Louisiana Pensions Among Most Underfunded

By Trent Hill

11/29/2012

A study of the 100 largest public pension plans in the U.S. highlights Louisiana’s pension fund troubles.

TAGS: accrued liability, Bobby Jindal, cash balance, defined benefit, defined contribution, LASERS, Louisiana, Pension Reform, TRSL, UAl, unfunded accrued liabilities

The Truth About Cash Balance Pension Plans

By Kevin Kane

04/26/2012

Critics of Governor Jindal’s proposed “cash balance” pension plan for state employees have made a number of inaccurate claims. The current retirement systems have amassed an astonishing $18.9 billion in unfunded liabilities, but reform opponents defend the status quo with scare tactics while relying on a flawed report from the Legislative Auditor.

TAGS: Bobby Jindal, cash balance, defined benefit, legislature, Pension Reform, pensions, Retirement, Taxes

Louisiana’s Comeback Agenda

Louisiana’s Comeback Agenda is a bold vision for policy change in Louisiana. Given our economic and cultural assets, Louisiana should be an economic powerhouse. This agenda is the roadmap for how we get there. It’s intended to serve as a guide for lawmakers, candidates, and community leaders to spark discussion and debate toward proven policies that will...

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