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Senate Weeks in Review: Nov. 15-19, 2021

Senate Week in Review: April 18-22, 2022

SPRINGFIELD – A $46.5 billion budget rushed through by Democrat legislative leaders in the early-morning hours of April 9, and signed into law this week by Gov. JB Pritzker, is right of out an election-year playbook, according to State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley). Also, during the week, the Governor announced that he would update Illinois’ mask guidelines in the

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Senator Syverson hosting Coffee & Conversation April 22 in Sycamore

Senator Syverson hosting Coffee & Conversation April 22 in Sycamore

ROCKFORD – State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) is hosting Coffee & Conversation April 22 at Sycamore Parkway Family Restaurant, 605 E. State St., in Sycamore. “Our Coffee & Conversation will give local residents an opportunity to talk one-on-one with state and local leaders about what is happening in Springfield and how it affects our communities.” Syverson said. “It was

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Senators Syverson and DeWitte address skyrocketing gas prices, announce proposal to cap state sales tax on fuel

Senate Week in Review: April 11-15, 2022

SPRINGFIELD — State legislators are back in their home districts after completing a truncated spring legislative session that ended in the early morning hours of April 9. More than 400 bills cleared both chambers of the General Assembly, and most measures will be signed into law in the coming months. Democrat leaders who control the flow of legislation failed to take

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Senate Week in Review: Jan. 3-7, 2022

House Democrats kill county crime bill

SPRINGFIELD – House Democrats have killed a bipartisan measure sponsored by State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) that would temporarily remove from office local elected officials charged with crimes that could put residents at risk. “We were sending a strong message with this legislation – elected officials are not above the law,” Syverson said. “It’s very disappointing, and frankly hard

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Senate Week in Review: Jan. 10-14, 2022

Week in Review: March 28 – April 1, 2022

SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker hit another roadblock with his controversial appointments to the state’s Prisoner Review Board, thanks in large part to the efforts of Senate Republicans. To date, the Senate has voted down two nominations, while another resigned and three others had their appointments withdrawn by Pritzker within the last month. The Governor had more luck, however, pushing

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Syverson celebrates 15th anniversary of Cheap Trick Day in Illinois   

Syverson celebrates 15th anniversary of Cheap Trick Day in Illinois  

SPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) took a moment on the Senate floor in the Illinois Capitol April 1 to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Cheap Trick Day in Illinois. Cheap Trick is an American rock band formed in Rockford in 1973 by guitarist Rick Nielsen, bassist Tom Petersson, lead vocalist Randy Hogan and drummer Bun E. Carlos.

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Commemorating 100th Anniversary of Illinois State Police

Commemorating 100th Anniversary of Illinois State Police

April 1, 2022, to April 1, 2023, has been proclaimed the “Illinois State Police Centennial” to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of ISP. On April 1, 1922, the first eight original sworn patrol officers and two civilian employees comprised the Illinois State Highway Police under the direction of Superintendent John Stack. Now, 100 years later, the Illinois State Police has grown

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