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Apr 12, 2019
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Under the Dome Podcast: Graduated tax, future Chicago mayor visits
On this week's episode of Under the Dome, powered by The State Journal-Register, Bernard Schoenburg and Angie Muhs talk taxes, a busy May and a congressional campaign rematch.
Legislation introduced to bring graduated income tax to Illinois

Democratic lawmakers unveiled legislation on Tuesday that would get rid of the Illinois Constitution's requirement that everyone pay the same tax rate.

Graduated income tax amendment approved by Illinois Senate committee

A constitutional amendment that would pave the way for a vote on a graduated income tax was approved by an Illinois Senate committee Wednesday.

Chicago mayor-elect tells Senate ‘bold action’ – including a graduated income tax – needed in Illinois

In her second consecutive day of addressing lawmakers at the Capitol, Chicago Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot on Thursday once again called for statewide unity.

Comptroller orders progress reports on technology contracts

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza has suspended $5.7 million in payments on an online state-employee health insurance program, a project so botched it also prompted her to begin ordering performance reports for all large state technology contracts.

Senate OKs slightly different bill to raise minimum salary for teachers

A second bill raising the minimum annual salary for Illinois teachers to $40,000 found legislative success this week.

Illinois State Police seek funding for more troopers

Two Illinois State Police cadet classes included in the governor's budget proposal would help the agency with one of its greatest challenges -- having enough troopers.

Crime victims lobby for more trauma care, resources

Crime survivors from around Illinois advocated at the Capitol Thursday for more initiatives they say will make communities safer and help victims.

GOP quick to criticize Londrigan after campaign kickoff

Democrat Betsy Dirksen Londrigan formally kicked off her second effort to defeat U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Taylorville, Thursday.

Londrigan to take on Davis again in 13th

Democrat Betsy Dirksen Londrigan of Springfield, who came within 1 percentage point of U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Taylorville, in their 2018 U.S. House race, will try again to unseat him.

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