Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia Pension Crisis: RichmondFebruary 8, 2017How are cities across California responding to the ballooning cost of pensions in the state? CALmatters Reporter Judy Lin explores a case study in Richmond where priority police and library services are already being cut. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezReporter Tells Stories Of California Retirees Struggling With PensionNovember 29, 2016In our ongoing series on California’s Pension Crisis, we hear the stories of some retirees who argue the benefits aren’t excessive. Reporter Sam Harnett guides us through the tales of three California retirees. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCALmatters Explains How Governor Brown's Pension Reform Plan Failed To Move ForwardNovember 3, 2016Gov. Jerry Brown was confident his-12 point plan could reform California’s pension crisis. Five years later, the state’s unfunded liabilities continue to pile up with little change. CALmatter’s Judy Lin explains why the plan failed to progress. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia’s Pension Crisis: What Can We Learn From Illinois? October 13, 2016As California continues to navigate the shaky waters of funding billions in state pensions, Illinois could serve as an example of what to avoid. WBEZ’s Dan Weissmann and Cheryl Eason from CalPERS have different opinions on the comparison. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezExploring The Pension Crisis In CaliforniaSeptember 19, 2016When California lawmakers cut a deal to increase public employee pensions, the state had a very different economic climate. We’ll talk with LA Times reporter Jack Dolan about the pension gap and what he’s learned about it. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
