen. Damon Thayer: Senate passes public pension reform legislation; here’s an explanation of it
The 2018 Session is quickly winding down as Thursday, March 29, marked Day 57 of the 60-day budget session. Budget…
This week in Frankfort: Pension bill delayed as it’s sent back to committee; other bills in the works
Capitol observers have been tuned in for months to find out what form lawmakers’ public pension reform plans might take…
House passes two-year budget plan with help for pensions, historic SEEK funding, some new taxes
The Kentucky House of Representatives passed a funding package with cigarette and opioid taxes and increased funding for SEEK and…
The week in Frankfort: Public pensions, dyslexia, terrorism, pawn shops, sex trafficking and more
The most-anticipated bill of the General Assembly’s 2018 session was unveiled this week with the introduction of a public pension…
Lawmakers drop 401(k)-style retirement plan for public pensions, citing insufficient savings
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A mandatory 401(k)-style plan will not be part of an overhaul of Kentucky’s public pension…
No definite public pension plan yet in sight, but it’s top of mind for legislators as session gets underway
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legislation to reform Kentucky’s public pension plans has not yet been introduced and there’s no…
Letter to Editor: Larry Totten of KY Public Retirees says bold action needed for pension, revenues
While the discussion in Frankfort lately is about pension reform, many believe the far more serious problem is the unfunded…
LRC: This week at the State Capitol; two issues will dominate — public pension reform, state budget
Lawmakers returned to the State Capitol this week to kick off a General Assembly session that’s sure to tackle a…
Republican leadership meets behind closed doors to continue discussions about public pensions
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky.(KT) – Members of Kentucky Senate and House Republican leadership are still trying to…
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