Illinois capitol week sees budget push and Ryan probe
The legislature advances costly ideas like House Bill 582 offering free college to future teachers amid a tight budget. Indictments in the corruption probe target aides and the governor, with Gov. George H. Ryan deflecting questions as investigations proceed. The split between chambers favors press release bills that dodge hard votes while campaigns loom.
Reformers hope indictments push new ethics bills forward
Reform groups and lawmakers say the corruption indictment of Gov. George Ryan’s campaign committee may spur new ethics legislation. Rep. Elizabeth Coulson and others see a revived push to curb lobbyist gifts and prohibit officials from raising funds from state employees. Senate leaders remain uncertain, while ethics advocates urge action to restore public trust amid federal findings of a corrupt operation tied to Ryan’s campaign.
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Indictments Highlight Illinois Political Campaign Ties
U.S. prosecutors pinned Ryan campaign fund and aides to a pattern of using state workers for fundraising and political work, with $170000 in bribe money alleged. The case questions long standing Illinois practices as politicians warn campaigns must run above board.
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