Scherer Helps Block Tax Increases on Working Families

DECATUR Ill. – In line with her firmly-held opposition to tax increases on middle-class and working families, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, joined a bipartisan group Wednesday to oppose attempts to raise income taxes on residents through a loophole open in...

Willis Votes to Take Lame Duck Tax Increase Off the Table

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As legislators close out the Fall veto session and some prepare to leave office, state Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Addison, is backing a series of resolutions to help ensure that politicians do not approve a last-minute tax hike. “The General Assembly...

Moylan Reconfirms Opposition to Income Tax Increase

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, continued his fight against an income tax increase by supporting two measures at the state house this week that would make it more difficult for legislators to increase the income tax rate during a “lame...

D’Amico Votes to Prevent Tax Increases

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Representative John D’Amico, D-Chicago, co-sponsored a resolution on Wednesday opposing the practice of passing tax increase legislation during the time period between the November election and the January inauguration. “I co-sponsored this...

Walsh Fights to Prevent “Lame-Duck” Tax Hike

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to proposals to raise taxes during the upcoming lame-duck session in January, state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, supported legislation Wednesday to oppose the passage of tax increases during these special sessions. “The decision to...