Millions of public workers are set to get higher Social Security benefits. Here's why
Public service workers, including some teachers, firefighters and police officers, may soon see their Social Security payments increase by hundreds of dollars monthly.
More than 100,000 Ohio retirees, public workers to get more money from Social Security
Change will impact retirees and public workers, including teachers, firefighters and police officers who also worked in private sector
Social Security Fairness Act signed into law by Biden, enhancing retirement benefits for millions
New law means police officers, teachers and others with public pensions will now collect their full Social Security benefits.
Public service workers celebrate repeal of laws cutting Social Security benefits
Over 2.8 million public service workers are set to receive increased Social Security payments following Biden's signing of the Social Security Fairness Act.
Biden signs bill to boost Social Security payments for some public sector workers
The Social Security Fairness Act eliminates two provisions that reduced Social Security benefits for some retirees who also received pension income.
Massachusetts public sector retirees celebrate signing of Social Security Fairness Act
Current and former public sector workers in Massachusetts are hailing the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act.
Biden Signs Law Raising Social Security Benefits For Teachers, Firefighters, And Public Sector Workers
President Joe Biden signed a new law on Sunday, boosting benefits for over 2.5 million Americans, including teachers, firefighters, and public sector workers. The legislation repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset,
Syrian caretaker government to hike public sector salaries by 400% next month
Syria's finance minister said on Sunday the government would hike salaries for many public sector employees by 400% next ...
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Public Matters: Brian Reed on the future or journalism
Town. Public Matters Reporter Amita Sharma spoke to Reed about how the podcast’s aftermath changed his views on journalism.
These works newly enter the public domain now that 2025 has officially begun
Works from 1929 and sound recordings from 1924 are now open to all in the U.S. This means all books, films, songs and art published throughout the Roaring 20s are without copyright protection, making ...
Beyond public lands: Harnessing the power of private stewardship for conservation success
The statistics clearly show that private lands are a cornerstone of conservation in the United States. By recognizing the ...
Portland Public Schools to vote on nearly $2B bond to modernize schools
The Portland Public Schools board is voting on a nearly $2 billion bond tonight.The bond would modernize Ida B. Wells, ...
'Threat to Public Welfare': Medical board suspends Tyler professional after fatal shooting at restaurant
The Texas Medical Board has suspended a Tyler medical professional after determining he poses "a continuing threat to public ...
Alabama police lieutenant killed while directing traffic outside church: 'True public servant'
Irondale police Lt. Mark Meadows died on Monday after he was hit by a truck while directing traffic outside Alabama's Church ...