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Alaska's Pension Crisis: The High Cost of Senate Bill 78 and Smarter Solutions


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In this exciting episode of the "Must Read Alaska Show" podcast, host Ben Carpenter dives deep into Alaska's pension debate with Ryan Frost and Mariana Trujillo from the Reason Foundation. They break down the major issues surrounding Senate Bill 78 (SB 78), which proposes returning Alaska’s public pension system to a costly defined benefit plan.

The discussion kicks off with a fast-paced explanation of the differences between defined benefit (DB) and defined contribution (DC) systems. While DB plans offer a fixed retirement income, they’ve become unsustainable for many states and companies. Alaska’s pension system, still $7 billion in debt, is a perfect example of why DB systems are risky and expensive.

Frost and Trujillo slam the notion that SB 78 will boost public employee recruitment and retention, pointing out that Alaska’s public sector turnover is actually below the national average! They reveal that the proposed switch to a DB system would make retirement worse for most employees, despite adding billions in costs to the state.

Rather than returning to an outdated, expensive pension model, they argue Alaska should focus on strengthening its current DC system, potentially improving it for police and fire workers, while avoiding a massive pension crisis. With SB 78’s sky-high costs, Alaska needs to think smarter—before it faces an even bigger financial headache.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone concerned about Alaska’s financial future!

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