Governor McKee Proposes 'Rule of 90' Pension Provision Amidst Re-election Campaign
Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee announced his intention to include the 'Rule of 90' provision in his fiscal 2028 budget proposal. This announcement was made on August 20, the first day of early voting for his re-election bid. The 'Rule of 90' would allow government employees to retire with full benefits if their age plus years of service total 90, provided they are at least 60 years old. This is a change from the current 'Rule of 95' policy, which resulted from 2011 pension reforms. The proposal aims to restore a benefit that was altered over a decade ago, allowing earlier retirement for eligible public employees, including teachers. Unions, such as the Rhode Island Council 94 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, the National Education Association of Rhode Island, and the Rhode Island Federation of Teachers and Health Professionals, have endorsed Governor McKee, representing a combined 34,000 teachers and government workers. 
