Fiscal Policy

League Position

The League supports a diversified revenue system which principally relies on a combination of broad-based taxes and user fees, is equitable, progressive, stable, responsive and simple.

We support a progressive income tax with a graduated rate schedule. Until the Illinois Constitution is amended to allow graduated rates, the flat rate income tax should be made more progressive.

News

News
League Action in Summer 2024
League Action in Summer 2024

This summer, the League spoke out on clean energy, tax filing, reproductive rights and more.

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2024 Legislative Wrap-Up
2024 Legislative Wrap-Up

The Illinois General Assembly adjourned last month, having missed an opportunity during an election year to address various reforms needed to protect the environment and government ethics. But to its credit, lawmakers passed over $1 billion in revenue increases to move the needle on creating economic opportunity for families most in need.

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Lobby Day in Springfield
Lobby Day in Springfield

League members traveled to Springfield from all across the state to talk with their legislators and advocate in support of bills that promote economic and educational equity and protection of the environment.

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League Action in March & April
League Action in March & April

Over the last few months, the League spoke out on environmental protection, mental health, gun violence prevention, and more.

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Meeting Basic Needs through Fiscal Policy
Meeting Basic Needs through Fiscal Policy

Learn how Illinois can rise to the challenge of meeting the basic needs of a growing low-income population while also ensuring the safety and well-being of new arrivals by leveraging fiscal policy.

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League Action in February
League Action in February

Last month, the League spoke out on environmental protection, criminal justice, and government transparency, and more.

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Take Action: State Child Tax Credit
Take Action: State Child Tax Credit

Ask your state representative and state senator to support a Child Tax Credit in Illinois. Creating a $300 per child Child Tax Credit (CTC) is an immediate, meaningful way to directly support half of Illinois’ kids.

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League Action in November
League Action in November

Last month, the League spoke out on mental health, gun violence prevention, criminal justice, conservation, and more.

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Time to celebrate! League-supported bills become law
Time to celebrate! League-supported bills become law

Thank you to everyone who called their legislators and the governor and spoke up on behalf of these bills, which have now been signed into law.

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Success! League-supported legislation passes
Success! League-supported legislation passes

Thanks in part to the advocacy of League members, important legislation supported by LWVIL was passed by both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly this term.

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Lobby Day: Your voice, your issues, your schedule
Lobby Day: Your voice, your issues, your schedule

Join the LWV of Illinois online on Monday, April 24 to lobby for issues you believe in. Whether you have five minutes or two hours, you can take part!

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Issue Specialists

Ann Courter
issues@lwvil.org

Coalition Partners

Funding Illinois’ Future

Illinois Cost of Living Refund Coalition

Responsible Budget Coalition

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