Commentary: Major education association leaders respond to latest state pension reform proposals
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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,…
Cleveland Fed researcher says no public retirement system is safe if money runs out
In spite of the protections that exist, no public retirement system is completely immune to impairment if the money runs…
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…
Jason Bailey: Proposed 401Ks cost most than Kentucky’s existing defined benefit pension plans
The 401k-type defined contribution (DC) plans proposed by PFM in their final report would cost more than Kentucky’s existing defined…
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…
Kentucky House members meet behind closed doors to discuss consultant’s report on reforming pensions
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky House members got their first look at the consultant’s report on reforming Kentucky’s troubled…
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