Richard Chew is joined by State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid (D-IL).

He discussed the upcoming legislative session's end and the need to pass bills, including the state budget. He emphasized his support for Illinois House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment 16, a tax relief proposal to replace the state's flat tax with a graduated tax, arguing it's unfair to tax teachers and billionaires equally. Rashid highlighted the opposition to the proposal from wealthy individuals and special interests, citing a need to tax the wealthy more to reduce property taxes and fund education equitably. He said the amendment has broad support from a diverse group of legislators.

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