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By: Ryan Muller, Legislative Analyst, Williams & Jensen As Congress continues to gather proposals, momentum will continue to grow toward a future SECURE Act 3.0. Amid the scramble to find a solution to the looming expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits at the end of... Continue Reading
By: Neil Hrab For members of the large Canadian public sector pensions, one item of interest in the federal budget was the government's effort to entice those organizations to invest more domestically -- specifically in Canada's tech and life sciences sector. Changes to the laws and regulations... Continue Reading
It's expected that the House and Senate tax-writing Committees – House Ways & Means and Senate Finance – will use 2026 to gather bipartisan proposals that ultimately would comprise a SECURE Act 3.0. Continue Reading
With no end in sight for the federal government shutdown, Democrats continue to push for the extension of the expiring tax credits for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) health care premiums. This week, beneficiaries are also beginning to receive letters for their insurance companies with information... Continue Reading
Regardless of where you live, staying informed about federal policy developments is essential. These decisions, no matter the party in power, often have significant ripple effects on state and local budgets and, ultimately, on public pensions.By: Hank Kim, Executive Director, NCPERSGiven NCPERS... Continue Reading
Explore the implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) for public pension funds: unravel tax reforms, expanded spending, and heightened debt pressures—and learn how these shifts may affect fund strategy, interest rates and fiscal outlooks. Continue Reading
This fall, Congress faces another fiscal year without enacted funding bills as uncertainty looms over potential shutdowns and the fate of key economic and tax policy decisions. By: Tony Roda, Williams & Jensen Daylight savings time ends on Sunday, November 2, ushering in the colder winter... Continue Reading
Learn how Trump’s 2025 Executive Order aims to expand fiduciaries’ access to alternative investments in 401(k) plans, reducing litigation risks and boosting retirement returns. Continue Reading
Explore how partisan politics threaten retiree security by interfering with public pension investments, risking returns, increasing costs, and undermining long-term stability. Continue Reading
House Republicans plan a second budget reconciliation package to advance President Trump's agenda before the 2026 midterms, focusing on deficit reduction, health care, and tax reforms. Continue Reading
Explore a comprehensive 50-state review of state constitutional protections for public pension benefits, highlighting contract principles and the California Rule. Continue Reading
California Supreme Court reviews LACERA v. County of Los Angeles, focusing on pension boards' independent authority over personnel compensation to protect trustee independence. Continue Reading
