Category: Illinois

Illinois lobbyist registration on hold

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date January 7, 2010
Categories In Illinois

Here’s the latest in Illinois after a court case involving lobbyist registration came down. Secretary of State Jesse White’s office has put a hold on lobbyist registrations while two lawsuits challenging large increases in lobbyists registration fees wind their way through the court system A post on White’s Web site Wednesday said the registration system […]

Temporary restraining order against Illinois lobbying fees

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date December 29, 2009
Categories In Illinois

The Volokh Conspiracy’s Eugene Volokh discusses the ACLU of Illinois’ lawsuit regarding the state’s lobbying fees. The opinion is here.

Peoria’s lobbyists in Washington

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date December 26, 2009
Categories In Illinois

Here’s a story on Peoria’s lobbyist representation in Washington. The finance committee’s recommendation to hire [The Ferguson Group] for $7,000 per month goes to the full board in January. What’s more, in a cooperative effort, the city of Peoria is included in the contract. And the county is picking up the full tab for 15 […]