One ray of hope for states seeking to bridge their health care funding gaps: Unlike pension benefits, which are often constitutionally guaranteed, states have considerable leeway in adjusting medical benefits and thus the ability to reduce the liability side of the equation.

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Landry and Kling told me they pride themselves on their resiliency, crediting their ability to turn on a dime in adjusting to business issues, and the strength of their personal partnership in dealing with the inevitable personal stress points from weddings to sudden illnesses and beyond.

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