Nov 9, 2017 | DeLuca
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to increase government transparency and save taxpayer dollars, state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, overrode Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of the Debt Transparency Act. “After two long years, Illinois now has a balanced and...
Nov 2, 2017 | Hoffman
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to reports that Gov. Bruce Rauner’s state agencies are waiting months to report debt obligations to the Illinois Comptroller’s office, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, recently voted to override the governor’s veto of bipartisan...
Oct 25, 2017 | Welch
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is calling on his colleagues in the General Assembly to override Gov. Rauner’s veto of legislation that would provide taxpayers with greater insight into Illinois’ unpaid bills and state debt. “When...
Aug 25, 2017 | D'Amico
CHICAGO – State Rep. John D’Amico, D-Chicago, is urging members of the Illinois General Assembly to override Gov. Rauner’s veto of a proposal to require more transparent and open reporting of spending at state agencies. “Shining a brighter light on how the state is...
Aug 25, 2017 | Manley
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is urging lawmakers to override the governor’s veto of a measure that would make Illinois state finances more transparent by requiring agencies to disclose any bills that have not yet gone to the Office of the...