Blair Sees Citizen Legislator Concept Fading
Illinois House Speaker W. Robert Blair argues lawmaking has grown too complex for part time service. He backs full time, well informed legislators and a move toward longer sessions every two years. Blair overhauled staff to emphasize competence and cost savings, citing a $35 million cut via studies and agency budget reviews.
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Ilinois General Assembly
Illinois House
Robert Blair
Blair
Lindsay-Schaub
Chicago
George Burditt
LaGrange
House
Ralph T. Smith
Aston
Jack Walker
Galesburg
Zale Glauberman
Don Glickman
Citizens Conference On State Legislatures
Ann Lousin
Statehouse
James Edgar
Charleston
Rotunda
Senate
W. Russell Arrington
Evanston
Sen. Arrington
GOP
House Gop
Appropriations Committee
Appropriations
Department of Public Aid
Editorial: Bond funds should be used, not abused
The Illinois editorial argues for general obligation bonding to finance capital construction under a centralized bond program. It endorses Gov Ogilvie’s Capital Development Bond Fund while proposing two amendments: make the fund semi autonomous and set clear criteria for projects. It warns against using debt for operating costs and urges safeguards against partisan manipulation.
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General Assembly
Tate Finance
Richard Ogilvie
Capital Development Bond Fund
Ogilvie
Gov. Ogilvie
Ao Building Authority
IBA
Capital Developa
Knais Building Authority
Iba personnel.As Proposed By Gov. Ogilvie
Executive Bureau
Budget Bureau
Gov- Ogilvie
John McCarter
Bureau of the Budget
Dinois
Ilinois
Africa debates language after independence struggle grows
In a multi nation discourse many nations weigh whether to retain European tongues or return to tribal languages. Nigeria, Uganda, and Ivory Coast contemplate Hausa Yoruba Ibo Dioula and Swahili while officials note English and French dominate official use, yet most people remain fluent in local tongues.
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William Borders
New York Times
Lagos
Nigeria
Black Africa
Tunde Williams
Nigerian Observer
Nairobi
Kenya
University of Abidijan
Ivory Coast
Dioula
Africa
Idi Amin
Uganda
Tanzania
Broad Street
Jakubu Gowon
Gen. Gowon
Cotonou
Dahomey
Board members busy as spouses face new county roles
By Tony Stevens the Southern Winds notes that Jackson County board members face busy weeks as spouses protest long hours. Informal discussion periods with courthouse officers are proposed. Since May 1 the board has met repeatedly, with May 10 marking its official first session and a May 15 meeting with officials at Greater.
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Tony Stevens
Jackson County Board
Charles Gray
Gray
County board tours county offices to learn duties
Egypt Regional Planning and Development Commission led a tour of Carbondale offices to outline GERPDC functions for participating counties. All 14 board members attended across two nights, meeting with Civil Defense, the sheriff, the county attorney, coroner, treasurer, clerk, and other officials to review programs and per diem policies. The board plans further meetings with Highway, school, health, and university extension offices as they adopt new duties and gain first hand knowledge of county operations.
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Egypt
Raymond Graft
John Hoffman
Ron Briggs
Nursing Home Committee
Harry Flynn
Raymond Dillinger
Peyton Kunce
Jim Kerley
Delmer Ward
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Jackson County
Ilinois
Lowell Heller
Carl Worthern
Monroe Deming
University of Tlinois
Operaye
Gray
Nowoost
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W. Robert Blair
Richard
Ieen Lindsay
U. S
NEA
Lies
Southern
John C.gardner
James K. Adams
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