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State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) released the following statement after Senate Democrats passed a partisan budget bill and historic tax hike: “It’s extremely disappointing that Democrats have decided to walk away from budget negotiations and pass a partisan budget with no reforms, along with a large tax increase that is retroactive to January 1st and includes new sales taxes. Their

Springfield, IL – This week the Illinois Senate took action on a number of measures that make up the Senate’s budget and reform package, which has been the subject of months of negotiations. Senate Republicans supported initiatives where compromise was reached, but urged the Senate majority to continue with negotiations on critical measures that have yet to be agreed upon.

SPRINGFIELD – The Rockford area may soon be closer to finally locking down a casino license, providing a major boost to the local economy, thanks to legislation sponsored by State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) that passed the Senate on May 17. “So many of us have put in a lot of time trying to make this happen, and this is

SPRINGFIELD – Despite facing a historic budget impasse that has left the state with a $13 billion bill backlog, Democrats in the Illinois Senate are asking taxpayers to increase spending by funding political campaigns, according State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford). “Illinois hasn’t had a truly balanced budget in years,” said Senator Syverson. “And the problem is this constant push for

Springfield, IL – Senate Republicans remained at the negotiating table during the week, continuing their work to pass a long-term budget solution with necessary reforms, according to State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford). Also during the week, an annual ceremony honored firefighters who gave their lives in the line of duty; students from across Illinois came to the Capitol to show

SPRINGFIELD – Lawmakers in the Illinois Senate are getting closer to a deal to end the budget impasse, according to State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford), but he adds that there are a number of key issues that need to be addressed before finalizing any budget.  “We are trying to deal with significant systemic problems that have been building for decades, issues that

Springfield, IL – Illinois Senators completed final action on legislation during the week, while also holding a public hearing on school funding reform, and honoring those police officers who gave their lives in the line of duty.  Innovative school funding reform plan gets hearing Every lawmaker under the Capitol Dome believes Illinois needs to reform the way it funds elementary

Springfield, IL – A simulation of education funding reform legislation run by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) during the week shows good results for school districts across the state. The evidence-based funding approach is modeled after suggestions from the Education Funding Reform Commission, a bipartisan group of lawmakers who were tasked with offering ideas on how to better

Springfield, IL. – Two reports released this week demonstrate Illinois’ need to enact critical reforms in order to improve the state’s financial footing, the Illinois Department of Transportation wants to help motorists get around Illinois, and Route 66 makes the endangered landmark list.   Reports highlight need for reforms A report issued by the Anderson Economic Group, and reported on by

Springfield, IL. – Fixing the state’s broken school funding formula is the goal of two legislative proposals introduced this week, while another recently filed measure seeks to address the teacher shortage in Illinois’ rural school districts. In other news, the Illinois State Police is taking a proactive step to combat hate crimes in Illinois communities, and the Department of Revenue