Track the policy issues that impact public pensions at the federal, state, and local levels. Find out how to submit articles on this topic here and explore advocacy resources from NCPERS.
Explore insights on the 119th Congress and Trump's executive actions, tax cuts, and budget reconciliation impacts on state and local pension plans. Continue Reading
Sen. Deb Fischer honored as NCPERS 2024 Policymaker of the Year for advancing public safety workforce solutions via the Recruit and Retain Act. Continue Reading
Defined benefit pensions are vital for recruiting and retaining public safety professionals, ensuring experienced firefighters and police officers stay longer and retire securely. Continue Reading
Canada is exploring pension investing rule changes to promote "asset recycling," enabling pension funds to invest in infrastructure like airports and utilities, boosting capital for public projects. Continue Reading
The Social Security Fairness Act repeals WEP-GPO, boosting retirement benefits for 6.5M public sector workers. Awaiting President Biden's signature. Continue Reading
Explore Washington’s 2025 policy outlook with insights on tax law, pension plans, and advocacy strategies shaping public retirement systems and first responder benefits. Continue Reading
Discover the impact of the AIMCo board shakeup on pension management, labor trust, rising costs, and lessons for public sector pension plans. Continue Reading
Los Angeles Fire and Police Pension Dept. ends its Emerging Markets account due to geopolitical risks, low returns, and high fees, reallocating to developed markets and alternatives. Continue Reading
Historic House vote passes bill to repeal WEP-GPO Social Security penalties impacting public sector pensions. Senate action and advocacy efforts next. Continue Reading
Explore the 2025 tax debate on the expiration of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), its impact on federal revenues, retirement provisions, and first responder benefits. Continue Reading
Explore strategies to improve U.S. retirement security by expanding pension access, advocating policy, and educating on public pension benefits and challenges. Continue Reading
Explore the Supreme Court’s Macquarie Infrastructure decision clarifying that pure omissions aren’t actionable under Rule 10b-5(b), impacting securities litigation and disclosure practices. Continue Reading
