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SPRINGFIELD- Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) is co-sponsoring legislation to allow voters in Illinois to eliminate the Lieutenant Governor’s office next year. Senator Syverson is part of a bipartisan list of nearly 30 Senators who want to give voters the opportunity to eliminate the office. House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment 18 has already passed the Illinois House. “Constitutionally, the duties of

SPRINGFIELD– The Illinois Senate has approved a plan co-sponsored by State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford), which would lead to significant investment in Rockford’s athletic facilities. The investment in infrastructure will keep the region a destination for thousands who travel to the community to participate in competitive tournaments and leagues.   Senate Bill 1859 was approved by the Senate 39-6 Friday. Senator

SPRINGFIELD– State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) released the following statement Wednesday following Senate approval of Senate Bill 1: “I believe the people of this state demand reform to our pension systems, but they don’t want a “Band-Aid” approach to a problem that calls for serious action. I want to be an active participant in drafting comprehensive pension reform that is

SPRINGFIELD– A State Senate committee has advanced legislation co-sponsored by State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) to make significant investments in Rockford infrastructure to keep the region a destination for traveling athletic leagues.   A Senate committee approved Senate Bill 1859 Wednesday. Senator Syverson is co-sponsoring the legislation with Senator Steve Stadelman (D-Rockford). The legislation allows Rockford, Winnebago County, and other

SPRINGFIELD– State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) on Wednesday, responded to Governor Pat Quinn’s Fiscal Year 2014 budget proposal. Quinn presented his budget to a joint session of the General Assembly Wednesday afternoon.   “Frankly, I’m very disappointed in the Governor’s approach,” said Senator Syverson. “He has slated hundreds of millions of dollars to cuts to schools, services, and transportation while

SPRINGFIELD– State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) on Thursday, opposed a massive Democratic initiative to increase state spending on Medicaid programs by nearly $3 billion by the year 2020.   At issue was Senate Bill 26, which greatly expands eligibility for Medicaid in advance of the formal launch of the Federal Affordable Care Act, commonly known as “Obamacare.” It is estimated