Most state retirees stay in CA, but more are taking their pensions elsewhere

Over the last six years, the number of people receiving CalPERS pensions outside of California has marginally, but steadily, ...
The Yazoo Herald

Senate wants $1 billion directed to PERS over the next decade

State Senator Daniel Sparks explained on the floor that the PERS unfunded liability is about $26 billion, $6 billion of which ...

Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann addresses education, PERS, GCRF in 2026 legislative session

Both the state House and Senate are back in session in Jackson. Hugh Keeton had a chance to sit down with Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann as the 2026 State Legislative Session begins.
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Mississippi Senate committee passes bill to address PERS shortfall

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Lawmakers returned to the Mississippi State Capitol on Tuesday for the 2026 Legislative Session. Several bills were passed out of committees in the Senate, including a bill ...
WLOX

Legislative leaders ask about suspending PERS ’13th check’ increases, though they say it’s unlikely

The possibility of temporarily pausing or reducing the annual 3% cost of living increase Mississippi’s state and local government retirees receive was discussed recently by legislative leaders. The ...
Yahoo

Mississippi lawmakers, state retirement leaders disagree over bill to take over PERS system

The Public Employment Retirement System of Mississippi is not on life support. That was the message PERS leadership told senators Wednesday during a hearing at the Mississippi State Capitol to address ...