
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
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