Continues Calls for Ethics Reform
SPRINGFIELD, IL… State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) released the following statement upon learning of the conviction of former House Speaker Michael J. Madigan on ten corruption charges:
“Today, justice was served as former House Speaker Michael J. Madigan was found guilty of racketeering and bribery in federal court. The absolute power of Mike Madigan is legendary at the State Capitol and in Illinois for decades. His conviction reaffirms what everyone has known. We have a lot of work to do to get this state turned around. One of the major items we must address is ethics reform so we can finally rid our state of the embarrassment of public corruption. I plan to be a strong voice for fighting corruption and demanding ethics reforms as a member of the Ethics & Elections Committee.”
For more information, contact Rep. Jacobs’ office at 217-782-8071 or visit his website at RepPaulJacobs.com.
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