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Blade Editorial: Reform effort over
The reformers elected to the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio board have thrown in the towel on making the fundamental changes...
ORTA
Jun 19, 20253 min read
Ohio STRS’ 1.5% COLA ‘Doesn’t Go Far Enough,’ Says Retirement Group
State law requires a 2% COLA unless it would impair the fiscal integrity of the retirement system. The State Teachers Retirement System...
ORTA
Jun 16, 20252 min read
It may be time for the majority on this board to simply use their majority to force the changes desired.
Good morning, My name is Dr. Robin Rayfield, Executive Director of ORTA and a retired member of STRS. On behalf of ORTA, I welcome Board...
Robin Rayfield
Jun 13, 20252 min read
$96B Pension Crisis Looming Over Ohio Teacher Retirement System Has National Implications, Reform Advocates Say
Reform advocates warn that debt spirals like that currently gripping the Illinois pension system will happen in Ohio and other states if...
ORTA
Jun 12, 20255 min read
Free AMBA Webinar: All About Dental & Vision Plans
Join ORTA and our trusted benefits partner, AMBA, for a webinar on Tuesday, June 17th at 9:00 a.m. EST to explore why Dental and Vision...
ORTA
Jun 9, 20251 min read
The Spectrum with Colleen Marshall: Teachers’ retirement fund; Meta at the Statehouse; Ohio governor’s race
Lawmakers are looking to make changes to the board for the State Teachers Retirement System . “Our consultants get rich, our investors...
ORTA
Jun 2, 20251 min read
Colleen Marshall Investigates: Reforms to teacher pension fund hit roadblocks (Part 2)
"Sweeping changes could be on the way to the State Teachers Retirement System as Ohio lawmakers consider forcing teachers and retirees...
ORTA
May 30, 20251 min read
Colleen Marshall Investigates: Ohio lawmakers consider change to teacher pension fund (Part 1)
Ohio lawmakers are considering a sweeping change to the make up of Ohio’s teacher pension fund that could force retirees and teachers off...
ORTA
May 29, 20253 min read
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