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BGA Policy Team Says Police Draft Consent Decree Needs Transparency Work

While the draft Chicago police consent decree is an important step, the BGA’s Policy Team recommends revisions to advance Chicago police transparency.
August 20, 2018
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Curbing Golden Parachutes: BGA Policy Team's Government Severance Pay Act Becomes Law

Public executive severance packages will be limited to 20 weeks' salary and no severance is allowed for those fired due to misconduct.
August 14, 2018
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BGA Policy Team Offers Public Comment Supporting Government Consolidation, Financial Accountability, and Transparency

Join BGA’s Policy team and weigh in on the future of Chicagoland.
July 26, 2018
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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.
July 23, 2018
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Ask Illinois Lawmakers to Vote to End Golden Parachutes

Join the BGA Policy and Civic Engagement Team in telling lawmakers to stop golden parachutes.
May 30, 2018
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Your Voice Mattered: Plan to Curb Golden Parachutes Passes Illinois House

The Illinois House of Representatives has approved SB 3604, the Government Severance Pay Act, with overwhelming bipartisan support.
May 30, 2018
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The BGA’s Policy Agenda in Springfield: Stay Tuned to What We’re Supporting to Improve Our Government

The hundreds of bills tracked by the BGA's Policy and Civic Engagement team cover subjects like the Freedom of Information Act, ethics and disclosure, government streamlining, consolidation and more.
May 29, 2018
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McHenry County Residents Should Be Allowed To Dissolve Their Townships

A bill in the Illinois legislature would allow McHenry County residents to dissolve their townships. Government consolidation is a key priority for the BGA and the bill would be a step in that direction.
May 17, 2018
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It’s Time to Expand the Work of the Council Office of Financial Accountability

The BGA Policy and Civic Engagement team sent a letter to Chicago City Council members in support of expanding the responsibilities of the Council Office of Financial Analysis.
May 15, 2018
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Your Voice Mattered in the Fight for Fair Maps

Although we didn't succeed in getting the Fair Maps Amendments onto the floor of the Senate and House for a vote, we have come far in the effort for fairer maps in Illinois.
May 9, 2018