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Illinois legislator blasts renewed push for progressive tax

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Democratic state legislators are again pushing a measure to change the state’s flat income tax to one with higher rates for higher earners.

State Rep. Martin McLaughlin , R-Barrington Hills, didn't hold back in his criticism of the idea.

McLaughlin warned such a measure only sets taxpayers up for more of the kind of abuse he argued Springfield has become too well known for.

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