Author: Reema Saleh
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Digital Ad Tax Passage Statement
On May 31, the Illinois legislature passed a tax on digital advertising revenue from tech companies like Meta, Amazon, and Google. Read more
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Official Statement from the Illinois Revenue Alliance
Throughout this legislative session, General Assembly members heard from their constituents that our communities are facing an affordability crisis. As the Trump administration slashes services, healthcare, and education to finance tax breaks to billionaires, and as the Governor’s proposed budget included cuts and underfunded vital programs, the General Assembly needed to act boldly to ensure… Read more
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Statement on MegaProjects Bill
On May 1st, thousands of Illinoisans will begin losing SNAP benefits, while the ultra-rich and mega developers continue to get tax breaks. This week’s vote on the Megaproject bill is proof that when there is political will, there is a way. We hope legislators will dedicate that same willpower to addressing food assistance and cuts… Read more
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ILRA Responds to Governor Pritzker’s Budget Address: ‘Make billionaires and giant corporations finally pay what they owe’
Unprecedented attacks on Medicaid, SNAP, education, housing and other federal funding at the hands of the Trump administration threaten Illinois’ promise that every family — no matter their background —can afford to live here. Read more