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California’s Pension Betrayal | Business and Finance News

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California’s politicians are rolling back pension reforms Governor Jerry Brown put in place, handing new retirement perks to state workers — and taxpayers will pay the price later. With the state’s pension fund already under strain, these moves could add billions to long-term debt. Public unions are leveraging the AI market boom to push for benefits now, betting the market won’t cool — a risky gamble. Governor Newsom faces a tough call: stop it, or risk burdening future generations. This familiar cycle underscores the growing tension between public employee demands and fiscal responsibility — and the consequences could be costly for Californians. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/710a013419b11a58

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