Category: VRS

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Which New Laws Affect VRS?

May 2024

Our legislative summary covers the 2024 laws enacted that affect VRS-administered plans and benefits.

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Watch: VRS in 2022

January 2023

In 2022, VRS celebrated 80 years of serving those who serve others. Through the decades, the VRS team has consistently worked t...

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VRS Gets High Marks in Peer Benchmarking Study

November 2022

VRS remains in the high-service, low-cost category compared to its peers, according to an annual study from CEM Benchmarking...

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VRS Reports 0.6% Investment Return for Fiscal Year 2022

September 2022

The Virginia Retirement System reported a 0.6% return, net of fees, on its investment portfolio for fiscal year 2022, ending...

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General Assembly Update: Which Laws Impact VRS?

May 2022

While 2022 Special Session I continues, several bills affecting VRS have been signed into law by the governor, including...

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Learn More About VRS’ Long-Term Investment Strategy

April 2022

The value of the VRS Trust Fund exceeded $100 billion for the first time in fiscal year 2021. VRS ranks as the 17th largest...

Public Service Recognition Week

Celebrate Public Service Recognition Week, May 1-7

April 2022

Celebrated the first full week in May, Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW) recognizes those who have chosen public service...

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Eighty Years of Serving Those Who Serve Others

March 2022

The Virginia Retirement System began operations in 1942, replacing a fund for retired teachers that traced its origins to 1908...

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General Assembly Considers Bills Affecting VRS

February 2022

The 2022 Virginia General Assembly is in session. You can track all VRS-related House and Senate bills on our legislation webpage.