Earlier this year, we asked readers of PERA on the Issues to weigh in on the kind of content they would like to see.
Now the results are in!
Readers told us that they would like to see more coverage of legislation and politics (61 percent of respondents said this), health care (57 percent), and retirement security (57 percent).
When asked how they might describe PERA on the Issues, 61 percent of respondents said an “online resource about Colorado PERA” while 57 percent would tell a friend it provides “timely news on topics related to retirement and public employee benefits.” More readers said they heard about PERA on the Issues from other PERA publications than from any other source.
Survey respondents came from all five PERA divisions. While most respondents listed a Colorado ZIP code as their home address, a small minority lives in other states or even other countries, showing the wide reach of PERA on the Issues.
Finally, we asked readers how we could improve PERA on the Issues. Respondents offered a range of suggestions, from “it’s fine just like it is” to “help us to understand more about how these issues affect us” and “make issues at the Legislature easier to understand.”
We’ve read through each of the comments and we’re already finding ways to give readers more of what they want while making sure to keep elements we know are valuable.
To start, readers can now find a “Legislation” tab on the home page of PERA on the Issues. From there, information is available about the status of proposed bills and resources for contacting elected officials will be included when needed.
We are working to add more content about health care as it impacts and relates to PERA, too.
The reader survey provided valuable insight about what our readers need and want. But we’re always eager to get feedback. Comment on our articles, share them with friends, or send us your ideas directly.
PERA on the Issues is a resource for you, and we love to hear what you think.