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pension hed
Jul 31, 2012 10:30 PM
A BGA Rescuing Illinois investigation finds a flood of red ink is crashing over Chicago-area suburbs, threatening to sweep away basic government-backed services and support while also dramatically altering the very standard of living that makes many of them desirable places to live, work and raise families.​
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BGA Public Eye
Jul 27, 2012 09:11 AM
State, county and local public finance experts are exploring the impact of the British-based LIBOR scandal on government bonds, pensions and investments.
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Sticker Shock
Jul 13, 2012 09:37 AM
After a Better Government Association investigation found the Village of Lansing giving retiring police and firefighters raises on their last day of work, the board voted to repeal the pension sweetener.​
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Lansing's Last-Day Largess for Retirees
Jun 18, 2012 09:28 AM
Taxpayers are left holding the bag as Lansing leaders give pay hikes to cops and firefighters as they retire – prompting pensions to soar.
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Michael Madigan
May 30, 2012 05:03 PM
Working to cut pension benefits for state government employees, House Democrats seek to spare one politically influential person from any pension reductions.
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