Illinois Republicans Propose Ethics Bills as Legislative Inspector General Prepares to Exit

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* ICYMI: State lawmakers want overhaul of legislative watchdog powers. WGN… The legislature’s top watchdog is stepping down later this month in the wake of complaints over his handling of sexual harassment investigations. House Republicans say the next Legislative Inspector General (LIG) should have subpoena power when investigating public corruption. State Rep. Mary Beth Canty [...]

House GOP again calls for ethics reforms after legislative watchdog resigns – Center Square

“House Republicans have multiple ethics bills ready to help clean up our state government and hold officials accountable. The majority party claims they can govern. Well, let's see it,” state Rep. Travis Weaver said. “HB 1554 prohibits public officials from using campaign funds to pay for criminal defense and HB 1727 would prevent public officials charged or indicted on a felony from collecting pension benefits.”

State lawmakers want overhaul of legislative watchdog powers

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Illinois legislative inspector general resigns amid criticism

Illinois’ legislature will once again soon find itself without a legislative inspector general.

Illinois Republicans propose ethics bills as legislative inspector general prepares to exit

Illinois Republican lawmakers proposed two ethics bills Wednesday aimed at strengthening legislative oversight following the announcement that Legislative Inspector General Michael McCuskey will step down at the end of the month.

House GOP again calls for ethics reforms after legislative watchdog resigns

(The Center Square) – Following confirmation that the state’s top ethics watchdog overseeing lawmakers in Springfield filed to resign, GOP state lawmakers in the House are again calling for strong