THE CONTINUING CRISIS

Editor’s Note: “The Continuing Crisis” is a section of APAC News which links to news pertinent to the State budget crisis and other financial matters as they affect the University and Academic Professionals. These news outlets are not affiliated with or endorsed by APAC.

A POSITIVE retirement solution for public and private workers. See the Georgetown Public Policy Review, June 13, http://gppreview.com/2013/06/13/a-positive-retirement-solution-for-public-and-private-workers/?utm_source=PI+Extra+6.27.13&utm_campaign=PI+email+6.27.13&utm_medium=email.

NEW LAW makes it harder for University to rehire retirees. See the News-Gazette, July 11, http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2013-07-11/ui-prepares-comply-new-law-rehiring-retirees.html.

PAYMENT DELAYS by State causing problems for dentists who treat State employees. See the News-Gazette, July 14, http://www.sj-r.com/top-stories/x946752067/Payment-delays-gnaw-at-dentists-patients#ixzz2Z7ahxbCw.

CONSULTANTS, TRUSTEES urge University to realign University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System. See the News-Gazette, July 24, http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2013-07-24/trustees-agree-ui-medical-enterprise-needs-realignment.html.