Two more public executives take their exit, leaving secrets, speculation and taxpayer mistrust in their wake.
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Cook County Should Create a Revenue Forecasting Commission, Policy Team Says
The BGA Policy team sent a letter to Cook County Board commissioners sharing its interest in a commission to independently forecast revenue, a proposal, which the board will discuss on Wednesday, July 25, 2018.
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Doubek: Property Tax Bills are Good Motivation for Pushing Consolidation
The good news is there are legislative proposals that encourage streamlining and consolidation now awaiting the governor’s action.
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Going To The DMV? Now You Can Register To Vote Too!
The first part of automatic voter registration has been implemented at DMVs around the state. From now on, when you go to the DMV to renew your driver’s license, the state will check and update your voting registration card for you.
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14 Ways to Improve Chicago’s Police Contracts
One major component of police accountability remains unaddressed — police union contracts — and it could seriously damage the efforts in other areas if left undone.
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Doubek: Are We Being Kept in the Dark by Our Power Regulator on Next Grid?
A consumer group and electric firm sue the Illinois Commerce Commission claiming repeated Open Meetings Act violations.
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Leven: 2020 is the End of the Line to Get Redistricting and the Census Right
Illinois has less than two years to get a constitutional amendment on the ballot and get ready for the 2020 Census.
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Doubek: We Need Independent Probes in Order to Trust Our Governments
Again and again, we see instances of a lack of understanding or commitment to transparency and independence.
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A BGA Policy Progress Report: Curbing Severance, Protecting FOIA, Consolidating Government
Here’s how we worked to make government more transparent and accountable to you.
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Doubek: A Strong Start, But More Work Ahead On Legislative Ethics
The Legislative Inspector General no longer will have to ask for permission before launching an investigation into sexual harassment claims.