It is no secret. The Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) is in desperate circumstances, just as are so many pension systems across the nation. Overall, Arizona governmental units owe $6.3 billion to the pension fund. The debt continues to grow because of several factors, primarily, poor investment decisions, a much less than expected rate of return on fund investments over many years and a recent court decision (Fields case). A second pending court decision (Hall case) … [Read more...] about Yes, the State’s PSPRS Debt Can Be Solved
Oberg
Preparing for Wildfire Season in Prescott
Every year, come May and June, weather conditions converge to heighten the risk of wildfire – it gets hot, dry and windy. Add these conditions to weeds, brush, branches and trees, and all it takes is a spark to ignite fire’s rage. The City of Prescott takes this threat seriously. The Prescott Fire Department has already begun its annual fuels mitigation and education efforts, providing free fire assessments to residents who call 918-777-1700. These assessments consist of a review of your … [Read more...] about Preparing for Wildfire Season in Prescott