Action

A small donor democracy matching program would improve fairness and ballot accessibility, giving more candidates a chance to run.

Join the BGA in telling lawmakers to end gerrymandering and draw fair legislative and congressional maps without regard to politics.

Cullerton legislation was prompted by BGA examination of multiple golden parachute cases that cost Illinois taxpayers millions along with research on best practices in other states.

For a governing body bigger than many Illinois cities and towns, the BGA told commissioners, creating an OIG is “an environmental and fiduciary imperative.”

The BGA urges the board to re-channel their energy and, today, commit to prioritizing the long-term health of the county’s budget.

BGA Policy Analyst Jose Sanchez testified in favor of smart government streamlining in Springfield Monday afternoon.

Many opportunities for increased transparency, oversight of controversial funding mechanism.

Instead of reviving — and extending — a problematic program, the focus should be on creating and passing a balanced budget in order to fully fund MAP grants.

The BGA discussed successes and challenges in streamlining government as part of a community forum.

BGA opposes Illinois’ Lockbox Amendment.