Quick Read While there have been significant calls for gubernatorial candidates to release their tax returns, this method of gathering financial information is completely voluntary, and often leads to an incomplete financial picture. Statements of Economic Interest, currently required of all…
Read MoreExecutive Director Sarah Brune was quoted in this article. Via – The State Journal Register “In 2015, the Center for Public Integrity ranked states on the level of their public integrity. Overall, Illinois scored a D+, which wasn’t all that…
Read MoreICPR data was used in a Capitol Fax post. Via – Capitol Fax “While the average percentage of female candidates for 2018 State House and Senate Primary Elections is just 36%, female representation differs drastically depending on chamber and political…
Read MoreExecutive Director Sarah Brune was quoted in this article. Via- NPR Illinois “National politics and the recent surge of sexual harassment allegations have resulted in calls to increase the number of female candidates in the 2018 races for legislative and…
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Across the country, there has been a popular narrative among many media outlets that more women will run for office in 2018 than ever before. This is perceived to be driven partly by national politics, and by the recent wave…
Read MoreExecutive Director Sarah Brune was mentioned in the POLITICO Illinois Playbook Via – POLITICO “THE BUZZ: We are now on the fourth day of filings for the March 20 primary, and just one of the 18 Illinois members of Congress…
Read MoreExecutive Director Sarah Brune was quoted in this article. Via- WBEZ “An Illinois lawmaker accused of sexual harassment by a victim rights advocate represented the woman’s father in at least two legal disputes while pushing her bill in Springfield and…
Read MoreThough many Cook County Board Commissioners played a role in the recent passage and repeal of the Cook County Sweetened Beverage tax and the ensuing budget cuts, Board President Toni Preckwinkle has been the primary target of backlash and media…
Read MoreThere is a current wave of women speaking up about sexual harassment in the workplace. Unsurprisingly, statehouses across the country are feeling the pressure too. One recent example published in Glamour highlights the importance of sexual harassment reporting and investigatory processes. Rhode…
Read MoreICPR data was used in this article. Via – Austin Talks “U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis and other West Side elected officials gathered Sunday to make public their endorsement of Chris Kennedy, one of several Democrats seeking the party’s gubernatorial…
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