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Bailey opposes tax amendment with message from constituents: 'We don't trust you with our money'

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

House Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) strongly opposed an amendment to the state constitution that will change the state's income tax structure from a flat tax to a graduated tax.

Miller: Graduated income tax proposal 'has no protections for middle-income families and businesses'

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 31, 2019

State Rep. Chris Miller (R-Oakland) said in a recent release that graduated income tax legislation proposed by Democrats is a "blank check" for Democrats that could mean doom for middle class families.

From Chambana Sun

Halbrook on graduated income tax amendment: 'Where are the reforms?'

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

House Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) strongly opposed the graduated income tax proposal in a session on Monday, saying it will cause more citizens to flee the state.

From South Central Illinois News

Wilhour: Graduated income tax amendment 'does nothing to address structural issues'

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

Blaine Wilhour (R-Effingham) asked House members to stand up for overburdened taxpayers in Illinois during the vote on the graduated income tax amendment during Monday's session.

Miller says 'fair tax' isn't fair

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 31, 2019

House Rep. Chris Miller (R-Oakland) said the Democrats' "fair tax" is far from being fair.

Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on HB833

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 31, 2019

Illinois HB833 passed the state Senate on May 31.

Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on HB3018

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 31, 2019

Illinois HB3018 passed the state Senate on May 31.

Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on HB2243

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 31, 2019

Illinois HB2243 passed the state Senate on May 31.

Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on HB188

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 31, 2019

Illinois HB188 passed the state Senate on May 31.

Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on HB1639

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 31, 2019

Illinois HB1639 passed the state Senate on May 31.

Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on HB3213

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 31, 2019

Illinois HB3213 passed the state Senate on May 31.

Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on HB2836

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 31, 2019

Illinois HB2836 passed the state Senate on May 31.

Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on HB142

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 31, 2019

Illinois HB142 passed the state Senate on May 31.

Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on SB1932

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 31, 2019

Illinois SB1932 passed the state House on May 31.

Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on SB262

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 31, 2019

Illinois SB262 passed the state House on May 31.

Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on HB900

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 31, 2019

Illinois HB900 passed the state Senate on May 31.

Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on HB3096

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 31, 2019

Illinois HB3096 passed the state Senate on May 31.

2 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 62401 in 1st quarter of 2019

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 31, 2019

Two offenders released on parole during the first quarter live near Illinois zip code 62401, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on HB2497

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 31, 2019

Illinois HB2497 passed the state Senate on May 31.

Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on SB1221

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 30, 2019

Illinois SB1221 passed the state House on May 30.