Posted by Jeremy Alford on May 22, 2012Reasons to Worry?Potential conflicts and a growing interest in hedge funds have some eyeing Louisiana’s public retirement [...]Read more
Posted by Kevin Kane on May 22, 2012The Case for Pension ReformThe complex nature of the retirement system tends to obscure the importance of pension reform. This has [...]Read more
Posted by Editor on May 2, 2012A Work in ProgressGov. Bobby Jindal’s proposals to boost employee contributions, alter benefit calculations and increase [...]Read more
Posted by Kevin Kane on April 26, 2012The Truth About Cash Balance Pension PlansCritics of Governor Jindal’s proposed “cash balance” pension plan for state employees have made a number [...]Read more
Posted by Editor on September 20, 2011Special Report: Legacy of a LoopholeA retire-rehire program for teachers was approved by lawmakers 10 years ago, but today more than half of [...]Read more
Posted by Jamison Beuerman on May 11, 2011Commentary: Police Pension Funds Blown on Bad Investments, Taxpayers Stuck With BillMPERS gambled with public money, and lost. If this were a private company, these disastrous mistakes [...]Read more
Posted by Editor on April 13, 2011Research: Looming Pension Crisis IgnoredThe Pelican Institute's latest research compares Louisiana's pension crisis Wisconsin's. Despite less [...]Read more
Posted by Kevin Mooney on March 17, 2011Jindal’s Call for Increased Pension Contributions Could Alleviate Future Budget WoesLawmakers in both parties have been critical of Gov. Bobby Jindal's proposal to increase state employee [...]Read more
Posted by Editor on February 16, 2011City Business Op-Ed: Government Pensions Taking Toll on Louisiana’s Financial Stability"While the $1.6 billion shortfall is a legitimate concern, a greater danger lurks beneath the surface and [...]Read more