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SPRINGFIELD –  The Senate unanimously advanced on April 22 two bipartisan measures to bridge funding for higher education and critical human services. While Senate Republican lawmakers noted the proposals aren’t perfect solutions, they stressed the legislation includes the money necessary to finance the spending—a “reset” in budgeting that is much-needed in Illinois. The need for institutional reforms in Illinois was

“It is vastly important that we keep all of our colleges and universities open, and this bill (SB2059) accomplishes that for now, as well as helping low-income students stay in school by funding MAP grants,” said State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford), who supported the measure. “However, I’m deeply disappointed that the final legislation sends a vastly disproportionate amount of money

SPRINGFIELD – During fiscal 2014, former Governor Quinn’s administration overpaid by $168 million to local governments and schools in Personal Property Replacement Tax fund (PPRT) disbursements, according to data recently turned up by the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR). State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) is questioning whether the overpayments were an accident. The overpayments included more than $23 million to

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) says Illinois Comptroller Leslie Geissler Munger made the right move by putting lawmaker and constitutional officer salaries at the back of the payment line. “It isn’t fair for state vendors and social service programs to be waiting months for payment while lawmakers were paid on time every month,” Sen. Syverson said. “We shouldn’t

It was Groundhog Day in the Illinois Senate this week, as Illinois Democrats pushed through yet another hollow promise, once again approving a spending plan without the funding to cover it. The Democrats’ newest proposal promises nearly $4 billion to human service providers and higher education, but fails to identify a way to pay for the spending. Also this week,

SPRINGFIELD, IL – As the House of Representatives continues its month-long vacation, Illinois became the only state in the nation without a state budget.  Now, as Illinois begins its 10th month of a budget stalemate, lawmakers will return to Springfield April 4 to begin the final two months of the 2016 spring legislative session.  Senate Republicans have continued to put

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) says the 2016 celebration of the state’s annual “Cheap Trick Day” on April 1st sets the stage for even bigger success for the legendary band. The band is releasing their newest album, “Bang, Zoom, Crazy…Hello” and performing live at the Metro in Chicago on April 1st. Just one week later on April 8th,

Springfield, IL. – With session set to resume on April 5, State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) continues to work in their respective districts to help with constituent needs and address local issues.  At the same time, he is continuing to advocate for fully funding the General State Aid to schools now, so we can then begin the process of creating

Springfield, IL – Illinois Senate Republicans are urging their Democrat counterparts in the House and Senate to get on board with Gov. Bruce Rauner’s proposal to fully fund the Foundation Level for education for the first time in seven years. Senate GOP lawmakers say that fully funding General State Aid (GSA) for K-12 schools is the best way to serve

SPRINGFIELD, IL— Legislation that would adequately fund MAP grants and higher education stalled during the week as the Democrat-controlled House of Representatives took a 30-day vacation, leaving Illinois residents and students in their rear-view mirror. The Senate remained in session, continuing its committee process where it reviewed dozens of pieces of legislation. There was good news from the Department of