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Though the lockout fight won't get in the way of the 2011 NFL season, the rest of the labor fight might.

The American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries says federal agencies could ease burdens on retirement plan administrators by taking a more uniform approach to regulating plans’ electronic communications with participants.

Kansas legislators won't approve a bill addressing the state pension system's funding problems until the House and Senate agree on whether the state should commit to starting a 401(k)-style retirement plan.

Kansas House and Senate negotiators are making little progress toward compromise on public pension legislation.

A sweeping plan to cut business taxes, end or restrict tax exemptions for some retirement income and make other significant tax changes cleared a preliminary hurdle Wednesday with Michigan lawmakers.

The Oklahoma House has approved changes to the Oklahoma Teacher's Retirement System to address the pension system's $10.4 billion unfunded liability.