US EditionFormer Ohio teachers' pension fund official says nothing inappropriate about relationship with investment firm
- The Minnesota Legislature adjourned for its annual break on April 11 after a busy week.
- Lawmakers worked to meet the April 11 deadline for fiscal bills to advance from originating committees.
- Several committees passed omnibus bills, including those focused on public safety and commerce, allocating funds for fiscal years 2026-27.
- Sen. Ann Rest said Minnesota could become a model for the rest of the country, regarding a social media tax proposal.
- Legislators considered diverse proposals, from teacher pensions to social media taxes, with significant implications for state funding and policy.
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Ex-Ohio teacher pension official says nothing inappropriate about relationship with investment firm
Wade Steen sitting at his desk in the STRS board room, hearing reformers thank him for his work. (Photo by Morgan Trau, WEWS.)A former public official and an investment firm are defending themselves after Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine spoke out about their conversations after our reporting exposed their close relationship. Former retired teachers’ pension fund board member Wade Steen argued that nothing was inappropriate about his behavior, claiming the…
Former Ohio teachers' pension fund official says nothing inappropriate about relationship with investment firm
A former public official and an investment firm are defending themselves after Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine spoke out about their relationship after our reporting exposed their close relationship. Former retired teachers' pension fund board member Wade Steen argued that nothing was inappropriate about his behavior, claiming the governor should be the one being looked into.In an exclusive one-on-one interview, the governor finally addressed the alleged …
Q&A: Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine stunned by teachers' pension fund behavior with firm accused of corruption
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is deeply concerned following a recent report by WCPO's sister station WEWS, in which they revealed hundreds of text messages of the relationship between a public official and an investment firm seeking to get access to tens of billions of dollars from the state. In an exclusive one-on-one interview, the governor finally addressed the alleged corruption scheme plaguing the retired teachers pension fund. You're still on this…
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Teacher pensions, social media tax and public safety: Last week in the Minnesota Legislature
ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Legislature had a busy week before letting out for its annual break on Friday, April 11. Teachers urge pension and retirement reform The Suburban Solutions Caucus (SSC) presented two teacher pension reform proposals during a hearing before the Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement on Tuesday, April 8. HF2318 would make teachers eligible for early retirement benefits at 60 years old instead of 62 and HF2329 w…
DeWine announces Super RAPIDS Grants to educational institutions - The Tribune
CCTC to receive $113,582 COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel, and Ohio Department of Higher Education Chancellor Mike Duffey announced that $8.3 million was awarded to 39 universities, community colleges, and career technical centers across Ohio through the latest round of Super RAPIDS grants. In Lawrence County, Collins Career Technical Center was awarded $113,582. Awardees will use this funding to update equipment to enhance…
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