Legislators Pushing for Faster High-Speed Rail
Posted on Monday August 30, 2010
A debate is brewing between advocates of 110 mph trains and those who favor trains within Illinois that can travel at speeds in excess of 150 mph. The Chicago Tribune writes about the issue. More

Popular, Expensive Police and Fire Pensions Burden Cities
Posted on Monday August 30, 2010
The Southern Illinoisan published an article that discusses the need for municipal police and fire pension reform. The financial impact that the funds have had on the City of Carbondale is discussed. More

California Governor Makes Case for Pension Reform
Posted on Monday August 30, 2010
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger submitted an op-ed to the Wall Street Joural that makes the case for pension reform. California has personnel financial liability issues similiar to that experienced by Illinois and other states. More

State Pension Funds Selling Assets to Meet Liabilities
Posted on Monday August 30, 2010
The financial predicament besetting the five state-funded pension systems has deteriorated to the point where the funds are liquidating assets to make pension payments. Selling these pension assets will only worsen the funding plight of the state pension funds. Read the story in the Peoria Journal-Star. More

2011 Spring Session Legislative Proposal Form
Posted on Monday August 02, 2010
The IML is accepting legislative proposals from our membership for consideration by our Legislative Committee and Board of Directors. Approved proposals will become part of the IML's 2011 Legislative Agenda. More