A new book has been written on public pensions. As reported in Governing, Alicia H. Munnell's, "State and Local Pensions: What Now?" compares state and local public pensions plan across the…
A recent study ranks state pensions based on their financial health, finding that some are more fiscally sound than others, as reported by Governing. A study by investment research firm Morningstar, Inc.,…
As reported in the New York Times, Rhode Island’s Superior Court is currently hearing a case on whether the recent sweeping pension overhaul enacted by the state may stand. State…
State Treasurer Nancy Kopp wrote an article on the rate of return for the State Retirement Agency's January issue of Retiree News and Notes. The article, "Assumed rate of return:…
On January 23, the Executive Director and Chief Investment Officer of the State Retirement Agency briefed the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee. The Executive Director presented a summary of the…
In a news conference this week, House Republicans announced a package of pension legislation to "revamp" the system and put it on "better footing." As reported by the Baltimore Sun…
MACo staff testified today in support of a bill that would add one county member to the State Retirement and Pension System Board of Trustees. House Bill 390, State Retirement…
As reported earlier on Conduit Street, the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System Board of Trustees recommended legislation to remove a deduction for administrative fees charged to some employers in…
