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PSHB 1109 – Testimony, House Appropriations Comm 3-25-2019
RPEC Vice-President Nancy Heley testifies before the House Appropriations Committee on behalf of RPEC members. The House proposed budget PSHB 1109 included an increase in the PEBB Medicare Benefit from $168 to $183, but did not include the 3% COLA for Plan 1 members as proposed in the Governor’s budget proposal. Video from TVW.org
Read More »Pensions on Main Street from the National Public Pension Coalition
Public pensions are powerful economic engines for communities, states, and the national economy. Check out ProtectPensions.org to learn more.
Read More »SSB 6340 COLA Bill Passes the Senate – Video
SSB 6340 – a one-time increase to the PERS and TRS Plans 1 member monthly benefits of 2 percent up to a maximum of $62.50, passed the Senate on Wednesday – 48 yeas, 0 nays, 1 excused. Video includes floor debate by Senators Conway, Braun and Schoesler. Thank you to all who took the time to urge their Senator to push …
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