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Are Pension Trusts the Answer to California Local Government Pension Problems
As California local governments face skyrocketing pension costs, some are looking at Section 115 Trusts as a way to pay down unfunded liabilities.
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The Revival of Revenue-Risk Highway Public-Private Partnerships
Two of the largest problems facing state governments are aging infrastructure needing significant investment and seriously under-funded public pension systems.
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How Republican Tax Reform Could Cause You to Sit in More Traffic
The House bill makes the mistake of killing tax-exempt private activity bonds for transportation projects. Killing these bonds will destabilize bond markets and derail infrastructure projects across the country.
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Michigan Municipalities Face a Retirement Benefit Crisis
There is a serious need for Michigan to address its local OPEB and pension debt
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State Funded Ratios Over Time
The evolution in funded ratios for state pension plans from 2001-16
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Public-Private Partnerships and the Forthcoming Trump Infrastructure Plan
Although the specifics of the White House infrastructure plan are still murky
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There Isn’t a Teen E-Cigarette Epidemic
E-cigarettes are a safer alternative to smoking and any federal e-cigarette policies should focus on how to save lives and improve public health.
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How Transportation Can Be Improved in Sarasota
It might make sense to offer transit vouchers for ride-sharing and paratransit services.
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House Republicans’ Tax Bill Threatens Private Infrastructure Investment
One of the provisions in the emerging House tax reform bill could devastate private investment in transportation infrastructure.
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The Legalities of Pension Reform: How Do You Get There From Here?
Different legal regimes in different states impose different constraints on the pension reform process
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Pension Reform Should Consider Employee Needs, Workforce Objectives
Retirement plan designs need to evolve with employee preferences, workplace trends