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Colleen Marshall Investigates: Reforms to teach pension fund hit roadblocks (Part 2)

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Colleen Marshall Investigates: Reforms to teach pension fund hit roadblocks (Part 2)

Colleen Marshall Investigates: Reforms to teach pension fund hit roadblocks (Part 2)

Colleen Marshall Investigates: Ohio lawmakers consider change to teacher pension fund (Part 1)

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Colleen Marshall Investigates: Ohio lawmakers consider change to teacher pension fund (Part 1)

Colleen Marshall Investigates: Ohio lawmakers consider change to teacher pension fund (Part 1)

ORTA demands transparency surrounding investments and fees, moving the pension towards safer investments, and responsibly restoring lost benefits.

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ORTA demands transparency surrounding investments and fees, moving the pension towards safer investments, and responsibly restoring lost benefits.

ORTA demands transparency surrounding investments and fees, moving the pension towards safer investments, and responsibly restoring lost benefits.

I’m not sure what should be ORTA’s primary goal if it is not to pressure STRS to fulfill its obligation to the membership of the pension system.

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I’m not sure what should be ORTA’s primary goal if it is not to pressure STRS to fulfill its obligation to the membership of the pension system.

I’m not sure what should be ORTA’s primary goal if it is not to pressure STRS to fulfill its obligation to the membership of the pension system.

SUDDES: GOP leaders say Ohio can’t afford Fair School Funding Plan, yet money abounds for vouchers

May 212 min read

SUDDES: GOP leaders say Ohio can’t afford Fair School Funding Plan, yet money abounds for vouchers

SUDDES: GOP leaders say Ohio can’t afford Fair School Funding Plan, yet money abounds for vouchers

Toledo Blade Editorial: STRS chaos internal

May 192 min read

Toledo Blade Editorial: STRS chaos internal

Toledo Blade Editorial: STRS chaos internal

Preparing for Summer: Discounts & Benefits

May 182 min read

Preparing for Summer: Discounts & Benefits

Preparing for Summer: Discounts & Benefits

The mission of ORTA is to monitor, advocate for, and protect the pensions and benefits of its members.

May 172 min read

The mission of ORTA is to monitor, advocate for, and protect the pensions and benefits of its members.

The mission of ORTA is to monitor, advocate for, and protect the pensions and benefits of its members.

Comparing Ohio Pension Plans

May 173 min read

Comparing Ohio Pension Plans

Comparing Ohio Pension Plans

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The ongoing debate over Ohio's teacher pension fund

The ongoing debate over Ohio's teacher pension fund

The ongoing debate over Ohio's teacher pension fund

Today at noon on Cincinnati Edition! Dean Dennis, President of ORTA, will be a guest on Cincinnati Edition. Ohio’s State Teachers...

Jul 2, 20241 min read

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Governor DeWine’s Selective Red Flags and the STRS Ohio Pension System

Governor DeWine’s Selective Red Flags and the STRS Ohio Pension System

Governor DeWine’s Selective Red Flags and the STRS Ohio Pension System

STRS Ohio has eleven Board members; four are appointed, and teacher members elect seven. These elections end on the first Monday in May....

May 29, 20245 min read

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ORTA leaders confront STRS Ohio Board

ORTA leaders confront STRS Ohio Board

ORTA leaders confront STRS Ohio Board

ORTA's Executive Director, Robin Rayfield; President, Dean Dennis; and President-Elect, Stephen Seagrave confronted the STRS Ohio Board...

May 20, 20244 min read

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ORTA stands ready to help!

ORTA stands ready to help!

ORTA stands ready to help!

Dean Dennis, ORTA President, addressed the STRS Ohio Retirement Board during Public Participation on April 18, 2024. The STRS Ohio...

Apr 21, 20242 min read

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