The omnibus pension bill that’s beginning its path through the Legislature puts the state’s ailing pension funds for police and firefighters back on the path to solvency.
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Pension fund rate of return will get scrutiny in 2012
State lawmakers are mulling a significant change to the state’s pension policy as they prepare for the 2012 legislative session.
Read More »Agreement would merge Minneapolis police and fire pensions into the state
At the heart of this year's omnibus pension bill is a proposal to merge the pension systems for Minneapolis police officers and firefighters into the state pension system. Pension costs are currently consuming large amount of the city's budget.
Read More »Kids’ summer meals kickoff event slated
The Minnesota Department of Education is looking for organizations willing to help feed hungry kids after school lets out for the summer.
Read More »MN pension mulls cut to retiree benefit increase
The board of a major Minnesota public pension plan has agreed to consider asking state lawmakers in 2010 to increase contributions and cut benefit increases to shore up its shaky finances.
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