CHICAGO (Jan. 22, 2017) – This afternoon, the Better Government Association announced that Andy Shaw would be stepping down from his role as president and chief executive officer.

Illinois Policy Institute CEO John Tillman released the following statement:

“Government watchdogs do important work: They hold politicians accountable and they empower taxpayers. Andy Shaw has been a worthy steward of this important mission, doing great work in a state that can use all the watchdogs it can get. Andy has grown BGA into a formidable force. I wish him the best of luck in the future.”

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