| Number | 21589 |
| Subject | Money And Politics |
| Source | Associated Press |
| State | Illinois |
| Year | 2004 |
| Publication Date | 3/13, 4/15, 5/29, 7/29, 8/16, 9/19, 12/6 |
| Summary | This series investigated Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich and the state legislature to reveal that what they disclosed about the state budget was not always accurate. The series found that some revenue was misspent, the governor hired employees while threatening layoffs, and that legislators funneled money to friends and contributors. |
| Category | Contest Entry |
| Pages | 18 |
| Keywords | state government;Illinois;budget;lesgislature;deficit |
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