Syverson: Instead of cuts, Senate considering new spending
May 17, 2017
SPRINGFIELD – Despite facing a historic budget impasse that has left the state with a $13 billion bill backlog, Democrats in the Illinois Senate are asking taxpayers to increase spending by funding political campaigns, according State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford). “Illinois hasn’t had a truly balanced budget in years,” said Senator Syverson. “And the problem is this constant push for