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Senate Republicans Push to Strengthen Illinois’ Nuclear Energy Future SPRINGFIELD – Concerns are being raised by Senate Republican lawmakers about the stability of Illinois’ power supply and the urgent need to boost energy generation. At a Capitol press conference on April 3, State Senators Sue Rezin, Sally Turner, and Terri Bryant highlighted the challenges facing the state’s power grid and

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) is reminding Illinoisans to take a moment on April 1 to celebrate the 18th anniversary of Cheap Trick Day in Illinois. Cheap Trick is an American rock band from Rockford formed in 1973 with the current band lineup including frontman Robin Zander, guitarist Rick Nielsen, bassist Tom Petersson, and drummer Daxx Nielsen.

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois has seen a staggering growth in the increased number of government jobs in just two years, and State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) says the cost to fund those new jobs could be better used to fund direct programs serving Illinois citizens. A recent report by the state’s Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (COGFA) shows that new

Republicans Push for Fairness in High School Sports with Letter to IHSA SPRINGFIELD – State Republican lawmakers sent a letter to the Executive Director of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) during the week, urging the organization to clarify its policies regarding transgender athletes in high school sports and ensure fairness for women who have worked tirelessly to compete. Signed

Illinois Now Highest Taxed State in the Nation SPRINGFIELD – Illinois is now the highest-taxed state in the country, according to WalletHub’s latest annual study on state tax rates, a distinction that highlights the growing financial strain on families and job creators. The report compares all 50 states and the District of Columbia across four key tax categories: real estate,

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