Most reform groups and editorial page writers are strong proponents of government consolidation, and for obvious reasons: When it’s done right it saves money and improves efficiency.
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Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Four Glimmers Of Hope On Reform Front
Government is in chaos at so many levels these days.
Posted inPress Release
Alden Loury Visits Chicago Newsroom
Alden Loury, senior investigator at the Better Government Association, joined Chicago Newsroom host Ken Davis to discuss the federal government shutdown, Chicago speed cameras and his investigation into Larry Hoover and Larry Huggins.
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With Notorious Gang Leader, Two Officials Showed Questionable Judgment
They called Larry Hoover “Chairman,” but he wasn’t your traditional business executive.
Posted inPress Release
Better Government Association Earns Three Emmy Nominations
BGA nominated along with three media partners for investigative reports.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Register To Vote, To Clean Up Politics
In 2008, the year of Barack Obama’s historic election, 6 million Americans wanted to vote but couldn’t because they weren’t registered, according to the U.S. Census. Some missed a registration deadline; others didn’t know they had to register, or how to do it.
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How A $200 Million Township School Treasurer’s Office Stuck It To Taxpayers
Most journalists don’t tend to think along mathematical lines.
Posted inPress Release
BGA Joins Investigative News Network
Nonprofit association’s line-up includes top reporting organizations from across the country.
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
Landmark Wrongful Conviction Reform Bill Becomes Law
Following investigative expose, BGA policy team, lawmakers and advocates hail Governor Quinn’s approval of SB1006.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Clout Hiring Persists Under Quinn
Rules intended to limit patronage in state government are routinely circumvented, a BGA investigation finds.