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Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Ban Self-Promotion on State-Funded Billboards

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation that would prevent state officials from putting their name or likeness on billboards or electronic signs paid for with taxpayer dollars.

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“Government belongs to the people,” said Governor Quinn. “When state government gets the word out about a program or service that will help people, it should not be an excuse for officials to promote themselves.”

Senate Bill 1344 adds billboards and electronic billboards to an…

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