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Pritzker’s Spending Surge Comes at Taxpayers’ Expense SPRINGFIELD – At a time when families are cutting back to make ends meet, Democrat leaders in Springfield are pushing a $6 billion tax hike to fund massive government expansion, including what would be the largest state budget in Illinois history. State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) says Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposed budget

Senate Republicans Request Federal Guidance to Protect Fairness in Women’s Sports SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate Republican Caucus sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi on April 22 requesting federal guidance to ensure fairness in girls’ and women’s athletics in Illinois high schools. State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) says the letter follows conflicting guidance from state agencies

 SPRINGFIELD – As temperatures begin to get warmer, and more people head to the golf course for the first time this Spring, State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) says they will notice something different – yet another new tax! “If you rent a golf cart or golf clubs, you will now have to pay a sales tax,” said Senator Syverson.

Senate Democrats Advance Dangerous Cannabis Bill SPRINGFIELD – Senate Democrats recently advanced controversial legislation that potentially ties the hands of police and puts public safety at risk. Senate Bill 42 removes the requirement that cannabis be stored in an odor-proof container and prevents law enforcement from stopping or searching a vehicle solely based on the smell of cannabis. Senate Republicans

Providers warn continued inadequate funding threatens access to care and deepens workforce crisis SPRINGFIELD – A bipartisan group of lawmakers joined skilled nursing facility administrators and industry leaders at the Illinois State Capitol today to call for immediate action on Medicaid rate reform. With rising costs, staffing shortages, and more nursing homes at risk of closure, speakers urged the General

Senate Republicans Push to Strengthen Illinois’ Nuclear Energy Future SPRINGFIELD – Concerns are being raised by Senate Republican lawmakers about the stability of Illinois’ power supply and the urgent need to boost energy generation. At a Capitol press conference on April 3, State Senators Sue Rezin, Sally Turner, and Terri Bryant highlighted the challenges facing the state’s power grid and

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) is reminding Illinoisans to take a moment on April 1 to celebrate the 18th anniversary of Cheap Trick Day in Illinois. Cheap Trick is an American rock band from Rockford formed in 1973 with the current band lineup including frontman Robin Zander, guitarist Rick Nielsen, bassist Tom Petersson, and drummer Daxx Nielsen.

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois has seen a staggering growth in the increased number of government jobs in just two years, and State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) says the cost to fund those new jobs could be better used to fund direct programs serving Illinois citizens. A recent report by the state’s Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (COGFA) shows that new

Republicans Push for Fairness in High School Sports with Letter to IHSA SPRINGFIELD – State Republican lawmakers sent a letter to the Executive Director of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) during the week, urging the organization to clarify its policies regarding transgender athletes in high school sports and ensure fairness for women who have worked tirelessly to compete. Signed

Illinois Now Highest Taxed State in the Nation SPRINGFIELD – Illinois is now the highest-taxed state in the country, according to WalletHub’s latest annual study on state tax rates, a distinction that highlights the growing financial strain on families and job creators. The report compares all 50 states and the District of Columbia across four key tax categories: real estate,