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Robinson Backs Fair Tax Amendment to Provide Relief to Middle Class Families

May 31, 2019 | Robinson

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lamont Robinson, Jr., D-Chicago, issued the following statement the Fair Tax amendment:“This week I voted to give residents the opportunity to have their voices heard by allowing them to choose to move to a tax system that will require...

Andrade Helps Pass Fair Tax Amendment, Lowers Tax Burden for Middle-Class Families

May 30, 2019 | Andrade

SPRINGFIELD, IL. –State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, released the following statement after the passage of the Fair Tax amendment, which is a critical first step toward providing tax relief for the middle class. The Fair Tax will also raise billions in new revenue...

Ramirez and Ortiz Lead Charge on Fair Tax Amendment, Provide Working Families Tax Relief

May 28, 2019 | Ortiz, Ramirez

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...

Smith Supports Fair Tax Amendment

May 28, 2019 | Smith

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:“Illinois’ tax system is among the most unfair in the country, and places too much of the burden on...

Mah Votes to Bring Fight for Fair Tax to Ballot Box

May 27, 2019 | Mah

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...