Lightford votes to bring Fair Tax before voters

• Fair Tax

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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8th Annual "We Adore Our Women" Mammograms for Mother's Day Event

• Event

Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford (D-Maywood) is hosting her 8th Annual "We Adore Our Women" Mammograms for Mother's Day Event on Saturday, May 11. Click the flyer to view the list of participating beauty salons in the 4th District.

Contractor Outreach: Growing Diversity in Illinois Solar Projects

• Event

Elevate Energy is hosting events to provide contractors information on how to participate in new Illinois solar programs on APril 30 and May 9.

Doing More Than Meaning Well Event

• Event

The Illinois Judicial Council and The University of Chicago Law School are hosting an event on adolescent brain development, trauma and juvenile justice on May 11 at The University of Chicago Law School.

Register for the event by May 4th here: http://bit.ly/2vvP4jU