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Gambling Bill On To House 12/3/2010
Senate: Let state watchdog track area transit agencies 11/18/2010
RTA could get more state oversight 11/17/2010
A dog with teeth 11/17/2010
Options and Opportunities: Resource fair job-seekers optimistic 11/16/2010
Options & Opportunities Resource Fair November 15
11/15/2010
State's top watchdog would oversee mass transit, bill proposes 11/14/2010
Garrett gets pushback from Pace over inspector general 11/10/2010
A transit watchdog 11/8/2010
‘Lobbyists get payments and lobbyists pay legislators' 10/24/2010
Tollway job reductions and cell phone cretins 10/23/2010
Transit agencies spend millions on lobbyists 10/23/2010
Metra scandal points to need for new 'watchdog' office 10/22/2010
Metra board did nothing to keep Pagano honest, review finds 10/20/2010
Metra North line project called flawed from start 10/2/2010
Some progress on Metra watchdog 9/30/2010
Early reviews good for new health facilities board 9/24/2010
Push for Metra oversight 9/22/2010
iStar Financial takes over lease for tollway oases 9/21/2010
Senator skewers Metra consultant fees 9/21/2010
Legislator, transit agencies at odds over reports 9/20/2010
Metra works on ethics policies 9/17/2010
The real reform Metra needs, post-Pagano 9/17/2010
Metra still in talks over independent watchdog 9/11/2010
Metra chair to discuss inspector general position 9/10/2010
Senator skeptical of $2.5 millions deal for Metra consultants 8/26/2010
Tollway chief gives new team an incomplete, as hardest job still ahead 8/16/2010
Study: Metra needs a permanent watchdog 8/13/2010
Garrett continues push for Metra IG 8/13/2010
Push for inspector general for Metra continues 8/13/2010
Garrett legislation can only improve corrupt state agency 8/12/2010
Metra Watchdog ... 8/8/2010
Tollway oversight 8/3/2010
Law puts Tollway on road to reform 8/1/2010
Who will mind Metra? 7/29/2010
Independent watchdog needed at Metra, officials say 7/29/2010
Official: All Metra board members must go 7/29/2010
New law gives Illinois tollway tougher watchdog 7/28/2010
Illinois Legislative Committee to Look Into Metra Finances Today 7/28/2010
Change may be good but what about pricey Metra change orders? 7/25/2010
Runaway train 7/16/2010
State Committee to Look into Metra Finances, Operations 7/14/2010
State senator says committee to investigate Metra 7/14/2010
State Senate to Investigate Metra Finances 7/13/2010
State panel to look into Metra 7/13/2010
Lake Co. forest preserve uses rainwater to power toilets 7/12/2010
Lots of questions about huge Metra lobbying contracts 6/30/2010
Legislators tell chamber members of budget woes 6/24/2010
Tollway oases need strong oversight 6/1/2010
City marks Memorial Day as new tribute takes shape 5/31/2010
E-mails detail past problems in tollway, Wilton partnership 5/30/2010
RTA trifecta, Metra chief search and drivers back on tollways 5/30/2010
Ill. Democrats force Gov. Quinn to abandon Income Tax Hike 5/26/2010
Metra to Consider Hiring Outside Watchdog 5/26/2010
Lawmakers Want Changes to Budget-Crafting Process 5/25/2010
Dems propose insurance increases for state retirees 5/24/2010
Democratic Lawmakers Pitch Deep Cuts 5/24/2010
Quinn has ax in hand 5/24/2010
Metra board to create oversight panels 5/22/2010
RTA board sidesteps discussion of fraud by late Pagano
5/21/2010
Illinois House to resume budget work Monday 5/21/2010
RTA won't discuss Metra scandal 5/21/2010
5/20/2010
Suburban Democrats seek budget alternatives 5/18/2010
Metra urged to step up financial overhaul 5/18/2010
Toll Highway Authority inspector general has cleared both houses 5/16/2010
Gov. Quinn Signs Bill Protecting Small Business Employees' Health Insurance 5/14/2010
Illinois Governor Quinn signs COBRA bill 5/14/2010
Garrett measure sent to governor 5/13/2010
Garrett legislation addresses mandates 5/6/2010
Tollway accountability 5/5/2010
Illinois State Senator Susan Garrett promotes Earth Day 2010 4/22/20110
Galassie chairs new health facilities board 3/19/2010
League of Women Voters wants to take politics out of legislative remapping 3/18/2010
Video Gaming 'Punishment' Viewed As Unreasonable 3/10/2010
Illinois libraries waiting for state to pay up 3/3/2010
Senate's closed-door meeting riles critics, media 2/17/2010
Horse Slaughter Ban Targeted Again 2/16/2010
Senate eyes empowering tollway inspector general 2/13/2010
Tolls are no sweat for tollway workers 2/5/2010
Audit: Conflict of interest present in tollway deals 1/27/2010
Illinois officials strategize unified effort to fight lake invasion of carp 1/21/2010
Secret report paid for with taxpayer dollars still secret 1/17/2010
Pension costs creating challenges for Lake Forest 1/14/2010
Local lawmakers' reaction to the State of the State address 1/13/2010
Secret report digs into problems at tollway oases 1/12/2010
Illinois tollway taps former FBI agent to be new watchdog 1/8/2010
Lake Forest forum to tackle problem of funding public pensions 1/7/2010
Metra denies claim of discrimination in funding 1/7/2010
Lobbyist Registration System Shut Down 1/5/2010
Will 2010 be the year of transportation? 1/3/2010
   
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Press releases

Garrett Pushes Major Reform Legislation to Increase Oversight 11/17/2010
Garrett Calls on Metra and RTA to Release Audit Findings and Put an Independent Inspector General in Place Immediately 9/20/2010
Pressure Mounting for Metra to Support an Independent Inspector General 8/12/2010
Legislators to announce budget reform package 5/21/2010
Measure to end tollway mismanagement sent to governor 5/4/2010

Garrett legislation addresses mandates on schools

4/27/2010
Bill to prevent toll highway mismanagement passes Senate 3/12/2010
Legislation to help returning veterans passes Senate 3/9/2010
Garrett to Co-Host a Series of Constituent Outreach Meetings 3/4/2010
Senator Garrett Offers Scholarship Opportunities 1/27/2010
   
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