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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1998
Page
11
Reform proposals broaden reporting by PACs and groups, require immediate disclosure of large lump sum contributions, and extend reporting to public policy spenders. Violations carry higher fines, plus bar from the ballot for unpaid prior penalties. Bar officials from accepting gifts above nominal amounts from lobbyists and would-be state business groups.
Lawmakers from both parties urged bipartisan cooperation with Lawrence on campaign finance reforms. Obama praised the package as a substantive step, while critics warn some bills stall in committees. Illinois Common Cause leader Jim Howard commended Lawrence and urged support, arguing real reform is overdue and that the compromise reflects genuine effort.
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