Jun. 08, 2017
HARRISBURG – Rep. Eric Nelson (R-Hempfield) issued the following statement in response to the House approving changes to the state’s pension plan:
“This plan is the first step in implementing meaningful pension reform. It will stop the pension hole from growing; however, it does not address the considerable debt we have accrued, so our work is not done by any means. On the positive side, the bill will provide future employees with retirement security and allow them greater control of their savings. This shared risk plan is one of the strongest plans in the nation. It is huge for Pennsylvania, as it shifts the risk away from taxpayers and our school districts when the market takes a downturn.”
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pahousegop.com/pensionreform.aspx
The 57th Legislative District includes the following Westmoreland County communities: the city of Greensburg; the townships of Hempfield (part) and Salem; and the boroughs of Delmont, Hunker, New Stanton, South Greensburg, Southwest Greensburg and Youngwood.
Representative Eric Nelson
57th District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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