Microsoft Corp. on Thursday announced what it called its "most significant investment in overall compensation" for its employees in its history, as it jostles to keep talent from fleeing to rival technology companies like Facebook, Google Inc. and Amazon.com Inc.

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North Carolina lawmakers went home for the weekend Thursday without an agreement on premiums for the health insurance plan for state workers, teachers and retirees, surpassing a deadline set by plan leaders.

Kansas legislators are beginning work next week on the final version of a bill dealing the long-term funding problems of the pension system for teachers and government workers.

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A North Dakota state lawmaker is suggesting that teacher contract bargaining rights be abolished, but the idea isn't likely to go anywhere.

The Montana governor has vetoed a Republican bill aimed at making sure abortion isn't covered by insurance offered under the federal health care overhaul.

Ohio government analysts are estimating a new collective bargaining law could save the state about $191 million each year. And they say school districts, townships and other local governments could see more than $1 billion in savings annually.