Springfield, IL – Illinois’ budget impasse is heading toward its sixth month, as a Nov. 18 meeting with the Governor and other legislative leaders was postponed to allow House Speaker Michael Madigan time to attend a family funeral out of state. Gov. Bruce Rauner announced late last week that the budget meeting will be moved to early December. Meanwhile, the
SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner joined a number of US Governors in temporarily suspending the process of accepting Syrian refugees into Illinois on November 16th, pending an administration review of the federal acceptance process used by the Department of Homeland Security. Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) thanked the Governor for his swift action after recent reports indicate that at least one
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Senate met in Springfield Nov. 10, amid a flurry of bipartisan agreements and political maneuverings. A meeting between the four top legislative leaders and the Governor next week could give further insight into the stakes of the budget struggle, although attendees are downplaying expectations for a comprehensive resolution in the immediate future. Meanwhile, Illinois celebrated
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner was able to forge compromise on several pieces of legislation this week that will protect critical state services, according to State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford). Meanwhile, Speaker Madigan continues to set up roadblocks to progress in the Illinois House. “Governor Rauner and Republican leaders have shown they are able to work across party lines
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner was able to forge compromise on several pieces of legislation this week that will protect critical state services, according to State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford). Meanwhile, Speaker Madigan continues to set up roadblocks to progress in the Illinois House. “Governor Rauner and Republican leaders have shown they are able to work across party lines
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Lawmakers will return to the State Capitol next week, although a deal on passing a balanced budget is not expected, according to State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford). The one-day session will be another in a series of meetings that haven’t yielded much progress in reaching a deal on the now five-month budget impasse. Additionally, as Gov. Bruce
SPRINGFIELD – As the state’s budget impasse is about to enter its fifth month, State Senator Syverson continues his call for passing a balanced budget and moving forward on critical reforms needed to boost Illinois’ economy and create more jobs. This comes as Gov. Bruce Rauner announced plans to host a Nov. 18 budget meeting with legislative leaders to help
Both houses of the Illinois Legislature met in Springfield this week for a rare fall session day, amid the ongoing budget impasse now well into its fourth month, according to State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford). Meanwhile, the real-world impact of that impasse – and the majority Democrats’ refusal to embrace pro-jobs reforms – are being seen more clearly every
SPRINGFIELD – The Senate and the House of Representatives are both set to return to Springfield Oct. 20, and State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) remains hopeful that Democrats will take this opportunity to work with Republicans and Gov. Bruce Rauner to solve the state’s budget impasse, now in its fourth month. Republicans continue their call for fundamental reforms to state
SPRINGFIELD – As Illinois passed its 100th day without a state budget, Gov. Bruce Rauner and House Speaker Michael Madigan restated bargaining positions that have proven to be major stumbling blocks in the unprecedented budget impasse, according to State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford). Rauner and Senate Republican lawmakers say reforms are necessary to bolster Illinois’ economy, and drafting a budget
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