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Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Everybody Says They Want a Fair Map. But What Does That Mean?
It’s inherently unfair for lawmakers to draw their own districts, but that’s what we’re stuck with in Illinois. Check out our non-partisan maps for comparison.
Posted inABC 7 Videos
BGA’s Fight To Make Navy Pier Records Public
“There have been hundreds of thousands of dollars in tax payer money to try to keep secret about who’s working at the pier, who’s getting leases, who’s getting contracts, in essence who’s making money from this very lucrative piece of publicly-owned property.”
Posted inAction, Analysis, Policy
Ethics Reform: Let’s Do It Right
New Department of Assets, Information and Services reduced spending growth by $1.8 million per year post-merger, exceeding $1 million savings target.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Madigan Ousted As Illinois Lawmakers Select First Black Speaker
A new era in Illinois government begins with the selection of Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, ending Madigan’s record-setting reign.
Posted inAction, Analysis, Policy
Bring Back the Drop Boxes in 2021
New Department of Assets, Information and Services reduced spending growth by $1.8 million per year post-merger, exceeding $1 million savings target.
Posted inABC 7 Videos, Follow-Up
Chicago Inspector General Investigation Into Cps Began After BGA Report
A Chicago Public Schools investigation by the Inspector General began after a report from the Better Government Association.
Posted inABC 7 Videos
Better Government Association Wants To Know Illinoisans’ Hopes for State in New Year
The Better Government Association wants to know Illinoisans’ hopes for the state in the new year.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Lessons From the November 2020 Election
More than 6 million Illinoisans voted, despite a deadly pandemic, thanks to emergency measures passed by the General Assembly. Now is the time to build on that success.
Posted inWhat the Gov
What Are Your Wishes for Better Government in 2021?
The ILGA ends almost every session past its deadline. Is it by design?