One-on-One: Pension system head talks funding woes and future of benefits in Kentucky
The Kentucky Retirement System (KRS) is seen as one of the worst-funded pension systems in the nation, with one of their plans sitting at only…
Pension reform
Legislature must act on pension woes in 2017, Kentucky Chamber President says
As Kentucky’s two largest pension systems continue to struggle, Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Dave Adkisson stressed to lawmakers Monday that something must be done…
Bowen says structural pension reforms possible in 2017, transparency being made into political issue
Once audits of the state’s ailing pension systems are completed by the end of the year, there could be time to work up legislation to…
Pension system transparency being pushed in pre-filed bill
As the state’s pension systems continue to struggle and calls for transparency get louder, Rep. James Kay (D-Versailles) announced Wednesday he has pre-filed a bill…
House GOP puts forth plan to fund pension systems without borrowing money
UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Noting the significance of the state’s pension crisis, the House Republican Caucus announced their plan to shore up the state’s retirement systems…
Kentucky’s public pension crisis explained in under three minutes
The Kentucky Chamber has unveiled a statewide awareness campaign aimed at educating Kentucky’s citizens about the impact the state’s public pension crisis is having on…