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Analysis: Public pension liabilities vastly outpacing contributions despite higher payments
Headline: U.S. Public Pension Plan Contribution Indices, 2006–2014
Publication: Society of Actuaries
Article Date: June 21, 2017
Contributions to public pension plans have increased in recent years, but their unfunded liabilities have increased more, according to an analysis by the Society of Actuaries released June 21st. Read article…
‘Aging in place’ tech helps seniors live in their home longer
Headline: ‘Aging in place’ tech helps seniors live in their home longer
Publication: USA Today
Article Date: June 24, 2017
“Nearly 90% of seniors want to stay in their own homes as they age, according to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP).” Read article…
Board Appoints Summer Stephan Interim District Attorney
Headline: Board Appoints Summer Stephan Interim District Attorney
Publication: County News Center
Article Date: June 20, 2017
“The Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday [June 20th] to appoint current Chief Deputy District Attorney Summer Stephan as interim District Attorney. She will replace District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis when she retires July 7.” Read article…
Who’s on Medicaid Might Surprise You
Headline: Who’s on Medicaid Might Surprise You: Medicaid provides health insurance for one in five Americans, but it could be cut as part of healthcare reform
Publication: Consumer Reports
Article Date: June 21, 2017
“Those who benefit from this $545-billion-a-year program are not so easily typecast. More than 70 million Americans, or 1 in 5, use this government program. And they come from all walks of life—including people you know.” Read article…
County Approves $25 Million to Ease Affordable Housing Shortage
Headline: County Approves $25 Million to Ease Affordable Housing Shortage
Publication: County News Center
Article Date: June 20, 2017
“The County Board of Supervisors approved three initiatives designed to increase the number of affordable housing units and decrease the homeless population in the region.” Read article…