Pretending the bag tax is about anything other than revenue just breeds cynicism in already suspicious Chicagoans.
Analysis
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A Good Idea Goes Down: House Fails To Override AVR Veto On A Party Line Vote
The Automatic Voter Registration bill started out a bipartisan effort. But it ended up with the Governor’s veto and a House party line vote that fell short of an override. AVR is needed to expand voting, improve voting rolls’ accuracy. Can we get a compromise bill to implement this sensible idea?
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Lots Of Chicago Police Reform In The Air But Not Enough On The Ground
How committed is Rahm to police reform? Depends on who you ask.
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While Chicago Stonewalls On Public Documents, BGA Fights For Transparency
Illinois is blessed with strong transparency laws (ones we’re constantly fighting for). But too many public officials refuse to follow them.
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Election 2016: The New Mainstream Comes of Age
Regardless of who won the election, the democratic process lost — but there’s hope.
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Before You Vote For President, Vote ‘No’ On Lockbox Amendment
Infrastructure is important, and the amendment means well. But changing the constitution for roads isn’t the answer.
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Are Illinois Residents Ready To Vote With Their Feet?
One in five Illinois residents tell pollsters they may leave in the next year.
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BGA Discusses Government Streamlining In Aurora
The BGA discussed successes and challenges in streamlining government as part of a community forum.
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Lockbox Amendment Not The Right Route For Illinois
BGA opposes Illinois’ Lockbox Amendment.
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New Candidate Questionnaire Features Answers And Ducks
Yes, no, maybe and uh-uh. Our new candidate questionnaire has it all.