A very good article by columnist Rich Miller – who suggests a solution to the state’s pension funding dilema that would work should be supported.
Capitol Fax.com – Your Illinois News Radar >> The pension dilemma
capitolfax.comIt may be time to rethink this 90 percent solution. The state definitely needs to have enough cash to make sure checks are cut, plus a cushion. But if the Constitution stops Illinois from changing employee benefits, then maybe we can have a discussion about setting a less lofty end goal.