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Often referred to by its acronym, IVI-IPO, has roots dating to 1944, when the Independent Voters of Illinois was founded. In 1979 the IVI merged with the Independent Precinct Organization- IPO was founded by Dick Simpson a few years earlier and had worked to elect him Alderman of the 44th Ward as well as other independent candidates. [ 1 ]
Rodney Lee Davis (born January 5, 1970) [1] is an American politician and lobbyist who served as the U.S. representative for Illinois's 13th congressional district from 2013 to 2023. Davis's tenure ended when redistricting led to a primary race in the Illinois's 15th against fellow incumbent Mary Miller.
Lobbying depends on cultivating personal relationships over many years. Photo: Lobbyist Tony Podesta (left) with former Senator Kay Hagan (center) and her husband.. Generally, lobbyists focus on trying to persuade decision-makers: Congress, executive branch agencies such as the Treasury Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission, [16] the Supreme Court, [17] and state governments ...
Federal prosecutors plan to call former state Rep. Eddie Acevedo, D-Chicago, to the stand as the case against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan continues into its 11th week.
For grassroots lobbying, AED runs an annual legislative week for its members. Members of AED contact Congress to discuss issues related to the equipment industry. On the campaign and elections side, AED runs a political action machine (PAC) that gives campaign donations to federal candidates. AED outsources some of its lobbying activity.
The Illinois Chamber of Commerce is a business advocacy group representing the interests of businesses across the U.S. state of Illinois. It is not a government agency, but a non-profit membership business advocacy organization. The Chamber is staffed with policy experts, lobbyists, and business advocates.
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Lobbyist Dave Sullivan (born December 29, 1964, in Chicago ) is a former Illinois State Senator and is a member of the Republican Party . He was first appointed in 1998 to fill a vacancy following the death of former State Senator Marty Butler , and in 2000 and 2002, was subsequently re-elected.