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Illinois has received some encouraging economic news lately, with recent drops in the state’s historically high unemployment rate and other signs that an improving national economy may finally be boosting the state’s outlook, State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) said. But, two new reports serve as reminders of how far the state still must go to get its financial house in

A state audit revealed continued problems in the Expanded All Kids state health insurance program; a bipartisan legislative committee is set to begin its review of state rules on hydraulic fracturing; and patient applications are now being accepted for the state’s medical marijuana program, State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) said. Audit: Problems continue in All Kids A new state audit

The Governor concluded action on all bills sent to him during the 2014 legislative session, approving more than 100 measures and vetoing bills that would have established regulations for ridesharing companies like Uber, Lyft and Sidecar and brought uniformity to speed limits on Interstates and toll highways, State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) said. Among the more notable measures signed were

More than 125 new laws were signed in recent days, as the deadline for the Governor to act on legislation from the spring 2014 session neared. The measures covered topics as wide ranging as smoking on campus to fur trapping to dangerous new “designer” drugs, Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) said. The Governor also used his amendatory veto power to make

Rockford- Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) is expressing his disappointment with Governor Pat Quinn, after his veto of bipartisan legislation that would have created more uniform speed limits on Illinois interstates and tollways. “When we passed legislation to raise speed limits to 70, it was with the clear intention that it would apply to all interstates and tollways,” said Sen. Syverson.

Syverson Tackles ALS Ice Bucket Challenge from TV Anchor On Wednesday, August 13th, Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) joined thousands of concerned individuals across the nation by partaking in the unique event referred to as the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Channel 23 morning anchor Aaron Wilson had extended the challenge to the Senator to dump a bucket of ice water over his

On Wednesday, August 13th, Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) joined thousands of concerned individuals across the nation by partaking in the unique event referred to as the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Channel 23 morning anchor Aaron Wilson had extended the challenge to the Senator to dump a bucket of ice water over his head to raise awareness about ALS and encourage

For the second time in two years, Sycamore’s Bailey Hunt won the top prize in the Illinois State Fair Junior Poultry Show. Hunt’s champion poultry trio sold at Tuesday’s annual Governor’s Sale of Champions for a total of $5,900. Hunt, who has been exhibiting show birds for nine years, began raising and showing meat birds just three years ago and

Governor Signs 5 Syverson Bills This week Governor Pat Quinn signed five bills sponsored by State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford). Quinn is also planning to sign a sixth bill in Rockford on Saturday. That legislation will create Gold Star license plates available to the surviving children of Gold Star Recipients. Representative John Cabello was lead sponsor of the measure in the

Don’t forget the Boone County Fair begins next week . I plan on being there much of the week so if you go I hope you can stop by my booth and say hi. Legislation that seeks to reduce the risk of serious allergic reactions is just one of a number of bills signed into law in recent days, according