News Around Illinois - January 30, 2020
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In Pritzker’s State Of The State, A Focus On Ethics
Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivered his first State of the State address Wednesday, talking tough about ending fraud and graft in a state notorious for corruption, and urging support for such contentious ideas as halting the so-called revolving door, the time-honored practice of lawmakers leaving the Legislature to immediately become lobbyists.
State Of The State: What To Expect
We looked ahead to governor J.B. Pritzker’s State of the State address.
State Of The State: Education And Environment
We previewed what to expect from the Gov. Pritzker's “State of the State” address, where he lays out some of his big legislative priorities for the coming year, including his priorities when it comes to education and environment in Illinois.
State Of The State: Ethics At The Capitol
As we preview Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker's State of the State address, we discuss one of the backdrops: ongoing ethics investigations into politicians and lobbyists in Illinois.