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Mark Robertson
Coverage of Mark Robertson in the Nexus archive.
- Illinois lawmakers delay credit card swipe fee law
Illinois lawmakers delayed the implementation of the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2027. The law aims to eliminate credit card fees on sales tax and tips, but credit card companies and banking associations are challenging it legally, while retail groups and small businesses criticize the delay as favoring financial institutions over local businesses.