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Gong-Gershowitz Votes to Pass Reproductive Health Act
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In a push back against attacks across the country on reproductive rights, state Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, helped to pass the Reproductive Health Act out of the Illinois House. She released the following statement:
Ramirez and Ortiz Lead Charge on Fair Tax Amendment, Provide Working Families Tax Relief
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Fighting to provide tax relief for their local residents and demand the wealthy pay their fair share in taxes, state Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Chicago, and state Rep. Aaron Ortiz, D-Chicago, issued the following joint statement after supporting the Fair Tax amendment:
Stuart to Host “Cones with Katie” at Annie’s in Edwardsville
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will be hosting a “Cones with Katie” event to beat the summer heat and talk with constituents on Thursday, June 6 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Annie’s Frozen Custard, located at 245 S. Buchanan St. in Edwardsville.
Ammons Coal Ash Reduction Bill Passes Illinois House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Fighting to protect Illinois’ environment and water supplies for those living near coal power plants, state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, passed legislation out of the Illinois House that seeks to reduce the harmful effects of coal combustion residual (CCR), or coal ash.
State Rep. Walker Statement on Fair Tax Amendment
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, issued the following statement in the moments after the Illinois House of Representatives passed a constitutional amendment allowing voters to decide whether the state should consider a new tax plan:“We...
Smith Supports Fair Tax Amendment
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the passage of the Fair Tax Amendment out of the Illinois House, state Rep. Nicholas Smith, D-Chicago, issued the below statement:
State Rep. Hernandez Helps Pass Fair Tax Amendment, First Step Toward Tax Relief for Middle-Class Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, issued this statement after passing the Fair Tax amendment, a first step toward tax relief for 99.7% of local residents:
Lance Yednock Statement on Fair Tax Amendment Vote
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, issued the following statement after the House of Representative passed a constitutional amendment allowing voters to make the tax system fairer for middle-class families:
Didech Holds Line on Middle-Class Taxes; Backs Fair Tax Amendment
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, issued the following statement after supporting the Fair Tax Amendment in an effort to hold the line on middle-class taxes.“My top priority is to provide real tax relief for families and seniors that are...
Crespo Backs Fair Tax Amendment
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, issued the following statement after voting for the Fair Tax amendment, a first step toward a fairer tax system that would provide relief to 99.1% of middle-class families and seniors in his community:
Hernandez Votes to Ensure Wealthy Pay Their Fair Share
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, released the following statement after voting in support of the Fair Tax Amendment, a first step toward providing tax relief to 99.8% of families in her community and requiring the wealthy to pay their fair share:
Mason Backs Fair Tax Amendment, Paving Way for Middle-Class Tax Relief
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, issued the following statement after voting for a Fair Tax amendment Monday, a first step toward tax relief for 97% of local residents:
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:
Ammons Supports Fair Tax Amendment, Historic First Step Toward Tax Relief for Middle-Class Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, issued the following statement after supporting a Fair Tax amendment, a first step toward fairer taxes and relief for 99% of area residents:
Lilly Backs Fair Tax Amendment, First Step Toward Middle-Class Tax Relief
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, issued the following statement after voting to pass a Fair Tax amendment, the first step toward tax relief for 97% of taxpayers:
Stuart Fights to Build a Stronger Middle Class, Supports Fair Tax Amendment
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To relieve the financial burden on Illinois’ middle-class families and ensure millionaires and billionaires pay their fair share, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, supported Senate Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment 1, the Fair Tax Amendment, and issued the following statement:
Mussman Supports Fair Tax Plan to Relieve Pressure on Local Middle-Class Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, issued the following statement regarding the Fair Tax amendment: