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Get out of the way, politicians. Let the teachers have their say!
David Pepper attended the meeting of the STRS Ohio Retirement Board on May 15, 2024. Here's his Pepperspective on the mess at STRS. It...
STRS Ohio Watchdogs
May 15, 20241 min read
Ohio AG files lawsuit to remove two state teachers' pension board members
STRS Ohio oversees about $90 billion invested on behalf of 500,000 teachers and retirees Key Points State law allows the attorney general...
STRS Ohio Watchdogs
May 15, 20242 min read
Make your voice heard!
The STRS Ohio Retirement Board will be meeting on May 15 & 16, 2024. If you cannot attend the Board meetings in person, please attend via...
STRS Ohio Watchdogs
May 14, 20241 min read
The real story on the Ohio teacher pension fund is not a ‘red flag.’ It’s a debate about investment strategy: Today in Ohio
"It's a battle for the future of the fund by people who want to get a better return and we ought to treat this in a much more adult like...
STRS Ohio Watchdogs
May 13, 20241 min read
Teacher-backed candidate wins seat on Ohio retirement board
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – With multiple investigations launched into the State Teachers Retirement System, results for its latest election...
STRS Ohio Watchdogs
May 12, 20242 min read
Blade Editorial Board: STRS reformers targeted
Gov. Mike DeWine sees a “red flag” in the resignation of fiduciary governance adviser Aon at the State Teachers Retirement System of...
STRS Ohio Watchdogs
May 12, 20243 min read
Teachers Again Demand Reform in Landslide Victory
Michelle Flanigan elected in sixth straight victory for reform candidates COLUMBUS, OH – Ohio active teachers elected high school...
STRS Ohio Watchdogs
May 11, 20241 min read
State opens another investigation into STRS pension fund
One day before results will be announced in the latest election for the board of the state teacher’s retirement system, yet another...
STRS Ohio Watchdogs
May 10, 20241 min read
Gov. signals looming scandal at teachers’ pension fund
After years of complaints about gold-plated salaries, billions in investment fees and lackluster returns, things seem poised to hit the...
STRS Ohio Watchdogs
May 9, 20242 min read
The Blade Editorial: STRS got fired
The State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio needs a new fiduciary governance adviser. The $92 billion retirement fund for 500,000 Ohio...
STRS Ohio Watchdogs
May 5, 20242 min read
Vote by May 6th for STRS Ohio Board Election
STRS Ohio Watchdogs endorse Michelle DAndrea Flanigan for the contributing seat on the STRS Ohio Retirement Board Deadline for voting is...
STRS Ohio Watchdogs
May 4, 20241 min read
Ohio State Teachers loses Aon as consultant amid board turmoil
Ohio State Teachers’ Retirement System, Columbus, has lost Aon as a governance consultant after the firm resigned from the assignment,...
STRS Ohio Watchdogs
May 2, 20242 min read
“I felt like they, again, pulled the rug out from underneath us.”
Watch the video at https://www.nbc4i.com/news/the-spectrum/the-spectrum-strs-battle-continues-bidens-fentanyl-bill/ The Spectrum: STRS...
STRS Ohio Watchdogs
Apr 29, 20241 min read
STRS members fear what legal fight could bring to board
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Some board members of the State Teachers Retirement System believe its last board meeting ended improperly in an...
STRS Ohio Watchdogs
Apr 24, 20242 min read
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ORTA calls for removal of STRS Board Chair
"The illegal behavior of Chairman Dale Price and the senior STRS staff is unacceptable. With news cameras recording every moment, a group...
STRS Ohio Watchdogs
Apr 24, 20242 min read
Advocates for major reform at Ohio State Teachers gain board majority after court ruling
An Ohio Court of Appeals has restored an ousted Ohio State Teachers’ Retirement System trustee to its board, tilting the majority to...
STRS Ohio Watchdogs
Apr 23, 20241 min read
Ousted STRS member makes dramatic return to board, armed with court order
NBC4's camera was rolling as Steen arrived at the STRS board meeting during an executive session, armed with a certified copy of a court...
STRS Ohio Watchdogs
Apr 20, 20241 min read
Appeals court orders reinstatement of ousted teachers pension board member
COLUMBUS — A state appeals court on Thursday unanimously found that Gov. Mike DeWine did not have the authority to remove teachers...
STRS Ohio Watchdogs
Apr 18, 20244 min read
Request for STRS Ohio Public Records: Denied!
On or about February 27, 2024, an Ohio teacher requested copies of any and all petitions (the “Petitions”) submitted for the 2024...
STRS Ohio Watchdogs
Apr 14, 20241 min read
Scott Sloan Podcast: Robin Rayfield
Is the Ohio teachers pension fund running out of money? Scott Sloan is joined by retired teacher and Ohio Retirement for Teachers...
STRS Ohio Watchdogs
Apr 13, 20241 min read
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