SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate approved a constitutional amendment that would allow the state to implement a Fair Tax structure on Wednesday. Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford (D-Maywood) released the following statement after the vote:

“Our working and middle class families have been forced to cover the cost for running our state under a tax structure that does not require wealthy people to contribute their fair share, and we are working to give voters a chance to change that.

“We desperately need to repair our infrastructure, fund our schools and provide services that lift our communities up. That cannot be done under our current tax structure, and I hope to see the potential we voted for today come to fruition.”

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There will be a Training & Career Expo on Wednesday, April 24 at the IBEW Local 134 Union Hall located at 2722 S.King Drive, Chicago 60616.

SPRINGFIELD – Schools with high numbers of student discipline incidents would be eligible for grants to help reduce the use of suspensions under legislation led by Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford (D-Maywood).

“Time spent in the classroom is vital for our students,” Lightford said. “Supporting programs that address our children’s wellbeing holistically will help deal with behavioral issues and create a better learning environment for all students.”

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