This Week in Pensions: October 9, 2020
Welcome to this week’s edition of This Week in Pensions! This is the news you need to know in the fight for a secure retirement. Before you dive into our top stories from this week, check out some stories of…
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Texas Stands Up to Truth in Accounting 
Texas Stands Up to Truth in Accounting
Written by Keegan Shepherd, Policy Coordinator for the Texas Pension Coalition Like clockwork, we can expect certain things to appear in a periodic fashion. Flowers show up in the spring, leaves cover the sidewalk in autumn––and every year, Truth in…
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Three Truths Against Truth in Accounting’s Attacks on Public Pensions 
Three Truths Against Truth in Accounting’s Attacks on Public Pensions
Last month, Truth in Accounting (an organization with ties to groups that attack public workers’ retirement security) published a misleading report titled “Financial State of the States” which grades states based on their supposed fiscal health. The report deceptively cites…
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Public Employee Stories: October 6, 2020 
Public Employee Stories: October 6, 2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic, public employees across the nation have given back to their communities in extraordinary ways. From donating to food banks to helping their neighbors and protecting their communities, public employees have been on the front lines. Here…
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This Week in Pensions: October 2, 2020 
This Week in Pensions: October 2, 2020
Welcome to October’s first edition of This Week in Pensions! This is the news you need to know in the fight for a secure retirement. Before you dive into our top stories from this week, check out some stories of…
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Why Fair Wages Matter for a Secure Retirement (Part One) 
Why Fair Wages Matter for a Secure Retirement (Part One)
Written by Keegan Shepherd, Policy Coordinator for the Texas Pension Coalition This is a part of the Texas Pension Coalition’s ongoing series highlighting the realities workers face during their careers and the subsequent impact on their retirement. While these profiles…
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Public Employee Stories: September 30, 2020 Public Employee Stories: September 30, 2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic, public employees across the nation have given back to their communities in extraordinary ways. From donating to food banks to helping their neighbors and protecting their communities, public employees have been on the front lines. Teachers…
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Biden v. Trump: Where the candidates stand on retirement security and pensions Biden v. Trump: Where the candidates stand on retirement security and pensions
Fox News’ Chris Wallace will moderate the first presidential debate tonight in Cleveland, Ohio. Wallace will be asking the candidates about the economy, the integrity of the election, COVID-19, and other topics. One major topic that will be left out…
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This Week in Pensions: September 25, 2020 This Week in Pensions: September 25, 2020
Welcome to September’s final edition of This Week in Pensions! This is the news you need to know in the fight for a secure retirement. Before you dive into our top stories from this week, check out some stories of…
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Colorado: A Historical Look at Public Pensions 
Colorado: A Historical Look at Public Pensions
Over the past year, we’ve taken a look at the history of public pension systems in Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Oklahoma, and Wyoming. Today, we’re examining Colorado’s public pension systems, which play a critical role for the Centennial State’s public employees…
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Public Employee Stories: September 22, 2020 Public Employee Stories: September 22, 2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic, public employees across the nation have given back to their communities in extraordinary ways. From donating to food banks to helping their neighbors and protecting their communities, public employees have been on the front lines. Teachers…
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This Week in Pensions: September 18, 2020 This Week in Pensions: September 18, 2020
Welcome to this week’s edition of This Week in Pensions! This is the news you need to know in the fight for a secure retirement. Before you dive into our top stories from this week, check out some stories of…
