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Bright: When it comes to state and local elections, less can be more

February 19, 2020

This is the fifth and final column in “Democracy Do-Over,” a weekly series exploring and making the case for improvements in how we elect public servants and ensure effective representation by all...

Bright: States should not have bicameral legislatures

January 21, 2020

This is the second column in “Democracy Do-Over,” a weekly series exploring and making the case for improvements in how we elect public servants and ensure effective representation by all levels of...

State Sen. Daniel Biss honored for retirement savings solution

November 23, 2014

State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) was selected last week as a finalist in an innovative policy contest for his plan to provide more Illinois workers with retirement savings. Developing Exceptional...

Evanston schools stand to lose majority of state funding

September 24, 2014

Officials from the school boards of Evanston/Skokie School District 65 and Evanston Township High School District 202 are working on a joint resolution that expresses their opposition to an Illinois Senate...

House to consider Biss’ retirement savings bill

May 22, 2014

A bill sponsored by state Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) that would make it easier for some residents to create retirement savings plans can now be considered by the full Illinois House of Representatives...

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