This is our moment to truly make a difference for Illinois residents
Heartland Alliance applauds the members of the House Revenue and Finance committee for taking a step towards creating a fair tax system and investing in our communities by passing the Fair Tax constitutional amendment. Heartland Alliance strongly supports a fair tax with higher rates for people with higher incomes and lower rates people with lower incomes.
Not only will the Fair Tax cut taxes for 97% of Illinoisans, it will also raise more than $3 billion a year for programs and services our communities need, including health and human services, schools and public safety.
The constitutional amendment now moves on to the full House. We urge every House Representative to stand up for the 97% of Illinoisans who will benefit from the Fair Tax by voting yes to put the Fair Tax constitutional amendment on the ballot.
Illinois has not only one of the most regressive tax system in the country, but the programs and services that make communities strong have been stripped to the bone, and the state has been carrying an embarrassing load of back bills for years—failing those who partner with the state, people experiencing violence and poverty, and others. Even before the budget crisis, Illinois was reeling from years of cuts to the programs and services that mean the most to its residents.
This is our moment to truly make a difference for Illinois residents. At Heartland Alliance, we believe that ALL of us benefit when everyone has a fair chance at success, and everyone has the equal opportunity to participate, prosper, and reach their full potential. A Fair Tax is a beginning step in that journey. We urge the General Assembly to pass the Fair Tax constitutional amendment today.
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888-412-6570 and ask them to support the Fair Tax
