Senate Week in Review: Feb. 3-7, 2025
February 7, 2025
Senators Fight for Taxpayer Transparency on Non-Citizen Spending SPRINGFIELD – With Illinois facing a $3.2 billion budget deficit, Senate Republicans are demanding greater transparency regarding taxpayer dollars spent on programs for non-citizens. On Feb. 5, State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley), State Sen. Li Arellano, Jr. (R-Dixon), and State Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) announced the reintroduction of legislation requiring detailed