By NW Illinois News |
Mar 20, 2024
"House Minority Leader Tony McCombie presented a proposal for ethics reform in the Illinois House Ethics and Elections Committee today, calling for support on House Bill 4119. The bill aims to prevent elected officials from using campaign funds for legal defense. McCombie emphasized the urgency of the measure, highlighting the need for progress in the state's ethical standards during Ethics Awareness Month.McCombie expressed frustration over the lack of significant ethics reform in recent years, stating, "We have not passed any ethics legislation this General Assembly and...