Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) was a guest on WTVO in Rockford Thursday to discuss Governor Pat Quinn’s State of the State address. Click the photo below to watch.
SPRINGFIELD– State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) released the following statement Wednesday following Governor Pat Quinn’s annual State of the State address, saying Quinn should put more focus on governing: “Pat Quinn became Governor of our state exactly five years ago today. He has had ample time to implement his economic agenda and plans to make Illinois a better state. Unfortunately,
Senator says he has concerns about bill, but it protects retirees and taxpayers SPRINGFIELD– State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) says pension legislation passed in the Senate Tuesday was a crucial first step in reforming the state’s critically underfunded pension systems. Syverson supported Senate Bill 1, which passed the Senate 30-24 and the House 62-53. The legislation is expected to save
State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) testified on behalf of two local residents nominated to top state posts Tuesday. Syverson spoke on behalf of Earl Dotson, Jr. of Roscoe, nominated to the Illinois Tollway Board. He also testified in support of Earl Hernandez of Rockford to the State Police Merit Board.
SPRINGFIELD– State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) is disappointed Governor Pat Quinn and Democrat leaders in the General Assembly continued to delay action to reform the state’s crumbling pension systems. The General Assembly canceled its scheduled sessions Thursday, ending the first week of the two-week veto session a day early. The legislature isn’t scheduled to return to Springfield again until November
ROCKFORD– “A number of new fees and taxes are scheduled to go into effect as part of implementing the Obamacare Health Plan,” said Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford.) Syverson stated that one particular tax that begins January 1, 2014, the Transitional Reassurance Assessment Fee (Tax), will be felt more directly and broadly by taxpayers. This new Transitional Reassurance Assessment will place
CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS FINANCES WORSENING Our Local Taxpayers Could Be On The Hook For Bailout Despite some school closures and administrative cuts, Chicago Public Schools are in “a deepening and unsustainable financial hole” a just released report from Chicago’s Civic Federation stated. The cuts which Chicago touts were over $100 Million is less than 2% of their projected $6.6 Billion
SPRINGFIELD– With many uncertainties concerning the new Right-to-Carry law in Illinois, Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) is encouraging local residents to visit a new Illinois State Police (ISP) Web site specifically created to answer some of the most common questions about the new law. Visit the ISP Web site at http://www.isp.state.il.us and follow the “Concealed Carry” link in the right sidebar for information
SPRINGFIELD– Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) joined fellow lawmakers Tuesday in overriding Governor Pat Quinn’s amendatory veto of legislation bringing the right to carry a concealed weapon to Illinois. The Senate voted to override the Governor’s veto by a 41-17 margin. The House made a similar vote earlier Tuesday. “The General Assembly has done many important things wrong over the years,”
SPRINGFIELD– Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) criticized Governor Pat Quinn Tuesday for what he calls “harmful changes” in his amendatory veto of House Bill 183, bringing right to carry to Illinois. The legislation passed the General Assembly with overwhelming majorities on May 31, after months of negotiation and a federal court requirement to bring Illinois in line with all 49 other states
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