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Senate Democrats rammed through another constitutionally unbalanced budget bill, while still refusing to work on needed reforms or a truly balanced budget plan, according to State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford). “Democrat leaders tried to frame this as a temporary, one-month budget, but that simply isn’t the case,” said Senator Syverson. “The citizens of Illinois need a real budget and fundamental

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois is less than a week from the beginning of the next fiscal year with no notable progress made on a balanced budget, despite lawmakers convening a one-day session in the Capital City, according to State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford). The Senate held another Committee of the Whole meeting on June 23, this time on the topics

State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) released the following statement following Governor Rauner’s veto of budget bills: “The budget that was finally sent to the Governor (three weeks past the deadline) had no Republican votes and is considered to be the most unbalanced budget ever passed in Illinois. The Democrat budget spends nearly $4 billion more than projected revenue, even though Illinois’ constitution

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Chicago Blackhawks won their third Stanley Cup in six years and a Springfield, Illinois native was named the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player, but these memorable sports milestones were the only cause for celebration in Illinois this week, which yielded little progress on the Land of Lincoln’s budget gridlock, according to State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford).

Springfield, Ill.—Illinois government remains a creature of habit as legislative Democrats embrace the status quo, refusing to discuss job-creating, economy-boosting reforms as part of the state’s budget talks, and instead focusing on tax increases as a way to balance the state budget, according to State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford). As a result, political gridlock continues to block reforms proposed by

Springfield, Ill. – With the Illinois Legislature in the first week of a rare overtime summer session, State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) continues to work to address the major problems facing Illinois, including high property taxes; a dismal jobs climate; and a $6.1 billion budget deficit, the largest of any state. After a tense final week of May, the ball

SPRINGFIELD – With the Spring legislative Session about to end on May 31st, State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) says lawmakers and citizens are left with uncertainty. “So far we’ve seen no agreement between Democrat leadership and Governor Rauner on a balanced budget and important job reforms for this state,” said Senator Syverson. “If the Democrats hold their course we will

Springfield, Ill. – With the May 31 scheduled spring session deadline quickly approaching but no budget compromise negotiated, State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) says the ball is in Democrat lawmakers’ court. Republican lawmakers and Governor Bruce Rauner have consistently demonstrated they are open to working with their Democrat counterparts on passing a balanced budget for Illinois, in conjunction with reforms

SPRINGFIELD — Despite Democrat claims that their $4 billion unfunded budget is a legitimate proposal, it will create shortfalls that threaten human services programs and even the ability of schools to open on time, according to State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford). “I think everyone on both sides of the aisle knows how reckless this $4 billion underfunded status quo budget

SPRINGFIELD – According to State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford), Democrat leaders in the Illinois Senate moved to protect their broken status quo in Springfield by passing another unbalanced budget. “I’m disappointed and I’m ashamed to see another unbalanced status quo budget rammed through, but it would be dishonest to say that I am surprised,” said Senator Syverson. “Democrat leaders seem