Quinn outlines pension relief plans in Illinois budget talks
Gov Pat Quinn plans to require state pension recipients to contribute more from paychecks and accept smaller cost of living adjustments. A 30 year schedule to catch up on funding is proposed while Medicaid relief moves ahead. Union groups caution reforms must be constitutional and fair to workers.
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Quinn outlines 2.7 billion Medicaid cut plan in Illinois
Quinn proposes a 2.7 billion reduction to Illinois health care funding. Critics warn heavy rate cuts strain providers and could cripple the system if not redesigned. IHA and Civic Federation respond, with IHA noting partial input but disagreement on sustainability. Democratic leaders seek further work before a consensus.
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Quinn targets Medicaid to cut debt with small savings
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn unveils a broad plan to reduce Medicaid spending by cutting fraud and abuse, lowering payments to providers, and adding a cigarette tax. Proposals include limiting adult diapers to 200 kits monthly, restricting eye glasses, capping weight loss surgeries and prescriptions, and charging $1 co pays for generic drugs. The plan would end drug coverage for about 180,000 seniors and tighten eligibility for 26,000 adults, with total savings projected at hundreds of millions and major pension changes planned.
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Cigarette tax plan faces GOP opposition over cross border effect
Illinois lawmakers warn a cigarette tax hike to raise 337 million would push smokers to Indiana with spillover gains in groceries and gas. GOP leaders urge Medicaid reform instead, saying the increase would hinder a 2.7 billion cost relief effort while bipartisan work continues.
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House divided over removal at Anna Vista Housing Authority
Union County residents back chairman James Bittle amid board ouster vote. Affidavits allege lack of transparency and resident concerns. Vice Chairman Mary McMahan and other members face calls for removal from residents supporting Bittle as the gridlock over leadership continues. Bittle was reportedly away in Florida during the March 26 meeting when the vote occurred.
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