And when investment returns are poor, the state has to fund pension obligations by forcing local governments to make up the difference. “We had to make significant cuts,” said Witty, whose small ...

Inspired by a new book tracing four pivotal years in the city’s history, hear a playlist of songs from the dawn of hip-hop that were swirling at the time.

Poor investment returns by the Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund has had a crippling effect on some school districts and other public entities.

The poor returns could have been averted if Oregon had simply invested the funds in accordance with the guidance for which it ...

The City of Birmingham Department of Public Services seeks volunteers to plant native perennial seedlings, 10 a.m.-noon Aug.

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The Mega Millions lottery jackpot is $189 million for the drawing on Friday, May 30. Check your tickets for the winning numbers!

Breaking News: Mexican Ports to Reopen in Phases for Cattle Trade Starting July 7 Following a New World screwworm assessment by USDA staff in Mexico and ongoing conversations between Secretary Rollins ...

The Powerball lottery jackpot was an estimated $308 million with a cash option of $137.7 million for Monday night's drawing.

Winning Powerball numbers for Saturday, June 28, $155 million ahead of July Fourth holiday Powerball lottery drawings are at 11 p.m. ET every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, including holidays.

The winning numbers for the Mega Millions lottery drawing on Friday, May 23 were 7-18-40-55-68 and the Mega Ball was 18. Mega Millions tickets start at $5 apiece.

After no one matched all five numbers plus the Powerball in the Monday, June 23, Powerball drawing for $128 million, the jackpot jumped by $12 million for Wednesday, June 25. The grand prize of $140 ...