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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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Ask Illinois Lawmakers to Vote to End Golden Parachutes

Join the BGA Policy and Civic Engagement Team in telling lawmakers to stop golden parachutes.
Updated 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.
Updated 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
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The BGA's Policy Team Testifies in Support of Creating an Inspector General for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District

If done right, an Inspector General at the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District will fight corruption and help improve operations and save money - potentially identifying millions in missed revenue or potential savings.
May 7, 2018
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BGA-Backed Plan to Limit Six-Figure Severance Deals Approved by Senate

A proposal to protect taxpayers by ending golden parachutes for public executives now heads to the House. Being asked to leave shouldn't be like hitting a lottery jackpot, the BGA says.
May 2, 2018
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BGA's Policy Team Testifies for Small Donor Matching Campaign Finance Legislation

A small donor democracy matching program would improve fairness and ballot accessibility, giving more candidates a chance to run.
May 1, 2018
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Tell Illinois Lawmakers to Vote for the Fair Maps Amendments

Join the BGA in telling lawmakers to end gerrymandering and draw fair legislative and congressional maps without regard to politics.
April 18, 2018