Illinois bills urge limited conflicts for local officials
Local Springfield city officials and boards may access limited conflicts of interest under bills nearing final passage. Proponents say the change clarifies deals with banks and other institutions, while critics warn of self dealing and logrolling in city councils and school boards.
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Richard H. Ieen
Lindsay-Schaub
Springfield
Atty
William Scott
Scott
House
Dwight Friedrich
Centralia
Senate
John Lauer
Lincoln
Illinois Municipal League
Downstate
Progress Plaza funds move toward Senate action in East St. Louis
Final committee action on Progress Plaza funding is expected Thursday before the Senate appropriations committee. Rep Wyvetter Younge seeks 956000 in federal funds and 956000 in state funds for the East St. Louis industrial park while Republicans question funding the Regional Business Economic Council. Other bills seek 75000 for Areas Land Use and Development Authority and 100000 for the East St. Louis Industrial Development Commission. Governor Thompson has not stated a position.
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Progress Plaza
East St. Louis
Senate
Appropriations
Regional Business Economic Council
Wyvetter Younge
Deast
Progress
East St
James Thompson
Walker
Legislature Advances Port Funding Amid Budget Cuts
The House approved a port district funding bill reducing the Jackson Union County Port District appropriation from 450 000 to 150 000 while keeping room to restore some funds if federal stance changes. The St Louis Metropolitan Airport Authority funding faced cuts from 554 000 to 363 000 with 150 000 cut from contracts as the measure moves to the governor. A separate public aid measure raises funeral payments for recipients from 300 to 400.
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Springfield
St. Louis Metropolitan
Columbia-Waterloo
Monroe County
Senate
Federal Transportation Department
Port District
House
Jackson- Union County
Bruce Richmond
Murphysboro
Monroe Flinn
D-Cahokia
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Pate) Philip
Elmhurst
East St. Louis Progress Plaza
Final Committee
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Carbondale
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Steve
Baril
Monroe
Herrin
Walker Funeral Homes
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Savings and Loan
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Carterville
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