Pension Reform Debate Faces Pension Debt and Fees
Senate Republicans push for a 401(k) style shift while Pew Charitable Trusts ranks Pennsylvania second to last for annual pension payments. Gov Wolf and Democrats oppose ending traditional pensions citing constitutional protections. Projections show potential $18 billion savings over 30 years from changes. investment fees and hedge fund managers drawn into debate.
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Wal-Mart Raises Pay for Department Managers and Deli Staff
Wal-Mart will boost starting wages for more than 100,000 U.S. department managers and deli and specialized department workers. New pay scales place complex department managers at 13 to 24.70 per hour, with next February minimums at 15, while simpler departments rise from about 10.90 to 20.71 per hour. The company also plans up to 8,000 more department manager roles as it phases out zone managers.
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Roof collapse kills contractor near Jamestown in Mercer County
Philip Jackson, 62, of Kinsman, was working on a 16 by 16 pavilion at a North Shenango Township home when the roof collapsed just before 10 am Monday. He died from blunt force trauma at UPMC Horizon in Greenville. A coworker on the project was unharmed.
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Pennsylvania eyes own health exchange beyond federal plan
Pennsylvania could create its own insurance marketplace if a Supreme Court ruling limits subsidies on the federal exchange. Gov Wolf and Insurance Commissioner Teresa Miller say state control would allow tailored plans, consumer outreach, and call center runs, with federal eligibility/enrollment still handled via healthcare.gov. About 473,000 Pennsylvanians enrolled in 2015 through the marketplace.
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