Action 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 11:30 AM
Action 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 12:47 PM
Action 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 2:10 PM
Action 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. Apr 18, 2018 1:30 PM
Action Following BGA Analysis, Sen. Cullerton Introduces Plan to Limit Rich Severance Packages Cullerton legislation was prompted by BGA examination of multiple golden parachute cases that cost Illinois taxpayers millions along with research on best practices in other states. Apr 11, 2018 4:45 PM
Action BGA Testifies For Inspector General For Chicago's Sewage District For a governing body bigger than many Illinois cities and towns, the BGA told commissioners, creating an OIG is “an environmental and fiduciary imperative.” Dec 7, 2017 4:00 PM
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
