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Reform Commission Focuses on Transparency
Check out the recently published Illinois Commission on Government Reform’s report and recommendations for restoring Illinois here.
They make substantial recommendations about transparency measures Illinois should implement – at all levels of government. Good sign.
Their recommendations about campaign finance …
Transparency Cost
The Mercatus Center recently released a helpful report about the cost of state transparency initiatives, which you can find here.
Concerns about the cost of implementing transparency often come up, but, as you’ll see, cost does not have to be …
We’re not Nebraska, but…
Government accountability? Belt tightening? Transparency at a reasonable cost? What do you say, Illinois? Let’s learn from other states’ successful and failing strategies.
See what Mr. Shane Obsorn has to say about Nebraska…
Among the reasons for Nebraska’s economic strength
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Why Isn’t Everyone Doing This?
Kudos to Bob Grogan indeed – see this letter to the editor in the Daily Herald. Tower Lakes resident, Michael Woloshin, makes a crucial point and one you should ask of your own local government (and representatives in the legislature)!!…
100-Day Mission, and Then?
Can they overcome the “Springfield two-step?”
The Illinois Reform Commission has all the right intentions, and fortunately, transparency sits at the top of their agenda. Transparency is the first step to reforming Illinois. You need to be able to see …
Executive Transparency
Transparency took center stage in Obama’s first days as President of the United States. His initial actions reveal promising signs that his administration will shine more light into government spending and decision-making.
As noted in the Washington Post, Obama …
Transparency Update
An update:
The transparency legislation introduced last year (HB4765) by Rep. Mike Tryon has been reintroduced as HB0035.You can find the legislation details here.
For some additional information about the bill, check out AFP’s site here.…
Chances of Sunlight in Illinois
The possibility of transparency in Illinois state government has begun to tip in favor of transparency supporters in recent weeks. Chances of us actually seeing transparency become a reality in this state are looking better and better.
The tireless efforts …
Another State Beats Illinois to the Punch
Georgia recently launched a new transparency website which provides a gateway for the public to find information and key documents about how the state spends tax dollars. The site, Open Georgia, puts another state ahead of Illinois in the transparency
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Blago’s Arrest — Need More Convincing for Transparency?
In case there weren’t enough alarms ringing already, the arrest of Governor Blagojevich and his Chief of Staff John Harris sounds another (HUGE) alarm for Illinois to implement transparency.
Will this be the tipping point?
Will our elected officials take …
