In the wake of ongoing corruption trials, a significant push for lobbyist reform is underway in the Illinois General Assembly. Spearheaded by Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, the effort comes in response to the fallout from the Madigan scandal, highlighting the need for change in the state's lobbying practices. The proposed reforms aim to tackle the issues at the heart of scandal-tainted lobbying, marking a concerted effort by lawmakers to address and amend long-standing, contentious practices within the state's political landscape, particularly in light of the scandal-scarred lobbyist laws.
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Time is ripe: Giannoulias As corruption trials continue, Illinois lobbyist reform effort pushed in General Assembly https://t.co/VWNhygIPoP https://t.co/PrlH6OHj95
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Illinois lobbyist reform effort pushed in General Assembly, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias following Madigan scandal fallout https://t.co/VWNhygIPoP
As corruption trials continue, Illinois lobbyist reform effort pushed in General Assembly https://t.co/GHKFMm0tKg