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Springfield, IL. – Senate lawmakers were busy in legislative committee hearings this week, advancing more than 200 proposals out of committee in anticipation of a March 17 deadline. As Senate negotiations continue on a full-year, balanced state budget, legislation was considered this week that would give the Governor the tools to manage the budget in the event a budget agreement

Springfield, IL. – Legislators spent much of their time in committees this week as a series of “subject matter only” hearings were held on elements of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s budget proposal.  Gov. Rauner has consistently advocated for a multi-pronged approach to getting Illinois to a balanced budget, stressing that a combination of budget cuts and reforms to fix Illinois’ broken

Springfield, IL. – Senate lawmakers adjourned March 2, with negotiations continuing on several critical aspects of a Senate budget and reform package—including education funding and workers’ compensation reform and property tax relief, said State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford). On Feb. 28, the Senate took action on nearly half of the 13 pieces of legislation that are part of the Senate

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Senate has advanced several bills that are part of an ambitious package of legislation aimed at not only reforming state government, but ending the long budget impasse. According to State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) the legislation also gives the Rockford area a major economic boost. “This is how we move forward, and this marks significant

Springfield, IL. –Senate lawmakers are preparing to return to Springfield on Feb. 28, hoping to make progress toward ending Illinois’ ongoing budget impasse. With state debt rising and Illinois’ bill backlog growing each day, the pressure of operating without a budget continues to build. In light of some of Illinois’ ongoing challenges, it is no surprise that the state fell

Springfield, IL. – Praising current bipartisan efforts in the Senate, Gov. Bruce Rauner asked all lawmakers Feb. 15 to work with him to pass a balanced budget and structural reforms that will revitalize Illinois’ economy and grow jobs, according to State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford). In other budget news, a St. Clair County judge ruled Feb. 16 against Attorney General

State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) released the following statement after Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner delivered his budget address: “Today Governor Rauner laid out his vision for where our budget negotiations should go,” said Sen. Syverson. “This guidance is important as we attempt to finally give the taxpayers the balanced budget that they have been demanding for years. We won’t be able

Springfield, IL. – This past week, a bipartisan effort continued in the Illinois Senate to develop a balanced budget, with spending cuts and structural reforms, which will get the state moving forward again. And while progress continues to be made, Senate Republicans say more work needs to be done before the entire budget package should be voted on in the

State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) released the following statement Senate Democrats called four budget package bills for votes: “These bills aren’t ready yet, and because they are all tied together, we need to make sure if everything is right before we take action,” said Sen. Syverson. “As an example, the local government consolidation bill doesn’t allow any consolidation for elected units

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) is once again being honored for standing up for taxpayers and fighting for less government intrusion into people’s lives. The American Conservative Union is named the Senator as a recipient of its 2016 Conservative Ratings Award. “It’s a tremendous honor to be recognized for my work defending families and taxpayers from the constant