The turmoil at the state teachers pension fund has sparked a lawsuit and a board reshuffle – but a retired teachers’ group says they’ve been sounding off on this for years.
Studio guest is Robin Rayfield, Executive Director of the Ohio Retirement for Teachers Association.
Watch Karen Kasler's interview with Robin Rayfield online: https://youtu.be/bUTanJGxm38?si=xkJS4UdFZOStq2Ap
The State Of Ohio Show May 24, 2024
Season 24 l Episode 21 | 26m 45s
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