Tag: Matt Bevin
Kentucky Finally Passes a Pension Reform
Bill targeting quasi-governmental agencies gets state Senate OK, and Gov. Matt Bevin, its author, signs shortly after.
Kentucky House Narrowly Approves Gov.’s Pension Bill
Proposal is expected to pass in the Senate Wednesday.
Kentucky Tries to Head Off Looming Pension Crisis
Gov. Matt Bevin asks special session of legislature this time to revamp quasi-government agencies’ retirement plans.
Kentucky Left to Try, Try Again on Pension Overhaul
State senator, the running mate of GOP Gov. Bevin, vows to come up with an alternative to bill Bevin vetoed.
New Kentucky Pension Group Forms to Try Bypassing Stalemate
Bipartisan division will try to analyze the state’s funding gap and develop passable pension proposals by mid-February.
Fitch Rebuts Kentucky Governor’s Ratings Allegation
The agency says the state’s lack of pension overhaul won’t hurt its rating, despite Bevin’s warning.
Moody’s Takes Dim View of Kentucky Due to Pension Reform Mess
Ratings agency doesn’t downgrade the state but puts it on ‘credit negative’ status, which could portend trouble ahead.
Kentucky Lawmakers Balk at Bid to Push Through Thwarted Pension Overhaul
House members say $43 billion funding problem can’t be resolved over a “five-day session.”
Kentucky Gov. Calls Special Legislative Session to Address Pension Crisis
State house introduces two pension reform bills during late-night meeting.
Kentucky Supreme Court Strikes Down Pension Law
Hurried legislation tucked in a sewage bill ruled by court as unconstitutional.
If Pension Overturn Sticks, Kentucky GOP Plans to Pass a Reform Anyway
As the state Supreme Court mulls whether to reinstate the new Republican pension law, the party’s lawmakers look for a Plan B if they lose.
Kentucky Supreme Court Pension Hearing to Air on State Television
In the second televised high-court case, opponents A.G. Beshear and Gov. Bevin will testify.
Kentucky Supreme Court Will Weigh Controversial Pension Bill
Gov. Matt Bevin appealed the Circuit Court’s June ruling against his pension reform law.
Kentucky Judge Rejects Gov.’s Pension Ruling Request
Bevin has 30 days to file an appeal with state Supreme Court.