On Oct. 3, U.S. District Judge Edmond Chang formally vacated the so-called Shakman Decree over the governor’s office and agencies under the governor’s supervision. For the first time in decades, Illinois state government agencies under the purview of the governor’s office will no longer be subject to federal oversight to ensure neither the governor nor his political allies can continue Illinois’ long political tradition of using government jobs to cement and grow power.
With Shakman gone, if passed, could Amendment 1 overturne ‘Comprehensive Employment Plan’? Leaving illinoisans w zero protection against patronage hiring?
Riverbender
3 years ago
The Judge is an Obama appointee…why would you expect a different decision?
A largely unasked question is becoming glaring: Is Illinois doing all it should to use artificial intelligence to make government cost less and work better? So far, the evidence says no.
With Shakman gone, if passed, could Amendment 1 overturne ‘Comprehensive Employment Plan’? Leaving illinoisans w zero protection against patronage hiring?
The Judge is an Obama appointee…why would you expect a different decision?