Senate Approves $104 Million Raise For State Employees
The Senate has approved their version of a pay package for state employees, giving them 7% in raises in the...
Pensions
Democrat Senator Wants To Know Why The Minimum Wage Isn't $22 Per Hour
“If we started in 1960, and we said that, as productivity goes up — that is, as workers are producing...
Guest Post: Give State Employees A Choice On Pensions
HB 1452 was originally introduced and ultimately amended with a Do Pass recommendation out of committee and received a similar...
With Pension Fund Only 49% Funded, City Of Minot Considering Defined Contribution Plans
All over the country, defined benefits pension plans are crumbling. Public sector plans for state and municipal workers are under...
North Dakota House Votes To Give Public Workers Defined Contribution Pension Option
Under HB1452, introduced by Rep. Jim Kasper, would give new state hires the option of choosing a defined contribution pension...
ND Senate Bails Out Public Worker Pensions, But Authorizes Study For Move To Defined Contribution Plans
In his speech carrying SB2059 to the floor, Senator Dick Dever noted an alarming fact that I've written about before...
Rahm Emanuel Illustrates Why Public Pension Funds Ought To Be Eliminated
America has a pension crisis. Pension funds for teachers and public workers around the nation are in trouble, falling well...
