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Sunday, September 23, 2012  Missouri will chip in nearly $330 million next year to pay for state worker pensions.

Thursday, July 12, 2012  Columbia Mayor Bob McDavid announced a new proposal for city pensions that could save taxpayers $50 million.

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.

Wednesday, September 08, 2010  The retirement system for most public school teachers in Missouri is looking at an option that would reduce benefits for future teachers as a means of dealing with an increasing gap in funding.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010  Missouri senators have approved legislation to overhaul state funding of public schools, tighten state pensions and eliminate two state holidays

Tuesday, April 13, 2010  The changes would affect the Missouri State Employees' Retirement System, and a separate system for the Highway Patrol and Transportation Department.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010  The state Senate starts work this week on a pension reform proposal that could affect one out of every 100 Missourians.