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Springfield, Ill – In legislative action, the Senate will reconvene March 3. Committees will begin meeting in earnest to act on introduced legislation, and the governors proposed budget. Senate Republicans have introduced a number of measures, including legislation targeting Medicaid fraud, improving the states job climate, Syverson retains Leadership Post and is assigned added Responsibilities Senator Dave Syverson was reappointed

SPRINGFIELD – Two weeks after giving his initial assessment of the challenges facing Illinois, Gov. Bruce Rauner unveiled a tough, but necessary plan to put the state’s fiscal house in order, according to State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford). Also during the week, Senate members worked to meet a Feb. 20 deadline for filing their bills. On Feb. 18, Gov. Rauner

On Wednesday, February 18, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner presented his proposed FY2016 budget, which included approximately $4 billion in required cuts. “The cuts contained in this budget are the result of 12 years of failed leadership from Rod Blagojevich and Pat Quinn. Last year’s budget was the most unbalanced in our state’s history,” said State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford). “Governor

Gov. Bruce Rauner signed two Executive Orders this week to eliminate so-called “fair share” dues for some public employees, and to create the Illinois State Commission on Criminal Justice and Sentencing Reform. These Executive Orders come a week before Gov. Rauner will lay out a more detailed plan on how to start solving Illinois’ fiscal crisis with his budget address

Lawmakers returned to Springfield this week as Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner delivered his first State of the State Address. In his speech before a joint session of the Illinois House and Senate, Rauner outlined his policy agenda which focused on job creation, education, revamping the state’s criminal justice system, and a push to implement governmental reforms like term limits and

“Today’s speech was a watershed moment for the State of Illinois,” said State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford). “We finally have a governor who not only realizes the scope of the massive challenges facing our state, but one who is willing to take the difficult steps needed to truly make a difference. The financial mess left from former Governor Quinn’s irresponsible

The spring legislative session continues February 3 as the Senate returns to Springfield. Illinois’ new Governor Bruce Rauner will deliver his first State of the State Address on Wednesday, February 4, setting the tone for what Illinoisans can expect this spring. Governor Rauner has already given indications that job growth and fixing the state budget are to be among his

A sobering new report is out on Illinois’ troubled economy. Meanwhile, the Rauner administration begins an effort to create job opportunities for minorities and veterans while the state’s domestic energy industry is poised to bloom said State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford). Elsewhere, a new effort is proposed to take statewide a successful local program to combat heroin overdoses. Governor’s Opening

Springfield, Ill. -After 12 years of a one-party-rule system, bipartisanship was finally restored to the law-making process when Republican Governor Bruce Rauner was sworn into office on Jan. 12. Years of fiscal mismanagement and partisan decision-making has left Illinois in dire economic straits; however, there is a new sense of optimism that change is coming, and hopefully with it, fiscal

State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) has once again been chosen to serve as Assistant Republican Leader in the Illinois Senate. “Sen. Syverson is a recognized expert in health care – both public and private—and how the two interact. He’s always willing to think outside the box when looking solutions,” said Senator Radogno. “His years of service in the Illinois Senate are