Action BGA's Leven: Cook County Officials Start Planning For Next Budget Shortages Now The BGA urges the board to re-channel their energy and, today, commit to prioritizing the long-term health of the county’s budget. Nov 20, 2017 11:45 AM
Action BGA Testifies For Government Streamlining In Springfield BGA Policy Analyst Jose Sanchez testified in favor of smart government streamlining in Springfield Monday afternoon. Jun 27, 2017 11:15 AM
Action BGA Talks TIFs At County Clerk’s Forum Many opportunities for increased transparency, oversight of controversial funding mechanism. Mar 6, 2017 2:38 PM
Action Legislative Scholarships ... Again? BGA Opposes HB 279 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. Feb 15, 2017 8:04 AM
Action BGA Discusses Government Streamlining In Aurora The BGA discussed successes and challenges in streamlining government as part of a community forum. Oct 17, 2016 3:00 PM
Action Lockbox Amendment Not The Right Route For Illinois BGA opposes Illinois’ Lockbox Amendment. Oct 17, 2016 10:30 AM
Action BGA Supports New Candidate Tool From Cook County Clerk Running for Office Starter Kit aims to level the playing field between novice and experienced candidates. Oct 6, 2016 2:00 PM
Action BGA Urges Transparency, Independence in Police Oversight Reforms Policy unit weighs in on Emanuel's proposed police oversight reforms, urging greater independence, records preservation. Sep 14, 2016 3:00 PM
Action Shining A Light On Complex City Deals: A New Model New law uses 2015 privatization ordinance as model for transparency and oversight of risky financial deals. Jun 21, 2016 11:00 AM
Action BGA To Gov. Rauner: Support These Bills Watchdog group sends letters backing bipartisan legislation that if signed into law will help to reform, improve and repair Illinois. Jun 14, 2016 9:16 AM
