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Summary and audio linked here.
Chicago’s political leadership is floating a pension buyout program as evidence it is seriously addressing the city’s thirty-six-billion-dollar unfunded pension liability, but Mark Glennon, founder of the Illinois policy research organization Wirepoints, said that the proposal moves debt from one column to another rather than reducing it, and that the broader fiscal picture facing the city continues to deteriorate across every measurable dimension. Audio here.
Expect no retraction or apology. This what they do.
The state’s existing buyout program for its own pensions is the precedent for Chicago, which should be a warning: Look out for similar exaggerated claims and shoddy analysis.
Full interview and summary linked here.
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What does she have her undies in a bunch about? We aren’t betting enough on women’s sports? That’s the big issue of the day? If she wants equity, how about we figure out why men live two years shorter than women. I don’t hear any complaints about that fact from the equity gang.
Why don’t women attend and bet on WNBA games in the same percentage that men attend and bet on NBA games?
“We can and should do better. It’s not just a bad look, it’s bad business.” If it’s truly bad for business the sports betting industry will adjust their resources. While women’s NCAA basketball had a great run, many people believe this was caused by Caitlin Clark and not a general overall increase in the interest of women’s basketball. Was it a fluke or is it something more that the WNBA can build upon? If it’s something more then more money will flow to the sport. If not, then don’t expect much to change. When will sports betting companies recognize the… Read more »
Yes, we need more gambling in Illinois. Pathetic. Also, did you notice how gaming areas are showing up in more and more establishments, including family restaurants? It’s wonderful going out for a family meal and seeing gambling occurring nearby. Let’s get the young children hooked as soon as possible. Thanks, Illinois.
How dare you question the values of our progressive utopia!