House approves pension bill and funding measure – Feb. 27, 2013 (2/28/2013) - The House today approved its version of public pension reform and a measure that would boost funding for the pension system. As amended by the House, the public pension bill, Senate Bill 2, would help ensure that the state or … Continue reading
Kentucky Public Pension Coalition Clears Up Misconceptions on PEW (12/20/2012) - In a memo that was circulated to Kentucky’s legislators today, the Kentucky Public Pension Coalition clears up the misconceptions about PEW—and reveals the true motivations behind the organization’s involvement in Kentucky’s public pension system. Though Pew Research Center generally has … Continue reading
Kentucky Public Pension Coalition: Task Force Recommendation is Bad for State, Bad for Public Workers (11/20/2012) - Kentucky Public Pension Coalition: Task Force Recommendation is Bad for State, Bad for Public Workers Independent Actuary: “If it seems to be good to be true, it usually is” The Kentucky Public Pension Coalition responded to the Kentucky Public Pension … Continue reading
The Problem with PEW (12/20/2012) - Pew Research Center has developed a proposed new pension plan for Kentucky public employees. Though Pew Research Center generally has a solid reputation as an unbiased resource, their standing should not be conflated with that of Pew’s Public Sector Retirement … Continue reading
The Public Pension Debate (1/14/2013) - It’s easy to get lost in the jargon of the public pension debate: actuarially required contributions, COLAs, unfunded liability and inviolable contracts are on everyone’s mind these days. Almost every day there is another intentionally frightening report about how the … Continue reading