Beech Tree News Network

The Kentucky Public Pensions Authority announced on Monday that earnings for their funds exceeded expectations for the fiscal year that ended June 30. According to their report, Kentucky’s pension and insurance funds for state and local government employees and the state police collectively earned an investment return of 25% net of fees during the fiscal year, pushing the total KPPA assets to $22.7 billion. * * * Members of the U.S. military would be required to have the COVID-19 vaccine beginning Sept. 15, under a plan announced by the Pentagon Monday and endorsed by President Joe Biden. * * * The Federal Bureau of Investigation is holding an event in Louisville later this month, with the aim of having more diversity in their workforce. * * *