Carroll Sponsors Legislation to Crack Down on Human Trafficking

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Joining new efforts to crack down on human trafficking, state Rep. Jonathan Carroll, D-Northbrook, is sponsoring legislation that cracks down on companies that benefit from human trafficking by increasing penalties and providing new resources for...

Mah Votes to Bring Fight for Fair Tax to Ballot Box

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, issued the following statement Monday after supporting a Fair Tax constitutional amendment that would allow Illinois residents to change the state’s tax structure, a critical first step toward tax relief for more...

Jones Fights for Tax Relief by Passing Fair Tax Amendment

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, issued the following statement after voting to pass the Fair Tax amendment, a first step toward tax relief for 99.8% of local residents:“Illinois’ Constitution requires a regressive flat tax, which for...