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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:
Crespo Passes Measure to Ease Property Tax Burden on Seniors
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Local seniors who qualify for cost-saving property tax exemptions would no longer have to reapply annually for relief under legislation passed by state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates.
West Backs Measure to Bring Together Schools and Employers to Prepare Workers for High-Wage Jobs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Highlighting the need to create high-paying jobs, state Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, backed a proposal Thursday to create the 21st Century Employment Grant Program, an effort designed to allow employers to enter into public-private partnerships to create customized job training programs with community colleges and high schools.
Didech Joins Effort to Protect Coverage for Illinoisans with Pre-Existing Conditions
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In light of President Donald Trump’s various attempts to strip health care coverage away from Illinois residents with pre-existing conditions, state Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, is backing legislation that would ensure the State does not enter into enrollment restricting waivers being pushed by the president’s administration.
Hernandez Backs Measure to Close FOID Card Loopholes that Led to Aurora Shooting
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to the tragic mass shooting earlier this year in Aurora, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is supporting legislation to improve background checks through the use of fingerprinting and to help the Illinois State Police process and follow up FOID revocations for felons.
Slaughter Passes Measure to Create Jobs and Ensure Clean Water for Residents
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to improve water quality and create job opportunities for Illinois residents, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently passed legislation to help support and prepare individuals for careers in water infrastructure.
Meyers-Martin Passes ‘Illinois Bank On Initiative’
SPRINGFIELD, Ill –Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin, D-Olympia Fields, to help the unbanked and underbanked population in Illinois gain accessibility to traditional retail banking products, passed the House with bipartisan support and will now go to the Governor for further consideration.
West Passes Bill Aimed at Addressing Student Mental Health and Suicide Concerns
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Committed to addressing student mental health and youth suicide concerns, state Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, passed legislation Thursday in the Illinois House that further directs school districts to offer a specialized training program to employees so that they may better assist students who are developing or experiencing a mental health disorder.