Hurley Backs Measures Opposing “Lame Duck” Tax Hikes

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, continued her push for accountability in the lawmaking process this week by supporting legislation making it more difficult to levy new taxes on area residents during the “lame duck period” between the...

Manley Votes Against “Business as Usual” Tax Increases

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, co-sponsored a resolution on Wednesday calling for politicians to stop the habit of voting for tax increases during the time between the November election and the January inauguration. “I co-sponsored this...

Yingling Vows Not To Support Lame Duck Tax Increase

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.—As rumors of a tax hike during outgoing lawmakers’ last days in office begin to circulate, state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, is speaking out loudly against any proposal that raises taxes. “Illinois families must not bear the financial burden...

Kifowit Opposes Tax Hikes During Lame-Duck Session

AURORA, Ill. – As Springfield politicians conspire to raise taxes in the coming weeks, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is supporting legislation to prevent unaccountable and outgoing politicians from raising taxes on middle-class taxes. “Middle-class families...