https://www.reformforillinois.org/blog/one-bad-apple-reform-needed-after-madigan-indictment/
RFI ED Alisa Kaplan was interviewed on WTTW about the reforms needed in Illinois politics after former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan’s indictment, including stronger campaign finance rules, an improved Legislative Inspector General office, more limitations on outside employment for…
In an op-ed for The Chicago Sun-Times, RFI ED Alisa Kaplan argues that digital petition signatures are a common-sense reform for Illinois, where challenging petition signatures is a bustling business that disadvantages political newcomers and less wealthy candidates. Read the…
RFI ED Alisa Kaplan spoke with The Center Square’s Greg Bishop about the weaknesses in Illinois’s campaign finance and ethics laws, as well as the consequences of corruption, after former Illinois House Speaker Madigan’s indictment this week. “The Legislature should…
https://www.reformforillinois.org/blog/rfi-statement-madigans-indictment-and-the-need-for-change/
On Wednesday, we learned that former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was indicted for his involvement in a years-long bribery scheme involving the public utility ComEd. The bombshell indictment also alleged that Madigan used his position to steer business to…
https://www.reformforillinois.org/blog/how-do-we-prevent-another-madigan/
RFI ED Alisa Kaplan spoke with A.D. Quig of Crain’s Chicago Business about how to prevent another ‘Madigan Enterprise’ in Illinois: public financing for campaigns to cut off lawmakers’ reliance on the wealthiest power brokers; closing a self-funding loophole enabling…
https://www.reformforillinois.org/blog/rfi-ed-talks-campaign-disclosure-laws/
Speaking with the Better Government Association about lax campaign disclosure laws in Illinois, RFI ED Alisa Kaplan said “There are so many political committees, and it’s not realistic to go through all of them with a fine-tooth comb. But [the…
https://www.reformforillinois.org/blog/rfi-weighs-in-on-inspector-general-vacancy-in-chicago/
An Interim Inspector General “just cannot be fully independent in the way that a permanent IG can be,” RFI ED Alisa Kaplan told The Chicago Tribune. “That’s a big problem for a position where independence is absolutely crucial. Read the…
https://www.reformforillinois.org/blog/rfi-ed-talks-big-money-in-governors-race/
RFI ED Alisa Kaplan spoke with A.D. Quig and Greg Hinz of Crain’s Chicago Business about big money in Illinois’ gubernatorial election, saying that “No healthy democracy should have so much power concentrated in the hands of so few people.” …
https://www.reformforillinois.org/blog/sun-times-supports-small-donor-matching/
The Chicago Sun-Times Editorial Board expressed support for small donor public financing, arguing that it would level the playing field for candidates in Illinois and give politicians a reason to listen to ordinary voters. RFI’s work on public financing in…
Last weekend started with a bang, with Governor JB Pritzker putting a jaw-dropping $90 million of his own money into his reelection campaign account on Friday night. The news was followed by Aurora mayor Richard Irvin announcing his candidacy for…
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