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Gov. Bruce Rauner signed two Executive Orders this week to eliminate so-called “fair share” dues for some public employees, and to create the Illinois State

Lawmakers returned to Springfield this week as Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner delivered his first State of the State Address. In his speech before a joint

“Today’s speech was a watershed moment for the State of Illinois,” said State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford). “We finally have a governor who not only

The spring legislative session continues February 3 as the Senate returns to Springfield. Illinois’ new Governor Bruce Rauner will deliver his first State of the

A sobering new report is out on Illinois’ troubled economy. Meanwhile, the Rauner administration begins an effort to create job opportunities for minorities and veterans

Springfield, Ill. -After 12 years of a one-party-rule system, bipartisanship was finally restored to the law-making process when Republican Governor Bruce Rauner was sworn into

State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) has once again been chosen to serve as Assistant Republican Leader in the Illinois Senate. “Sen. Syverson is a recognized expert

Both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly convened on January 8th to pass legislation creating a special election in 2016 for the office of comptroller.

Friday, December 19, 2014 Lawmakers will return to Springfield Jan. 8 in response to a Dec. 18 proclamation by Gov. Pat Quinn, calling the General

Thursday, December 18, 2014 State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) sees Governor Pat Quinn’s recent call for a January 8th lame-duck special session as one more