Nov 20 Economy Louisville Plan To Use Surplus Funds For Pensions Makes Sense, Expert Says Pension plans in Hawaii and Rhode Island have successfully used surplus money to increase their funding levels. By Amina Elahi Nov 20 Economy Louisville Plan To Use Surplus For Pensions Makes Sense, Expert Says Amina Elahi
Nov 4 Economy Murray Energy’s Bankruptcy Could Bring Collapse Of Coal Miners’ Pensions Some lawmakers worry that the combined impact of coal company bankruptcies could cause a domino effect for other multi-employer pensions. By Becca Schimmel, Ohio Valley ReSource Nov 4 Economy Murray Energy’s Bankruptcy Could Bring Collapse Of Miners’ Pensions Becca Schimmel, Ohio Valley ReSource
Aug 29 Community Kentucky Supreme Court Says Nonprofit Must Pay Pension Liability Louisville mental health provider Centerstone owes an estimated $130 million to the Kentucky Retirement Systems, which manages the state's pension fund. By Associated Press Aug 29 Community Kentucky Supreme Court Says Nonprofit Must Pay Pension Liability Associated Press
Aug 27 Politics Auditor: Kentucky Pension Agencies Not Following Transparency Law Auditor Mike Harmon says pension agencies aren’t properly disclosing how they invest their money and how much they pay investment managers. By Ryland Barton Aug 27 Politics Auditor: Kentucky Pension Agencies Not Following Transparency Law Ryland Barton
Aug 26 Politics Kentucky’s Worst-Funded Pension Fund Shows Signs Of Turnaround Officials say that after massive infusions of cash into the pension system by the legislature in recent years, things could be looking up. By Ryland Barton Aug 26 Politics Kentucky's Worst-Funded Pension Fund Shows Signs Of Turnaround Ryland Barton
Jul 23 Politics Bevin’s Pension Bill Continues To Advance In Special Legislative Session Gov. Bevin’s pension bill continues to advance through the Republican-led legislature, easily passing the Senate’s State Government Committee on Tuesday. By Ryland Barton Jul 23 Politics Bevin's Pension Bill Continues To Advance In Special Session Ryland Barton
Jul 20 Politics Lawmakers Advance Bevin’s Pension Bill During Special Session Republican leaders say the measure could pass out of the legislature by Wednesday. By Ryland Barton Jul 20 Politics Lawmakers Advance Bevin's Pension Bill During Special Session Ryland Barton
Jul 20 Kentucky Politics Distilled Kentucky Politics Distilled: Special Session Begins Gov. Matt Bevin’s special legislative session on pensions is finally taking place and Democrats think he’s tied the legislature’s hands. By Ryland Barton Jul 20 Kentucky Politics Distilled Kentucky Politics Distilled: Special Session Begins Ryland Barton
Jul 19 Politics Lawmakers Return To Frankfort For Special Session On Pensions Lawmakers will consider Bevin’s proposal to help regional universities and “quasi” state agencies deal with a massive spike in pension costs. By Ryland Barton Jul 19 Politics Lawmakers Return To Frankfort For Special Session On Pensions Ryland Barton
Jul 18 Politics Gov. Bevin’s Special Legislative Session On Pensions Starts Friday Bevin issued the official proclamation for the session Thursday, summoning lawmakers to Frankfort and laying out what he hopes will pass into law. By Ryland Barton Jul 18 Politics Gov. Bevin's Special Legislative Session On Pensions Starts Friday Ryland Barton
Jun 4 Arts and Culture National Musician’s Union Pension Cuts Could Impact Louisville Performers Officials with the American Federation of Musicians and Employers' Pension Fund say the fund is nearing "critical and declining" status. By Ashlie Stevens Jun 4 Arts and Culture Musician's Union Pension Cuts Could Impact Louisville Performers Ashlie Stevens
Jun 3 Politics Bevin, Lawmakers Differ On ‘Onus’ Of Rallying Pension Bill Support Gov. Matt Bevin and leaders of Kentucky’s legislature are going back and forth over who’s in charge of rallying support for a new pension bill. By Ryland Barton Jun 3 Politics Bevin, Lawmakers Differ On 'Onus' Of Rallying Pension Bill Support Ryland Barton
May 31 Kentucky Politics Distilled Kentucky Politics Distilled: Bevin Pension Bill Still Lacks Support Gov. Bevin still needs votes for his pension bill. Meanwhile, Lt. Gov. Hampton battles "dark forces" after the firing of one of her staffers. By Ryland Barton May 31 Kentucky Politics Distilled Kentucky Politics Distilled: Bevin Pension Bill Still Lacks Support Ryland Barton
May 30 Politics Clock Is Ticking For Bevin To Call Special Session On Pensions Republicans control the state House of Representatives, but Gov. Bevin has had a hard time cobbling together support for his proposal. By Ryland Barton May 30 Politics Clock Is Ticking For Bevin To Call Special Session On Pensions Ryland Barton
May 3 Kentucky Politics Distilled Kentucky Politics Distilled: A New Pension Bill This week, Gov. Matt Bevin finished crafting a new version of the pension bill he vetoed last month and is trying to rally support. By Ryland Barton May 3 Kentucky Politics Distilled Kentucky Politics Distilled: A New Pension Bill Ryland Barton