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Lilly Spotlights New Law to Bring Transparency to School Class Sizes

Sep 30, 2019 | Lilly

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is spotlighting a new law to increase transparency regarding school class sizes. “Over the past four years, class sizes at Chicago Public Schools have risen over 13.5% and we need more information about the...

Yingling Law to Increase Property Tax Transparency

Aug 1, 2019 | Yingling

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing his efforts to increase transparency for taxpayers, state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, passed a new law that will show property owners where parts of their tax dollars are going to on their tax bills. His measure aims to give more...

Hernandez Backs Measure to Create Greater Transparency in Government Spending

Jul 24, 2019 | Hernandez L

AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, recently backed legislation that will create a public database showing all government spending in order to facilitate greater government transparency.“Transparency at all levels of government is something that we...

Reitz-Backed Bill to Promote Good Government Heads to Governor’s Desk

Jun 19, 2019 | Reitz

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation backed by state Rep. Nathan Reitz, D-Steeleville, which would prohibit public office holders from hiring themselves into a second position within local government has been sent to the governor to be signed into law. “We need to put an...

Walsh Calls for Increased Transparency, Fiscal Responsibility from Governor’s Office

Jun 14, 2018 | Walsh

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to increase fiscal transparency in the governor’s office and state government, state Rep. Larry Walsh, D-Elwood, is calling on Gov. Rauner to sign the Truth in Hiring Act into law. “When we talk about cutting waste and reducing...