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It’s been said you are never safe when the legislature is in session, and that’s very evident by looking at some of the legislation introduced

Springfield, IL. – Senate lawmakers were busy in legislative committee hearings this week, advancing more than 200 proposals out of committee in anticipation of a

Springfield, IL. – Legislators spent much of their time in committees this week as a series of “subject matter only” hearings were held on elements

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

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Senate has advanced several bills that are part of an ambitious package of legislation aimed at not only reforming state

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

Springfield, IL. – Praising current bipartisan efforts in the Senate, Gov. Bruce Rauner asked all lawmakers Feb. 15 to work with him to pass a

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

Springfield, IL. – This past week, a bipartisan effort continued in the Illinois Senate to develop a balanced budget, with spending cuts and structural reforms,

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