Collins would freeze, not cut, 13th checks for state workers

Bill Crawford — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 06:01:22 +0000

State Sen. Nancy Collins of Tupelo is courageously preparing legislation to address growing financial problems with the state retirement system (PERS). She said her goal was to start a conversation about PERS’ long-term sustainability. “This is the elephant in the room,” she told the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal. “We should not be afraid to talk [...]

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Lawmakers pass PERS policy change

Associated Press — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:33:13 +0000

JACKSON — The Mississippi Senate passed a bill Tuesday that aims to prevent “double dipping” by state employees who retire and then return to work as part-time or contract workers for the government. The bill would require state agencies to make a contribution to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) fund for those employees, even [...]

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Collins would freeze, not cut, 13th checks for state workers

Lawmakers pass PERS policy change