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Winnebago County Balanced Growth Initiative

Illinois Land Preservation Initiative pushed by state park districts  (Web Publication) 5/1/2002

The Illinois Land Preservation Initiative would increase the state sales tax minimally in order to fund land purchase and recreation use. A November advisory referendum is planned.

Illinois Growth Task Force Final Report  (Web Publication) 2/28/2002

Executive Summary

What's Ahead for Sensible Growth Legislation  (Web Publication) 4/2/2002

Four key state lawmakers rate legislative chances of Sensible Growth in 2002

Growth Task Force grapples with Findings, Recommendations of Final Report  (Web Publication) 1/9/2002

At a lengthy meeting Jan. 8, the Illinois Growth Task Force began working on its final report for the General Assembly.

Growth Task Force focuses on transportation  (Web Publication) 10/29/2001

The Illinois Growth Task Force met Oct. 25 to hear reports of the Economics and Transportation Working Group and gather information on transportation around the region.

Southwest mayors condemn state policies against sensible growth  (Web Publication) 10/10/2001

The Southwest Conference of Mayors urges the General Assembly to rethink policies including tax caps and unfunded mandates because they stifle sensible growth planning.

Illinois Growth Task Force reappointed ... and back at work
 (Web Publication) 8/28/2001

At its July 18 meeting, members of the Illinois Growth Task Force looked back at the past year's accomplishments, and ahead to goals for the future.

APA panelist identifies 7 national sensible growth trends  (Web Publication) 10/9/2001

Jason Jordan, American Planning Association legislative liaison, identifies trends in planning legislation today, and believes that passing legislation is more important than ever in light of Sept. 11 events.

State Policies Working Group Report (291k) 9/04/01

State Policies Working Group Report (Power Point Presentation) 9/04/01

Economic Strength Through Balanced Growth (172k) 9/04/01

Economic Strength Through Balanced Growth (Power Point Presentation) 9/04/01

Farmland and Natural Resource Preservation Working Group Report (307k) 9/04/01

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