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Back in 2017, New Jersey decided to make the state lottery an “asset” for the pension plans.
As noted in yesterday’s post, it looks like the NJ Lottery took a hit, just as New Jersey needs more money for the pensions. [Hmm, ain’t that the way.]
So let me revisit my post on state lottery revenues from 2017. I’m heavily editing from the original [skipping a data quality discussion], and then adding...
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I have a lot of states I could continue to cover with their fiscal pressure due to COVID (and now rioting/looting).
I was considering doing either New York or Connecticut next, because I pay a lot of taxes to both states. And yes, I have heard plenty from both...
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In yesterday’s post, I ended with some coverage from the California Supreme Court case regarding some changes to what’s included in a pension formula.
I will repeat part of what was in yesterday’s post.
P&I Online: California High Court Hears Pension Reform Arguments:
The California Supreme Court is expected to issue...
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As mentioned before, I get emails (marypat.campbell@gmail.com) — and, unlike others, I do like getting emails correcting me on facts. I’m also fine with emails differing with me re: opinions, but facts are important because I like being right.
For me, being right isn’t about getting it right the first...
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Ok, I have had a tough week (don’t worry, it has nothing to do with you guys), so let me re-run a silly post.
I am not updating this one with additional data [except for Sean Bean’s current age].
This post originally ran in March 2017.
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I get email (marypat.campbell@gmail.com) – and often, it gives me a chance to revisit and sharpen an argument.
Excerpts from the email sent to me:
“If there is a court-supervised process, as with Detroit’s massive municipal bankruptcy that means all creditors will have to see cuts. Including pensioners.”
If I understand correctly, the...
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