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Springfield, IL – A week before the Illinois Senate could take up a budget framework proposal, a report highlights the dire situation Illinois will face with its stack of unpaid bills if the budget impasse continues while Illinois’ credit rating is downgraded by Fitch. Meanwhile, the Illinois School Funding Commission issued its report this week detailing a framework that could

“I would like to thank the governor for laying out the situation our state has found itself in for too long, and the challenges that lie ahead if we hope to stem the loss of jobs and people to other states,” said Sen. Syverson. “Recent work on a budget deal in the Senate shows that we could be getting close to

SPRINGFIELD– After nearly 18 months without a full budget, a broad ranging bipartisan package of reforms, spending and revenue was unveiled in the Senate. Legislators from both sides of the aisle hailed the legislation as the first step toward ending the state’s historic budget impasse. Meanwhile, the 99th General Assembly came to an end as the 100th General Assembly was

State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) released the following statement regarding the inauguration of the 100th General Assembly: “I am deeply honored by the fact that the people of Northern Illinois once again selected me to represent them in Springfield. This privilege is something I have never taken lightly. While we may not have agreed on every issue over the years,

SPRINGFIELD –State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) says a new package of bills filed in the Senate potentially marks the path toward ending the state’s current budget impasse. “This is a broad, ambitious package of legislation that could be the way forward,” said Senator Syverson. “I don’t agree with every single thing in these bills, but it marks a true bipartisan

SPRINGFIELD– Lawmakers return to Springfield January 9 with two days to conclude the work of the 99th General Assembly prior to the new 100th General Assembly being sworn-in on January 11. Though it’s unknown what issues may come up during the early week “lame duck” session, Senate Republicans reaffirm that their top priority is passage of a full-year balanced budget

SPRINGFIELD– As citizens throughout the state of Illinois ring in the New Year, nearly 200 laws will take effect. A significant number of the new laws target crime, make changes to the criminal justice system, seek to assist law enforcement, and advance safety provisions for Illinois motorists. Other new laws cover everything from veterans’ affairs to families and children, hunting

SPRINGFIELD– With only a few weeks left until some of the state’s spending authority runs out, Gov. Bruce Rauner and the four leaders continued to meet in Chicago to discuss a full-year budget plan accompanied by reforms; however, meetings have been put on hold while the Governor and Republican leaders await a budget proposal from Democrat legislative leaders. Also this

SPRINGFIELD– Lawmakers returned to Springfield for the final week of the fall 2016 veto session.  Dominating legislative action were continued leaders’ meetings to find a path forward on a full-year budget, the approval of an energy bill that would keep two nuclear plants operating, the desire to ensure the Automatic Voter Registration measure prevents fraud and complies with federal law,

SPRINGFIELD – Lawmakers will return to Springfield next week for the second scheduled week of Veto Session in the hopes of achieving a budget agreement for the state of Illinois.  Meanwhile, public health officials are offering tips on how to stay safe during the Thanksgiving holiday and holiday shoppers are encouraged to shop local this Saturday. 2nd Week of Veto