THE CONTINUING CRISIS

President Designate Robert Easter.

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.

DAILY ILLINI interviews President-Designate Robert Easter, May 2: http://www.dailyillini.com/index.php/article/2012/05/presidentdesignate_robert_easter_quotit_was_the_thing_that_i_needed_to_doquot

GOVERNOR ASKS business leaders to pressure General Assembly to pass changes in our pensions, says Springfield Journal-Register of May 14: http://www.sj-r.com/top-stories/x85614209/Quinn-Reform-plans-a-rescue-operation.

UNIONS GEAR up to oppose pension changes, says Springfield Journal-Register of May 15: http://www.sj-r.com/breaking/x1986333006/Unions-gear-up-to-oppose-pension-changes.