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Retirement on Inside West Virginia Politics


Published on 2024-12-17 11:40:52 - MSN
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  • On this week's episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about Will Thompson's time in office, preparing for retirement, ski season and AARP's accomplishments. In Segment One, we talk to U.S.

The article from MSN discusses the current state of retirement benefits for public employees in West Virginia, focusing on the political and financial aspects as covered on the show "Inside West Virginia Politics." It highlights the ongoing debate about the sustainability of the state's Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), which has been a point of contention due to its unfunded liabilities. Key points include discussions on potential reforms like increasing employee contributions, adjusting retirement age, or modifying cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs). The segment also features interviews with state officials and union representatives, each presenting their views on how best to secure the retirement system's future while ensuring fairness for current and future retirees. The overarching theme is the balance between fiscal responsibility and maintaining adequate benefits for public servants.

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