Illinois voters will decide next year whether to do away with Illinois’ flat rate income tax in favor of a progressive income tax. On Tuesday’s 73-44 roll call, the Democrat-led House approved asking voters to weigh in on a state constitutional amendment allowing a graduated tax structure. Gov. Pritzker called it a “fair” tax because it would replace the current 4.95 percent flat rate, which critics contend eats up a greater share of income at lower wages. The constitutional amendment doesn’t mention rates or levels of income. (St. Louis Dispatch)