State public pension programs have been seriously weakened during the first decade of the 21st century. According to a Pew Center on the States report, half of the states had fully funded pension programs in 2000. By 2008, only four could make that claim: Florida, Wisconsin, New York and Washington.
In Kansas and Illinois, the situation is the worst. Of course, Illinois is broke. And if you're a vendor who's done business with The Prairie State in recent years, you know that.
In Kansas and Illinois, the situation is the worst. Of course, Illinois is broke. And if you're a vendor who's done business with The Prairie State in recent years, you know that.