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So you’ve got a transparent government–now what?
I’m often asked what the point of government transparency is. Sure, it’s nice, but will putting the information out there really help to make government better? Vigilance is the key.
Here’s a transparency road-map as I see it:
1. Research …
It’s time to throw a TIF!
Kate has a great new paper out today on TIFs (tax increment financing districts), and how they’re desperately in need of transparency. Check it out here, and let us know what you think. A good summary–our Policy Point–is …
IL Department of Revenue Supports Transparency
The Illinois Department of State Revenue shows its support of transparency in government in this Times article.
The Illinois Department of Revenue wants counties to post TIF information online so taxpayers can see exactly where their property taxes and
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