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Friday, November 30, 2012  A judge has upheld most aspects of a new law requiring Michigan public school employees to pay more for their pensions.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  A judge has temporarily blocked a new law requiring Michigan public school employees to pay more for their pensions.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has signed legislation requiring public school employees to pay more for their pensions and ending state-provided health coverage in retirement for new hires.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  The Michigan Senate has approved a compromise bill that would end state-provided health coverage in retirement for new public school employees and require current workers to pay more for their pensions.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011  A bill that supporters say would save money on retiree benefit costs related to Michigan state government employees is headed to Republican Gov. Rick Snyder.

Friday, August 19, 2011  What a deal: Work 20 years, get lifetime pension pay; still, military career not for everyone

Tuesday, March 08, 2011  In eyes of some, better pensions and benefits make public servants into public enemies.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010  The country's largest public pension fund doled out six-figure bonuses and substantial raises to its top employees as its investment portfolio lost nearly a quarter of its value.