Articles about the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) that may be useful to Massachusetts retirees
GOVERNOR APPROVES RETIREE BUDGET AMENDMENTS
July 9, 2012News3% State & Teacher COLA On $13k Base IncludedJULY 9, 2012: On Sunday, Governor Patrick signed the $32.6 billion ...Read More - GOVERNOR APPROVES RETIREE BUDGET AMENDMENTS
On pensions, Boston should avoid extra annual hike
June 24, 2012NewsBoston Globe Editorial, June 24, 2012:Read More - On pensions, Boston should avoid extra annual hike
COLAs: FOCUS OF GLOBE ARTICLE
June 18, 2012NewsPiece Fair But Incomplete PictureJUNE 18, 2012: Figures don’t tell the full story when pension cost-of-living increases ...Read More - COLAs: FOCUS OF GLOBE ARTICLE
Boston considers hike in retirees’ pensions
June 18, 2012NewsBy Andrew Ryan,Globe StaffJune 18, 2012: As cities and states across the nation take aim at public employee pensions ...Read More - Boston considers hike in retirees’ pensions
BUDGET DEBATE UNDERWAY IN HOUSE
April 25, 2012News3% COLA Approved & GIC Rates MaintainedAPRIL 25, 2012: This week, debate is underway in the House of Representatives over ...Read More - BUDGET DEBATE UNDERWAY IN HOUSE