Pension Policy
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Learn about pension policy in your state
Pension health
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Welcome to the Pension Policy Project, where you will find detailed information about state and local public pension situation in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. We provide explanations of proposed pension policy reforms and terms and definitions used in public policy discussions. The Pension Policy project on Ballotpedia will enlighten voters about the growing pension crisis in state and local governments and provide readers with the tools to engage in the public policymaking process.
- For a list of all pension articles on Ballotpedia see the Pension Policy Index.
Pensions on the ballot
Many states have drafted ballot measures in ongoing efforts to improve pension health across the country.
For a full list of pension-related ballot measures tracked by the Public Policy project, click here.Ballotpedia wants to keep you in the know. In our weekly newsletter, The Tap, we let you know the important things that happened last week, and what you should look for this week.