Illinois economy still needs a lot of work, GOP lawmakers say – Center Square

State Rep. Adam Niemerg said the state would continue to struggle if they do not address the massive pension debt. "25 cents of every dollar goes to pay public sector pensions in the state of Illinois, and this is funded by taxpayers. People are seeing this, they are seeing that this has a cause and effect, they are seeing that high taxes have a direct correlation to unfunded pension liabilities, and it's a major, major problem."