The Quinn and Madigan plan will drive teachers into poverty.
Reports coming out of the meetings in Springfield between Illinois’ top political leaders resembles a falling out among thieves.
Senate President John Cullerton, Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno and House Minority Leader Tom Cross want quick action on a bill that would reduce teacher benefits including cost of living adjustments.
Cullerton already pushed a bill through the Illinois Senate that went after the cost of living adjustments for legislative and state employees.
This is the bill that was supported by Park Ridge Senator Dan Kotowski and my own Senator, Iris Martnez.
Cullerton thinks this can be done quickly and easily to the teacher pension plan and that they can address the
Senate President John Cullerton, Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno and House Minority Leader Tom Cross want quick action on a bill that would reduce teacher benefits including cost of living adjustments.
Cullerton already pushed a bill through the Illinois Senate that went after the cost of living adjustments for legislative and state employees.
This is the bill that was supported by Park Ridge Senator Dan Kotowski and my own Senator, Iris Martnez.
Cullerton thinks this can be done quickly and easily to the teacher pension plan and that they can address the