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COGFA data points to $1.2 billion shortfall in Gov. Pritzker’s plan SPRINGFIELD – A recent revenue forecast from the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (COGFA) indicates that Gov. JB Pritzker’s revenue projections are likely off by a wide margin, revealing a $1.2 billion shortfall in his proposed budget. The Governor’s budget includes $490 million in new revenues that have

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) says the time and costs invested in a proposal to redesign the Illinois State Flag have been for naught, as Illinoisans have voted to keep the current State Flag design. Announced March 6, the results of public voting noted that of the 385,000 votes received, the current Illinois state flag received more

Taxpayer Dollars Wasted: New Audit Exposes Pritzker’s Major Failures in Undocumented Immigrant Healthcare SPRINGFIELD – A new report from the Auditor General has revealed significant mismanagement in Governor JB Pritzker’s taxpayer-funded healthcare program for illegal immigrants, including thousands of potentially ineligible enrollees and costs far exceeding the Governor’s projections. State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) is calling for stronger oversight and

HAMPSHIRE – State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) and State Representative Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) are partnering with Versiti Blood Center of Illinois to host a Community Blood Drive on Monday, March 17, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 115 W. Oak Knoll Drive in Hampshire. The event will be held inside the Versiti Blood Bus located in the parking

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 usual supporters, while Senate Republicans condemned the record $55.4 billion spending plan—the largest in state history—as unrealistic and burdensome for taxpayers. If passed, the budget would mark a 37% increase in annual state spending since

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 the tough decisions needed to help hard-working Illinoisans and their families. In his annual Budget Address to a joint session of legislators Feb. 19, the Governor announced a $55.4 billion spending plan – the state’s

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

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 Red Day activities in Springfield to raise awareness of heart disease in women.

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 on programs for non-citizens. At a February 5 Capitol press conference, Illinois Senate Republican Whip Jil Tracy (R-Quincy), Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley), and Senator Li Arellano, Jr. (R-Dixon) announced the reintroduction of legislation requiring

New Legislation Would Require Law Enforcement in IL to Coordinate with ICE SPRINGFIELD – With public safety a top priority, Senate Republicans unveiled new legislation during the week that would close critical gaps in state immigration policies, which currently allow undocumented immigrants convicted of violent crimes to remain in Illinois.  Senate Bill 1313 requires state law enforcement to collaborate with