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Fuzzy Math and Record Spending: Gov. Pritzker’s Budget Plan Draws Fire SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker’s budget address Feb. 19 drew mixed reactions, even from

SPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) says Gov. JB Pritzker’s focus must shift from the national spotlight back to the State Capitol and

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

Senators and staff gather in the Senate Chambers and at the Grand Staircase in the Capitol Building on Feb. 5 as part of National Wear

Springfield, IL… With Illinois facing a $3.2 billion budget deficit, Senate Republicans are once again demanding answers about how much taxpayer money is being spent

New Legislation Would Require Law Enforcement in IL to Coordinate with ICE SPRINGFIELD – With public safety a top priority, Senate Republicans unveiled new legislation

Illinois State Flag Debate: Symbol of Change or Unnecessary Expense? SPRINGFIELD – The debate over the potential redesign of Illinois’ state flag continues to divide

SPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) participated in the inaugural ceremonies of the Illinois Senate as the 104th General Assembly convened Jan. 8

Lame-Duck Session Underway SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers are heading back to Springfield on January 4 for a “lame-duck session” to tackle the remaining business of

SPRINGFIELD – As Illinoisans prepare to ring in the New Year, 293 new laws are set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2025. The first