2014 Springfield Wrap-Up: Mixed Results
Overall this was a very difficult legislative session in the Illinois General Assembly. But, we are not giving up or slowing down.
Help Working Families Move Out of Poverty
Urge your Illinois legislators to expand the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) to make the Illinois tax code fairer for working families who live in poverty.
Tell Legislators to Make the 5% Income Tax Rate Permanent
Our children, families and communities are in grave danger. Losing around $2 billion in revenue would force unprecedented, disastrous cuts to education and human services.
Update on CRS' 2014 Legislative Platform for Renewal
We are more than halfway through the Illinois General Assembly's Spring Session, which is scheduled to adjourn on May 31, 2014. Thanks to your advocacy, momentum is building for CRS' 2014 Legislative Platform.
Legislative Progress for Low-Income Families
Two bills currently being considered--one in Springfield and the other in Washington--could, if enacted, result in positive benefits for low-income families.
A Better Illinois: Statewide Training Opportunity
The Fair Tax Campaign's upcoming series of "Train the Trainer" events is a great opportunity to get involved in a significant tax reform initiative in Illinios