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Lawmakers broke pensions
"While ORTA agees with the Blade editorial that Ohio's pensions need to move away from opaque, private equity investments, which...
ORTA Staff
Nov 25, 20242 min read
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State Teacher’s Retirement Board names new temporary leader
The State Teacher’s Retirement Board on Monday selected Aaron F. Hood as its interim executive director while the board looks for a...
ORTA Staff
Nov 18, 20242 min read
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STRS Board reduces required years of service for an unreduced retirement benefit to 33
The State Teachers Retirement Board has approved two benefit changes for active members retiring between June 1, 2025, and July 31,...
ORTA Staff
Nov 16, 20241 min read
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Rudy Fichtenbaum running for re-election to STRS Ohio Board
In spring 2025, STRS Ohio will hold an election for three seats on the STRS Ohio Retirement Board, including two contributing seats and...
ORTA Staff
Nov 8, 20242 min read
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ORTA Chapter Grants & Scholarships
Did you know that many ORTA chapters offer classroom grants, continuing education scholarships for teachers, and scholarships for...
ORTA Staff
Nov 3, 20241 min read
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Toledo Blade Editorial: Bonus for beneficiaries
Bonuses have a bad name with retirees of the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio, but not when the benefits finally swing their way....
ORTA Staff
Oct 31, 20243 min read
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ORTA Newsletter: October 2024
Greetings ORTA Members! This month’s newsletter is slightly delayed as we wanted to include any news from the October STRS Board...
ORTA Staff
Oct 22, 20248 min read
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The membership has spoken very loudly and clearly that change is necessary!
Dr. Robin Rayfield spoke to the STRS Ohio Retirement Board during Public Participation on October 17, 2024. My name is Dr. Robin...
Robin Rayfield
Oct 18, 20242 min read
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It’s time we demonstrate we are a top-tier pension system!
Dean Dennis addressed the STRS Ohio Retirement Board during Public Participation on October 17, 2024. I will read a quick section of the...
Dean Dennis
Oct 17, 20242 min read
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