The debate over public employee pension and health benefits legislation wound up taking so much time that the New Jersey Legislature is under the gun to approve a state budget in nine days.
The Kansas governor appointed five people to a new commission that will study whether Kansas should move toward a 401(k)-style pension plan for new teachers and government workers.
Joe DeLamielleure was one of a collection of NFL Hall of Famers and players who held a press conference Monday backing a class-action lawsuit against the NFL, demanding better benefits for former players.
Some health care stocks remain volatile with the federal government considering a plan to cut spending and raise the nation's borrowing limit, according to a Jefferies analyst.
New Jersey legislation requiring public workers to shoulder a larger portion of their pension and health benefits costs and restricting collective bargaining over health care picked up steam this week.
Florida's Board of Administration said there's no need to revise investment policy for the Florida Retirement System because a new law changes the benefits and contributions.
A state budget that encompasses key policy changes proposed by Maine Gov. Paul LePage, including pension rollbacks and tax breaks, was on the verge of final approval Wednesday.