Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Michelle Lawson’s organization
Sep 16, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Board Of Administration Meeting Agenda
The agenda includes the Chief Executive Officer's briefing on personnel and performance matters, committee reports from various functional areas including investments, pension and health benefits, finance, and risk and audit. Additional items include proposed decisions by administrative law judges, petitions for reconsideration, the Chief Executive Officer's incentive award and base salary, updates on state and federal legislation, and discussions regarding litigation matters.
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CalPERS Board of Administration Board of Administration Meeting
The meeting featured reports from the Risk and Audit Committee regarding audit and compliance performance, followed by an executive session. Key discussion topics included the President's report on leadership transitions and acknowledgments of stakeholder and staff support. The CEO's report provided a ten-year retrospective on investment strategy, confirming the retention of the 6.8% discount rate and noting significant improvements in employer funded status. Additionally, the meeting highlighted the growing participation and objectives of the Pathways for Women conference series.
Sep 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Calpers Board Of Administration Board Of Administration Meeting
The Board of Administration meeting included a closed session and an investment committee segment. The primary focus of the public session was on comments from stakeholders regarding the Board's investment portfolio. Participants expressed concerns about financial exposure to companies such as Tesla, SpaceX, and Palantir, highlighting risks associated with corporate leadership, political activities, and potential impacts on pension funds. Union representatives urged the Board to consider divestment or to meet with them to discuss mitigating these risks. Additionally, the Board discussed the procedural change of moving public comment sections to the beginning of the meeting agenda.
Sep 9, 2026·BoardMeeting
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California Horse Racing Board Regular Meeting
The Board discussed the license application for the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club's upcoming fall meet, addressing concerns regarding coastal flooding and equine safety. Approval was granted for the advance deposit wagering license renewal for Xpressbet, LLC. The Board also reviewed amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code, specifically adding the Public Information Officer position. A broader discussion focused on the future and challenges of the horse racing industry, exploring technological innovations like hackathons to boost engagement, while addressing concerns regarding industry decline and animal welfare. Additionally, reports were received from the Executive Director and the Equine Medical Director regarding handle statistics, regulatory testing, and safety monitoring technology.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
