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SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois residents’ paychecks will take a permanent hit due to the Democrats’ 32 percent income tax hike included in their budget last week, but a closer look at the Democrats’ spending plan reveals a state budget that is not balanced, may not make a significant dent in the state’s nearly $14.5 billion in unpaid bills and is

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The state’s two-year budget impasse came to a temporary end this week as the General Assembly, despite vetoes by Gov. Bruce Rauner and objections by a majority of Republican legislators, passed a budget that contained a permanent 32 percent income tax increase, while failing to incorporate any meaningful government reforms. Senate Republicans are standing firm in their

State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) released the following statement after the Senate passed an unbalanced, incomplete budget: “The 2011 tax hike proved that we can’t simply tax our way out of the problems that have plagued our state for years. Yet here we are again, asking the families of this state to take on a 32% permanent income tax hike

Springfield – State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) says that the budget and tax hike package passed by the Illinois House on July 2 is still a long way from being becoming law. “This budget, as it stands today, would do nothing more than continue the same status quo of failed government that got us here,” said Syverson. “This budget doesn’t

Springfield – State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) voted to override the veto of legislation to drive protect and improve the state’s 9-1-1 centers while helping push investment into upgrades for telecommunications services statewide. “This will not only keep our 9-1-1 systems functioning but it will also help provide critical funding for those very programs,” said Syverson. “In addition, this is

Springfield – State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) released the following statement after State Senator Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) was elected Senate Republican Leader: “Congratulations to Senator Brady. I have had the pleasure of working with him for 20 plus years and I’m proud to serve on his leadership team. I believe we can accomplish great things for the people of Illinois.”

Springfield- Data from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) shows that a recent compromise school funding proposal would substantially benefit all local schools, according to State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford). “This is a good bill that expands on areas of agreement to finally create a more equitable way to fund all of our schools,” said Senator Dave Syverson. “Perhaps

SPRINGFIELD, IL – This week, Senate Republicans continued their calls for compromise and cooperation to address the state’s fiscal crisis and end the ongoing budget stalemate, with several Senate and House lawmakers joining together to unveil a comprehensive balanced budget plan that includes critical structural reforms. Gov. Bruce Rauner echoed Senate Republicans’ urgings to get back to the negotiating table,

Springfield- Republicans from both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly have unveiled a complete package of compromise measures which could be the next step toward ending the current budget impasse, according to State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford). “These bills represent a return to where we were in negotiations before Democrats walked away from the table,” said Senator Dave Syverson. “This

SPRINGFIELD, IL – While the spring legislative session adjourned last week, Senate Republicans remain focused and prepared to pass a full-year balanced budget with structural reforms before the end of the fiscal year on June 30. The General Assembly is expected to return to the Capitol in late June to resume budget negotiations and legislative action. Republicans’ calls for reforms