Our view: Act now on fiscal reform
With less than two weeks left in the legislative session, the Illinois General Assembly has much still to do before it adjourns May 31.
At the top of the list are three critical issues that are tied together: passing a balanced budget, reforming Medicaid, and reforming public pension.
Lawmakers aren’t going to be able to pass a balanced budget if they don’t make significant strides in reforming the state’s Medicaid program and unsustainable pension systems.
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