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SPRINGFIELD – Funding for local governments, lottery winners, and many much-needed health programs would be restored, under legislation passed Dec. 7 by the Senate, according to State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford). “This is only a small component of the total budget, but it is an important step forward,” said Sen. Syverson. “This legislation will make sure our roads are plowed

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner met with the four legislative leaders this week in Springfield to discuss the ongoing budget impasse, although no major progress resulted from the discussion. Progress was made, however, in the Illinois House this week on other issues, as House Speaker Michael Madigan finally allowed a popular, bipartisan initiative to advance that would help fund local governments,

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ legislative leaders and the Governor are set to meet Dec. 1 to talk about the state budget impasse, but several factors could delay action on passing a budget until early next year, according to State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford). Also during the week, the state’s ranking has improved in an annual assessment of how states’ tax structures

Springfield, IL – Illinois’ budget impasse is heading toward its sixth month, as a Nov. 18 meeting with the Governor and other legislative leaders was postponed to allow House Speaker Michael Madigan time to attend a family funeral out of state. Gov. Bruce Rauner announced late last week that the budget meeting will be moved to early December. Meanwhile, the

SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner joined a number of US Governors in temporarily suspending the process of accepting Syrian refugees into Illinois on November 16th, pending an administration review of the federal acceptance process used by the Department of Homeland Security. Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) thanked the Governor for his swift action after recent reports indicate that at least one

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Senate met in Springfield Nov. 10, amid a flurry of bipartisan agreements and political maneuverings. A meeting between the four top legislative leaders and the Governor next week could give further insight into the stakes of the budget struggle, although attendees are downplaying expectations for a comprehensive resolution in the immediate future. Meanwhile, Illinois celebrated

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner was able to forge compromise on several pieces of legislation this week that will protect critical state services, according to State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford). Meanwhile, Speaker Madigan continues to set up roadblocks to progress in the Illinois House. “Governor Rauner and Republican leaders have shown they are able to work across party lines

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner was able to forge compromise on several pieces of legislation this week that will protect critical state services, according to State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford). Meanwhile, Speaker Madigan continues to set up roadblocks to progress in the Illinois House. “Governor Rauner and Republican leaders have shown they are able to work across party lines

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Lawmakers will return to the State Capitol next week, although a deal on passing a balanced budget is not expected, according to State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford). The one-day session will be another in a series of meetings that haven’t yielded much progress in reaching a deal on the now five-month budget impasse. Additionally, as Gov. Bruce

SPRINGFIELD – As the state’s budget impasse is about to enter its fifth month, State Senator Syverson continues his call for passing a balanced budget and moving forward on critical reforms needed to boost Illinois’ economy and create more jobs. This comes as Gov. Bruce Rauner announced plans to host a Nov. 18 budget meeting with legislative leaders to help