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NPPC Highlight Modernization or Monetization: 2026 Pension Opposition Watch Who profits when public pensions are weakened? Our latest blog by NPPC Executive Director, Kendal Killian, takes a closer look at the financial firms, policy networks, and industry-backed groups working to…
Public pension systems in the United States provide secure, stable retirement benefits for public servants who spend their careers serving us as teachers, firefighters, first responders, and social workers. Defined benefit pensions are the bedrock foundation of public service, as…
Welcome to the latest edition of This Week in Pensions! We have gathered the best stories about pensions and retirement security from the previous week. This is the news you need to know in the fight for a secure retirement.…
Welcome to the latest edition of This Week in Pensions! We have gathered the best stories about pensions and retirement security from the previous week. This is the news you need to know in the fight for a secure retirement.…
Did you know that women, on average, accumulate only 75% of what men save for retirement? That statistic alone tells a story—but it doesn’t tell the whole story. The challenges women face in saving for retirement aren’t the result of…
NPPC Highlight Public Pensions Legislative Update: Debates Intensify at Mid-Session As state legislatures approach the midpoint of their sessions, public pensions are once again at the center of major policy and budget debates. In several states, lawmakers are considering proposals…
Across the country, state legislatures are approaching the midpoint of their sessions, and public pensions are once again at the center of budget debates and workforce policy fights. In several states, including Colorado, Washington, and Oklahoma, lawmakers have proposed redirecting…
Welcome to the latest edition of This Week in Pensions! We have gathered the best stories about pensions and retirement security from the previous week. This is the news you need to know in the fight for a secure retirement.…
Welcome to the latest edition of This Week in Pensions! We have gathered the best stories about pensions and retirement security from the previous week. This is the news you need to know in the fight for a secure retirement.…
NPPC Highlight Celebrating Women Who Shaped Public Service In honor of Women’s History Month, we highlighted four women who broke barriers in the public sector and helped shape stronger communities for future generations. From education and public health to civil…
In honor of Women’s History Month, we at NPPC want to spotlight several remarkable women who made significant contributions to the public sector, broke barriers, and inspired future generations. These four trailblazers dedicated their lives to serving others—educating students, improving…
Washington State Moves to “Strip Away” $3.3 Billion From Police & Fire Pension Opposition is mounting to Washington legislation that pension advocates warn could weaken first responders’ pensions through the Law Enforcement Officers’ and Fire Fighters’ (LEOFF) Plan. A coalition…