Better Government Association
Recent News About Better Government Association
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BetterGov - On expanding the work of the Council Office of Financial Accountability
BetterGov and Civic Engagement supports expanding the responsibilities of the Council Office of Financial Analysis.
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BetterGov - How to rescue Illinois' Public Safety Pension Funds
BetterGov takes a look at the monstrosity that Illinois' Public Safety Pension Fund has become and find out ways to save it from itself.
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BetterGov - The fight continues for fair mapping and it needs your voice
BetterGov assesses the triumphs and failure of fair mapping in Illinois. Regardless of the losses, voter's voice matters
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BetterGov - Gov. Rauner has a change of heart about Volkswagen
Gov. Bruce Rauner's administration has second thoughts about how to spend the $109 million in settlement cash from the Volkswagen air emission case and has agreed to hold three public meetings starting Monday.
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BetterGov's Policy Agenda for Illinois - improving the government one bill at a time
The BGA's Policy and Civic Engagement team tackles hundreds of bills covering subjects like the Freedom of Information Act, ethics and disclosure, government streamlining, consolidation and more to assess how to improve the state.
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BetterGov - Plan to limit six-figure severance pay approved by Illinois Senate
A planned backed by BetterGov to limit payouts to public managers and executives passed the Illinois Senate 52-0 on Wednesday.
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BetterGov- Rauner and his VW package sets off lawmakers
BetterGov assesses Gov. Bruce Rauners $109 million pact with Volkswagen and whether it is a political grab for re-election
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Bettergov - Top gubernatorial candidates avoid talking about the pension problem
Gubernatorial candidates have so far steered clear from addressing one of Illinois' biggest problems
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BeterGov's Doubek and a list of government boards Illinois can do without
Madeleine Doubek offers insight on how consolidating police and fire pension fund will create savings, and efficiency in Illinois.
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BetterGov fact checks Pritzker's line about Quincy Veterans’ Home
BetterGov examines Democrat governor JB Pritzker's line about a stomach bug at the state facility for retired veterans.
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BetterGov wins prestigious award for its coverage on the nuclear industry
BetterGov's series titled ‘Power Struggle’ was honored with the Stokes Award for exposing inconsistencies in federal oversight and radioactive leaks,
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BetterGov's Shaw - Taxpayers suffer as media presence shrinks
BGA President Emeritus Andy Shaw discuss about how taxpayers are affected by the diminished presence of the free press.
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BetterGov - How much does your town owe in police and fire pension fund?
Use BetterGov's online tool to see how your town's funds measure up.
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BetterGov asks how bad is bad when it comes to Illinois' deficit
BetterGov examines just how deep is the state's deficit, taking a look at the budget and debt
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BetterGov explores the heated debate over Illinois’ Plan For $109 Million Haul From Volkswagen Emissions Scandal
Gov. Bruce Rauner's administration is facing criticism on their plans to divide nearly $109 million anti-pollution windfall from a legal settlement with Volkswagen.
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BetterGov takes a look at what may be another plan to shift pension costs back to schools
Gov. Bruce Rauner has proposed to shift state pension obligations for educators back to their employers, local school systems and universities.
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BetterGov's Doubek suggests opening up the primary and ballots
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BetterGov compares Illinois' ballot procedure to other states
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BetterGov's Shaw: Illinois Primary reveals election flaws that need fixin'
BetterGov's Andy Shaw examines the tumultuous Illinois primary election and examines the results