Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield appeared headed for the general election, but the race to determine who she will face was tight.

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 ...

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