Kentucky pension system will continue to see decline before rebounding, system officials say
The state’s largest pension system covering state, police, fire, and county employees is continuing to see a decline in funding attributed to a spike in…
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New Senate Education Chair Max Wise says education funding will be priority in 2018 as state continues to struggle with pension crisis
As the end of 2017 quickly approaches, state Sen. Max Wise said pension reforms should likely wait until the 2018 regular session and added funding…
Pension reform proposal offers opportunity to address growing pension crisis, Chamber President says
As a special session to tackle public pension reforms is expected in the coming weeks, policy groups discussed the proposal presented by the governor and…
Bevin says new retirement benefits will be competitive, addresses concerns about reform plan
In an exclusive sit down interview with The Bottom Line Tuesday, Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin discussed the details of the pension reform plan released last…
Pension reforms will uphold commitments and make same changes to legislative system, Leader Shell says
Ahead of details being released on a plan for pension reforms expected this fall, House Majority Leader Jonathan Shell says legislative leadership and the Bevin…
Chamber reaction to pension reform recommendations and Chamber of the Year win on Pure Politics
As discussions on what pension reform will look like in Kentucky ramp up ahead of a special session expected later this fall, Kentucky Chamber Communications…
House Speaker Jeff Hoover says potential special session will primarily focus on reforms to pension systems
Speaking to the Russell County Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, Speaker of the House Jeff Hoover discussed the success of the 2017 General Assembly and…
Inviolable contract should be honored but structural changes needed, Ky. Chamber Pension Task Force Chair tells legislators
The business community would like to see pension reforms take shape that will honor the promises made to Kentucky’s state workers while also shoring up…
Legislative leaders say letter from Bevin answers some special session questions, but still waiting on plan for reforms
After Gov. Matt Bevin sent a letter to all legislators Tuesday setting a timeline for a special session on tax and pension reform, legislative leaders…
State Senator says final phase of pension audit coming soon, panel discusses potential changes to systems
The final phase of an audit being conducted on the state’s pension systems will be released at the in the coming months, allowing for serious…