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Alaska lawmakers are on the brink of reviving a public pension system, with a bill now on Governor Mike Dunleavys desk. The bill, passed by the House and Senate, would offer defined benefit retirements to state employees, teachers, public safety workers, and municipal employees starting July 2027. The plan aims to address high turnover and vacancies straining services statewide. Proponents argue that this new plan avoids the pitfalls of the old pension, which collapsed in 2006 due to unfunded liabilities. The bill now awaits Governor Dunleavys decision, with a potential constitutional tweak looming over the effective date clause.
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