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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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 –…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Commentary: Major education association leaders respond to latest state pension reform proposals
By Casey Allen, Bo Matthews, David Webster, Stephanie Winkler and Cherie Dimar Providing the best learning opportunities we can to…
Letter to the Editor: President of KY Government Retirees says legislature failed state workers
I am deeply concerned about the pension reform framework recently made public. These proposals challenge the contract rights of members,…
Thomas Noland: No good solutions to the Kentucky pension crisis, leaving Gov. Bevin with a mess
As the legislature approaches a special session to solve the pension crisis, the first thing to agree on is that…
Stephen Byars: Why everyone should care that Kentucky’s public pensions are a disaster
I understand a discussion about pensions is about as welcome as Lyme disease. But, while much has been written about…
Representatives Dennis Keene and Rick Rand pre-file gaming bill to address public pension shortfall
Taking a bold step towards addressing the pension shortfall, Representatives Dennis Keene (D-Wilder) and Rick Rand (D-Bedford) have pre-filed legislation…
Dennis Keene: Public pension system must be stabilized to protect seniors, retirees counting on it
Governor Bevin’s pension consultant produced a report and recommendations last week that set off a firestorm of worry, uncertainty and…