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Pennsylvania House Bill 2272: Making the state’s distilled spirits monopoly illegal
Pennsylvania HB 2272 would end the state-run liquor monopoly, but stops short of establishing a competitive, private market replacement.
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Senate Bill 10 undermines the Teacher Retirement System of Louisiana
SB10 is likely to weaken the Teachers’ Retirement System, which is already burdened with $9.3 billion in unfunded liabilities.
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The benefits of the pupil transportation policy reforms in Arizona’s SB 1630
Smaller, lower-cost vehicles would help students living in rural, geographically diverse areas of the state, but also assist urban families.
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Keeping politics out of public pension investing
Policies directing public pension systems to make politically-motivated investments can undermine fund governance and increase financial risk to future generations.
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Phoenix’s traffic congestion is expected to worsen despite $70 billion in transportation spending plans
Vehicle hours of delay spent in Phoenix's traffic congestion are expected increase by at least 50% at all times of day by 2050.
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A guide to customer-friendly tolling policies to help states rebuild highways and bridges
How states can implement customer-friendly tolling policies that address worries like double taxation and create genuine value for drivers and truckers.
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Expanding prefunding programs for the Arizona State Retirement System
Prefunding contributions for the Arizona State Retirement System could help ease the burden of rising pension costs on taxpayers.
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How to prepare your state today for the automated vehicles of tomorrow
States should begin updating vehicle regulations so that advancements in automated vehicle technology can improve safety, mobility, and transportation access for residents.
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Improving the Florida Retirement System’s Investment Plan through increased contributions
The combined 6.3% rate fails to meet private industry minimum standards and places Florida at the bottom of states that offer a defined contribution retirement plan option as a primary source of retirement income.
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Mississippi Public Employees’ Retirement System’s cost of living adjustment is negatively impacting solvency
The PERS COLA is not tied to inflation, serving more as an autopilot annual pay raise for retirees than a way to maintain retiree’s purchasing power throughout retirement.
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Three reasons to strengthen the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Mississippi (PERS)
Based on recent capital market forecasts it appears likely that investment returns will face significant headwinds over the next decade and underperform relative to pension plan assumed rates of return.
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Public Pension Glossary
Understand what pension terms and phrases mean
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How to Address Drivers’ Concerns About Toll Roads and Bridges
State leaders need to address drivers' concerns about the tolls they pay and where the money goes.
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Cash Balance Retirement Plan Would Offer Texas Workers Guaranteed Retirement Benefits
Both traditional defined benefit and cash balance retirement plan designs are examples of guaranteed return retirement plans that provide retirees a protected stream of lifetime income.
