Mississippi retirees question future of PERS benefits

Mississippi retirees question future of PERS benefits

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - WJTV 12 News talked to former state employees about the challenges they've seen facing the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Former Yazoo City Police Chief Terry Gann said his biggest concern is that it takes too long to get his first retirement check. Gann, who started his law enforcement career in [...]

A Call to Action: Mississippi Must Stabilize and Strengthen PERS to Avoid Future Crisis (OP-ED)

By Andy Gipson Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce As we look to the future of Mississippi, there is a huge challenge ahead that must be prioritized and tackled – sooner rather than later. The State of Mississippi’s commitment to our State employees and retirees in the PERS system is unquestionable; it is a covenant the State has made with its employees, and this is an issue that cannot be ignored or kicked down the road any longer. Tens of…