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Bill with PERS changes heads to Mississippi governor

By Cameron Smith Mar 30, 2026 | 11:10 AM

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi lawmakers sent a bill to Gov. Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) that will bring some changes to the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) of Mississippi. The bill brings changes to Tier 5 for employees hired as of March 1, 2026, which includes allowing employees in Tier 5 to retire with full benefits […]