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A $1.1 billion plan to accelerate road construction was signed into law July 22, putting in place the final piece of the state’s annual budget. House Bill 3794, which received bi-partisan support in May, will allow the state to accelerate its multi-year road construction plan. All of the projects affected are “shovel ready” and were selected by the state’s transportation

A legislative panel reviewing Governor Quinn’s failed anti-violence initiative put off testimony from subpoenaed former Quinn administration officials until October, complying with a request from the U.S. Attorney’s office, State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) said. The Legislative Audit Commission had intended to begin hearing from seven of Quinn’s former top aides, as the panel continues its review of the mismanaged

More hearings on the Governors NRI program, another Patronage scandal in the works, and new legislation signed into law, are covered in this week’s update from State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford). Audit Commission hearing scheduled on Quinn’s NRI program A legislative panel examining a scandal-plagued grant program created by Governor Quinn will consider at its July 16 meeting an unusual request

Senator Syverson Rides 57 Miles Across District on 57th Birthday From left to right, Chad Tuneberg, Don Thayer, Senator Syverson, Antwon Harris, and Brent Johnson On June 29, Senator Dave Syverson rode his bike from the Northern part of the 35th Senate District, from the Wisconsin border down to the city of Dekalb. The Senator was joined by his son

  Senator Syverson Questions Governor’s Motives with “Cupcake Girl”  Senator Dave Syverson says he finds the Governor’s seemingly newfound support of the “Cupcake Girl” legislation interesting in light of weeks of strong opposition from Quinn’s administration.  “But it’s not the first time we have seen election year conversions on issues,” said Syverson.  The Governor has planned a public bill signing

  Senator Syverson Pledges to Fight Tax Hike Senator Dave Syverson is sponsoring legislation that asks lawmakers to pledge not to raise taxes during the upcoming veto session.   “Democrat leaders are passing a budget that by their own words creates massive shortfalls in next year’s budget. The budget relies on accounting tricks, delaying payments to providers, and sweeping funds from

  Senator Syverson Fights Budget Games Budget passed without tax increase, yet none of Quinn’s promised savage cuts Senator Dave Syverson voted no to an incomplete, irresponsible budget that is based on accounting tricks and one time budgetary gimmicks.   “Extreme and radical cuts, cuts that will starve our schools and result in mass teacher layoffs, larger class sizes and higher

  Sen Syverson Sponsors Legislation to Save Bake Sales and Lemonade Stands from “Big Brother” Government And just when you thought Illinois couldn’t make our jobs climate worse… Springfield- Senator Dave Syverson is sponsoring new legislation that would protect bake sales, lemonade stands, and young entrepreneurial bakers from yet another attempt at government overreach. “This whole thing started when the

Senator Syverson discusses the recent attempts by the legislative majorities to raise taxes on Illinoisans. He also talks about why he is opposed. Click here for more information.

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Ms. Lynn Grover, students and other professionals associated with the South Beloit School Based Health Center (SBHC) traveled to the Illinois State Capitol on April 1. The students toured the Capitol Complex to learn more about the Illinois legislative process. They also met with local legislators to discuss the SBHC and engage in dialogue about the health