Sen Syverson files legislation requiring continuing education for elected officials
March 10, 2015
SPRINGFIELD- State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) has filed new legislation aimed at ensuring that those who represent Illinois citizens have at least a core understanding of economics. Senate Bill 700 would require elected officials to take an eight hour course every two years covering basic economic theories and the interaction between economic theory and governmental policy. “Elected officials need to