JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi lawmakers hoped to tackle the issue of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) this Legislative Sessions. However, this year's effort, House Bill 1590, died in the Mississippi Senate this week. The bill would have restructured the PERS Board to consist of only political appointments while also halting the 2% employer [.]
Local leaders say letting the PERS bill die will have impacts on more than public employees and retirees wlbt.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from wlbt.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
'If no action is taken, the proposed 5%-10% increase . will also have the effect of limiting government services, eliminating state and local government employees.' Speaker White