Bluegrass Institute’s Jim Waters is guest Tuesday on ‘Brooks & Company’

STAFF REPORT

Monday, Aug. 19, 2013, 11:55 p.m. – Jim Waters, the president of the Bluegrass Institute for Public Policy Solutions, will be the guest on Tuesday’s edition of “Brooks & Company” airing 11 to noon on 1320 WBRT, 97.1 FM and streaming live online at www.NelsonCounty Gazette.com and www.WBRT Country.com.

Waters will talk about education choice and an new report by the American Legislative Exchange Council that offers suggestions for states struggling with unfunded pension liabilities. The report echoes a report released this spring by the Bluegrass Institute that highlighted steps state lawmakers need to take to rescue the state workers’ retirement plans from insolvency.

The report, “Future Shock Solutions: 16 steps to treat Kentucky’s public pension ailment”  stands in stark contrast to the steps taken during the 2013 session of the Kentucky General Assembly that addressed the public retirement systems’ $34 billion unfunded liability. To download the report, click here.

Tune in and listen, 11 to Noon Tuesday to 1320 WBRT, 97.1 FM or streaming live online.

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