Ohio passes anti-ESG bill, which would ban investments in state pensions

So far, 17 states have passed laws to limit environmental, social and governance investing, and there have been over 150 bills on ESG investing in 37 states.

By Lynn Cavanaugh | December 16, 2024 at 11:20 AM

Last week, the Ohio House of Representatives passed an anti-ESG investment bill that limits the state’s five public pension funds from environmental, social and governance investing.

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1 More ‘qualified default investment alternatives’ in retirement plans: ERISA Advisory Council

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3 Cap on employer health tax exclusion? New House bill coming soon

4 In 2025, employers can’t afford to ignore digestive health benefits

5 Workers drowning in emails causing email anxiety, burnout

UnitedHealth agrees to $69M settlement in lawsuit over ‘low-performing’ 401(k) funds

Gen X has $2M retirement goal, but only $100,000 saved: Advisors are closing the gap

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