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PERA bill draws fiery testimony from Treasurer Stapleton and talk of ‘gray-hairs’
A hearing this week aimed at modifying the composition of the PERA board devolved into attacks by Treasurer Walker Stapleton and a discussion over the role of older Coloradans. Stapleton, a Republican, testified on Senate Bill 158, which would restructure the board in an effort to bring greater accountability and performance. The bill passed the…
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PERA bill to shake up board membership has Colorado treasurer in its corner
Senate Bill 158 could shake up the PERA board that oversees Colorado’s $42 billion retirement fund for state employees and teachers, adding fewer representatives from the workforce, younger board members and more financial experts. Sen. Jack Tate of Centennial and Rep. Dan Nordberg are sponsoring the bill, but state Treasurer Walker Stapleton, a frequent PERA…