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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

Both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly convened on January 8th to pass legislation creating a special election in 2016 for the office of comptroller. “Our state has major issues to overcome, and we should all be ready to come back to Springfield at any time to work on solutions,” said State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford). “But, instead of dealing

Friday, December 19, 2014 Lawmakers will return to Springfield Jan. 8 in response to a Dec. 18 proclamation by Gov. Pat Quinn, calling the General Assembly back to consider a 2016 election for the comptroller position left vacant by the recent passing of the late Judy Baar Topinka, said State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford). Legal analysis has demonstrated that the

Thursday, December 18, 2014 State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) sees Governor Pat Quinn’s recent call for a January 8th lame-duck special session as one more action in a string of politically-motivated, ethically-questionable moves in the waning days of his final term as governor. “I am disappointed that Governor Quinn is continuing with his last minute disruptions of state government. The