Prioritizing those hit hardest throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Small Business Administration began accepting applications on Feb. 24 from businesses with fewer than 20 employees for the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Those who meet the criteria have until March 10 to apply. The PPP provides loans to help businesses keep their workforce employed during the COVID-19 crisis. For more
On Feb. 22, Gov., J.B. Pritzker signed House Bill 3653, the controversial criminal justice reform bill that was rammed through the General Assembly during lame-duck session earlier this year. State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford), a vocal opponent to the legislation, issued the following statement following the Governor’s actions: “With the Governor signing House Bill 3653, I stand united with the
On Wednesday morning, the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) heard a controversial rule promulgated by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) for “Culturally Responsive Teaching and Leading Standards.” Unlike legislation that comes before the entire General Assembly for consideration, JCAR hears rules brought forward by agencies from the Governor’s administration. JCAR includes six Republicans and six Democrats, split
On Wednesday, Gov. Pritzker presented his Fiscal Year 2022 budget blueprint in a pre-recorded speech delivered from a new vaccine clinic at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. The Pritzker budget calls for $41.6 billion in spending and ignores a Constitutional requirement that budgets be balanced according to existing revenue. Despite the Constitutional mandate, Gov. Pritzker is relying on $1.5
Lawmakers across the state watched from their respective districts as the Governor delivered a combined State of the State and Budget Address virtually to members of the General Assembly on February 17. State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) issued the following statement following the address: “The COVID-19 health crisis upended the lives of people across the world almost a year ago
Despite the public outcry opposing the measure, House Bill 3653, the dangerous criminal justice reform proposal, has officially been sent to the Governor for his consideration as of Feb. 4. Major concerns contained within this proposal and vocalized by law enforcement personnel across the state include: Efforts being undertaken to eliminate cash bail; Financial burdens being placed on local police
State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) is exited to share that the Hard Rock Casino will be advancing to the next step of development after the Illinois Gaming Board announced their preliminary decision on the Rockford casino license application on February 4. “After 20 years of working to make this casino a reality for our state, I am ecstatic for the
In an effort to lift the spirits of Illinois’ senior citizen community, State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) is partnering with Winnebago County Board Chairman Joe Chiarelli, Belvidere Mayor Mike Chamberlain and Representative Jeff Keicher to collect Valentine’s Day cards for their newly introduced Valentines For Seniors Program. “Over the past few months, the COVID-19 health crisis has forced members of
In the early hours of January 13, House Bill 3653, formerly House Bill 163, a dangerous criminal justice reform proposal passed out of the Senate. State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) issued the following statement in opposition to the measure: “At three in the morning, Democrat lawmakers throw a 700-page bill on our desks and ask that we vote on a
As the clock ticks down toward the end of Lame Duck Session, State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) is voicing his opposition to Democrat lawmakers’ dangerous fixation on pushing through radical multibillion-dollar legislation in the limited time that remains. “Instead of focusing on supporting our business community and thinking through the long-term consequences of their actions, Democrats are ramming through radical
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