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As Senate lawmakers returned to Springfield Sept. 9 during the ongoing budget stalemate, Republicans are calling for fundamental government reforms in conjunction with a balanced budget plan, while Democrats continue to forgo reform in favor of the status quo of spending more than the state collects in revenues. The State Comptroller is warning the state’s backlog of bills could reach

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The week before what many people regard as the unofficial end of summer, House lawmakers returned to the Capitol to override gubernatorial vetoes, and suburban law enforcement officers mourn the loss of one of their own, according to State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford).   Lawmakers are nowhere closer to a final Fiscal Year 2016 budget resolution, as this week’s action at the Capitol focused

Springfield — As state government’s budget impasse continues eight weeks into the 2016 fiscal year, State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) said the latest unemployment figures and economic assessment supports the Rauner Administration’s push for a better business climate as part of a budget deal with the legislative majority. The budget impasse between the administration and Democrat majorities in the Senate

Springfield — Honoring the beloved public servant the late Judy Baar Topinka, Gov. Bruce Rauner dedicated a street in her name at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 18, and signed into law a measure that preserves the state government transparency and accountability that Topinka strived so hard to implement throughout her career. While State Fair festivities were under way

Instead of working in bipartisan fashion to create a balanced budget and much-needed job reforms, Senate Democrats pushed through more irresponsible, unfunded spending while undermining the authority of the Governor’s office to negotiate contracts, according to Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford). “Estimates already showed state spending projected to hit $38 billion dollars with state revenue likely in the neighborhood of just

Springfield, Ill – State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) continued to meet with constituents and attend events in the 35th District this week, while the House of Representatives met for a brief legislative session – and another round of political games. But the unresolved budget is hardly a Springfield-only problem. A number of news items during the week proved the point

Springfield, Ill – The Illinois Senate reconvened in Springfield this week, approving one proposal to block cost-of-living increases for state lawmakers and advancing another measure that would ensure many providers continue to receive the federal funding they rely on to keep services going while the state budget impasse continues. Gov. Bruce Rauner also signed a number of bills into law,

On Monday, August 4th, Senate Democrats rammed through multiple bills to spend hundreds of millions of dollars, while offering no cost saving measures, according to State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford). “First they passed a budget that was unbalanced by around four billion dollars, now they’re trying to spend even more money,” said Senator Syverson. “This is irresponsible, it’s dishonest, and

SPRINGFIELD – The Senate is scheduled to reconvene in Springfield on Aug. 4, as Illinois enters the second month of the new fiscal year without a balanced state budget. State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) said he is hopeful legislation will be on the agenda to reject a cost-of-living pay increase for Illinois legislators. House Bill 576 was approved by House

SPRINGFIELD – More than three weeks into a new fiscal year, the budget stalemate has revealed stark differences in the way reform-minded Republicans and status-quo Democrats envision Illinois’ future, according to State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford). Gov. Bruce Rauner and Republican lawmakers are seeking a constitutional 12-month budget anchored on solid governmental and business reforms to improve the state’s economy,