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Mason Passes Big Wins for Property Tax Relief and Reform, Economic Growth, Voting Rights

Apr 27, 2026 | Mason

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As Illinois taxpayers foot the fallout of Washington’s agenda that’s raised everyday prices, hampered trade and commerce nationwide, and threatened the erasure of constitutional rights, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is taking steps through a...

Ford Advances Millionaire Amendment to Support Schools, Deliver Property Tax Relief

Apr 22, 2026 | Ford

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, advanced a proposal out of a House committee Tuesday that would give voters an opportunity to institute a 3% surtax on income over $1 million and deliver billions to schools and homeowners in property tax...

Jiménez-Backed Consumer Protection Measure on Unfair Store Return Policies Passes House

Apr 21, 2026 | Jimenez

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, is standing up for working families by championing legislation that puts power back in the hands of consumers. The bill ensures that retailers across Illinois adopt fair and transparent return policies by...

Faver Dias Legislation to Lower Utility Costs for Working Families Passes House

Apr 21, 2026 | Faver Dias

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Committed to lowering costs for working families, state Rep. Laura Faver Dias, D-Grayslake, advanced legislation this week to freeze utility surcharge rates while increasing access to low-income discount rate programs for gas and electric...

Avelar Measure Offering Bilingual Pay Incentive for Illinois State Toll Highway Employees Passes House Vote

Apr 21, 2026 | Avelar

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Representative Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Romeoville, passed legislation in the House that encourages language proficiency by offering pay incentives for bilingual individuals seeking employment. “The Illinois tollways are meeting points for...

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