Illinois GOP leaders call for ethics reforms

Published May 18, 2021 2:00pm ET



Illinois Senate Republicans, frustrated over the lack of discussion during the General Assembly on ethics reforms, have introduced new legislation that seeks to reduce corruption in government.

A federal corruption investigation that has led to charges against several current and former Democratic state lawmakers and the eventual downfall of longtime House Speaker Michael Madigan, the Illinois GOP is urging fellow lawmakers to strengthen the state’s government ethics laws.

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