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SPRINGFIELD – After weeks of meetings with legislative Democrats and Gov. Bruce Rauner in an attempt to find common ground on pressing issues, Senate and House Republicans filed legislation May 22 implementing major portions of Rauner’s Turnaround Agenda, according to State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford). The legislative package introduced in the Senate would: freeze property taxes; enact term limits; eliminate

SPRINGFIELD – It’s “business as usual” in Springfield according to State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) who says he has reason to believe that Illinois Democrats are about to try to propose yet another unbalanced budget and plan to leave Springfield without passing any of the reforms needed to get Illinois back to work. Senator Syverson described the upcoming budget proposal

With roughly two weeks until the scheduled May 31 adjournment deadline, State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) said lawmakers from both chambers have continued to meet with representatives from the Rauner Administration to try and find common ground on some of the state’s most pressing—and controversial—issues. State budget talks have been ongoing, and Senate lawmakers have spent much of their time

As a way to honor loved ones and friends who have served in the U.S. Military, we encourage you to submit a photograph and written remembrance of your deceased veteran to be displayed on the Illinois State Capitol Memorial Day Remembrance Wall. Your contributions will be displayed in the State Capitol Rotunda starting on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25 through

On Friday, May 8, the Illinois Supreme Court voted to strike down Illinois’ 2013 pension reform law. According to State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) the next step is for lawmakers and the Governor to come together to find a constitutional solution to Illinois’ pension woes that preserves earned benefits, and eases the burden on Illinois taxpayers. Ongoing budget negotiations hit

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) said he isn’t surprised by the Illinois Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the 2013 Illinois Pension Reform law. “The bottom line is we are still left with a pension system that is not solvent, and with an unfunded liability over $100 Billion that is growing at an unsustainable rate,” said State Sen.

The spring legislative session rolls on with plenty of attention paid to the state’s ongoing budget crisis while a detailed assessment of the state’s economy also made news, according to State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford). Attention was also focused this week on the issue of human trafficking, which victimizes thousands of Illinois residents. Fixing the Fiscal House Senator Syverson said

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) says Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner took the right action at the right time by restoring $26 million in funding to programs including Autism, Alzheimer’s and Epilepsy support. The move comes after sales tax revenue preliminary projections show an additional $300 to $500 million coming in to state coffers. “I am grateful that Governor

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Facing an April 24 deadline to move legislation through the full Senate, hundreds of bills were debated and passed on the Senate floor this week, according to State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford). In response to a suspension of grants for state programs that serve Illinois’ most vulnerable populations, the Senate approved an amendment this week that gives