Better Government Association
网页4 天之前 · See What the Illinois State Legislature Is Doing. Better Government Association believes in transparency and accountability, which is why we have partnered with FastDemocracy to bring you some of the most powerful tools to keep tabs on your lawmakers in Springfield and their legislative actions. Advocating for …
About Us - Better Government Association
网页The Better Government Association was founded in 1923 and will celebrate its 100 th anniversary of serving Illinois residents in 2023. The BGA publishes Illinois Answers Project, an investigative and solutions-focused news outlet launched in 2022, as well as BGA Policy, which advocates for more transparent, accountable and equitable government through public policy reform.
New update to compensation database for Illinois Employees
网页November 15, 2021. The database now features over 500,000 salaries from City, State and Government employees as recent as 2019. You can search municipalities, counties & the state of Illinois. You can hunt for regional agencies, schools, park districts, libraries and fire protection districts. There are records on police and fire departments.
City of Chicago 2024 Budget Snapshots - Better Government …
网页2023年10月27日 · Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed municipal budget for the 2024 fiscal year is scheduled for release on Wed. Oct. 11, with departmental budget hearings beginning the Monday after. Get the details of each department’s proposed budget with BGA Budget Snapshot: day-by-day analyses of departmental budgets, released ahead of …
Data & Tools - Better Government Association
网页2021年7月8日 · Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. The Better Government Association is a non-partisan, non-profit news organization and civic advocate working for transparency, efficiency and accountability in government in Chicago and across Illinois. SUPPORT US. Sections.
New Ethics Ordinance Updates Include Recommendations from …
网页2022年4月22日 · Ordinance planned for introduction at Wednesday’s City Council by 43rd Ward Ald. Michele Smith, the chair of the Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight, expands on Chicago’s ethics ordinance for city employees, elected officials, and candidates for elected office.
Potential Impacts of Proposed Public Funding Option on Chicago …
网页3 天之前 · Legislation introduced in June by City Council ethics chair Matt Martin (47th Ward) would add a public funding option for aldermanic candidates starting in the 2027 election cycle.. To evaluate the potential impacts of the proposal on Chicago’s campaign finance landscape, BGA Policy applied the program’s funding bonuses and limitations to campaign finance records from the 2023 cycle.
2024 Chicago Budget Overview – BGA Policy Snapshot
网页2023年10月11日 · The proposed 2024 budget for the City of Chicago, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s first, offers relatively modest increases in citywide spending and staffing, with a 1.3% increase in appropriations and a 0.9% increase in staffing relative to the 2023 budget. The roughly $18.2 billion in budgeted appropriations includes approximately $8 billion in …
History - Better Government Association
网页History. For nearly 100 years, the Better Government Association has fought corruption, waste, secrecy and inequity by shining a spotlight on the workings of government in Illinois. The BGA was founded in 1923 by a small group of clergymen, lawyers and businessmen. The founders believed that “public officials under close scrutiny would serve ...
Individual Giving - Better Government Association
网页Individual Giving. Be a part of the solution. We believe in the power of people and collaboration. For over a century, the BGA has been on the frontlines, fighting for open records, uncovering corruption and empowering individuals to join us in demanding better. Your investment today ensures the BGA’s multifaceted strategy encompassing ...
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