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Texas Cities Take on More Pension Risk than the Rest of the Country
Taking more risks in asset allocation may pay off in some years, but also exposes pension funds to the possibility of major losses.
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Can Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies Save Fairfax County’s Pension Systems?
Investing public employee retirement assets into vehicles like the Blockchain Opportunities Fund is a risky response to pension systems that already assume high rates of investment returns and face unfunded liabilities.
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Sen. Cory Booker’s Record on School Choice Sets Him Apart From Many Other Democrats
Sen. Booker has a laudable track record as an advocate for educational freedom.
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Florida Suspends Far Too Many Driver’s Licenses
Florida needs to re-examine its system of suspending licenses as a punishment for things unrelated to driving and traffic safety.
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Health Care Problems in Prisons Won’t Go Away If Government Stops Using Private Providers
The problems and difficulties of administering health care services to over two million inmates in U.S. jails and prisons.
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Protecting Public Education and the Texas Teacher Retirement System
Unfunded pension promises will require diverting money from classrooms, teachers and school districts.
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The Retirement System of Alabama Acquires One of the Largest Newspaper Groups, Expanding its Non-Traditional Investments
RSA already has an extended pool of non-traditional investments—golf courses, airliners and the largest office building in New York City, 55 Water, are just some of them.
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Fort Worth Employees Vote for Meaningful Pension Reform
The changes to Fort Worth’s public pension plan focus on adjustments to both contributions and benefits.
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Two State Reports Suggest Fixes for Georgia TRS, But Are They Enough?
The Teachers Retirement System needs comprehensive reforms to ensure its long-term viability.