Reports that the Oregon state Legislature confirmed Governor Ted Kulongoski's five appointees to the state's Public Employees Retirement System board. Significance of the appointments; Elements of the state pension reform program; Individuals confirmed on the reformed board; Approval of measure creating ...
Rather, it was inflated by endorsements by Nike and the Oregon Sports Network, ticket sales incentives and other perks, according to public records released to The Oregonian. Those are sweeteners few public employes get. And it’s a stretch to define some ...
The Perils of PERSThe Perils of PERSByline: The Register-GuardOn April 24, the Public Employees Retirement System mailed letters to 857 school districts, cities, counties and other Oregon governments warning them that their payroll costs will rise by an estimated 3.75 percent to 4.25 percent next...
PERS isn't one of the state's biggest agencies, but ranks among the highest profile because it administers a retirement system that is the subject of constant legislative tweaking, rancorous public debate andongoing legal battles. It takes in $2 billion in contributions from 900 public employers...
Portland city Commissioner Nick Fish visits with Gov. John Kitzhaber at the Oaks Park Labor Day Picnic on Monday where Kitzhaber denounced efforts to turn Oregon into a "right to work state." Unions are frustrated that Kitzhaber continues to push for public pension cuts. ...
Moro v. Oregon: Overturning Legislative Changes to the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Leaves Limited Options for a Cash Strapped StateGRIFFIN, THOMAS S.Oregon Law Review
PERS isn't one of the state's biggest agencies, but ranks among the highest profile because it administers a retirement system that is the subject of constant legislative tweaking, rancorous public debate andongoing legal battles. It takes in $2 billion in contributions from 900 public employers...