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Illinois bill would ban campaign donations by government-regulated utilities

Illinois Rep. Rashid introduced a bill to stop public utilities from donating to campaigns.
Federal authorities investigated ComEd and other utilities for corruption.
Madigan's sentencing is set for June 13, and the U.S. Seeks $3.14 million.
Bryan McDaniel stated that the bill would halt utility campaign contributions.
Political scientist Connie Mixon finds corruption cases frustrating.

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Connie Mixon, professor of political science and director of the Urban Studies Program at Elmhurst University, said the corruption cases are frustrating to her as a political scientist and to people who care about good government. “There are legislative things that could be done to curtail some of this corruption, and yet our General Assembly doesn’t seem interested or doesn’t feel any urgency in pushing through legislative reforms,” she said.

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Illinois bill would ban campaign donations by government-regulated utilities

(The Center Square) – An Illinois House bill would prevent public utilities from making campaign contributions to political candidates if it becomes law.

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