ROCKTON News Release Rockton Chamber of Commerce 119 Blackhawk Blvd P.O. Box 237 Rockton, IL 61072 Contact: Carol Lamb Executive Director 815-624-7625 Fax: 815-624-7385 www.rocktonchamber.com info@rocktonchamber.com LINCOLN’S LEGACY TOUR Presented by the Rockton Chamber of Commerce Wednesday May 2, 2007 6:30 a.m. Leave Rockton from Rockton Village Hall 10:00 a.m. Arrive in Springfield 10:30 – [...]
Springfield – Legislation to protect individuals from Internet identify theft and information “spoofing” unanimously cleared the Illinois State Senate this week following an outpouring of support from the very influential American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) according to Senator Dave Syverson (R – Rockford). Senate Bill 380, sponsored by Syverson, creates the Internet Caller Identification [...]
Rockford – As the Governor continues his refusal to release specific information about his proposed Gross Receipts Tax, area legislators are encouraging residents and businesses to voice their opposition to the Gross Receipts Tax via an “E-petition” located on State Senator Dave Syverson’s (R – Rockford) website. Area residents are also encouraged to join Syverson [...]
SPRINGFIELD – Taxes, prison safety, and electric rates were among the major topics capturing Illinois lawmakers’ attention during the week of March 19-23, even as the Senate continued third-reading action, debating, and passing nearly 80 bills to the House of Representatives for further consideration, according to State Senator Dave Syverson (R – Rockford). Gov. Rod [...]
Rockford – Responding to demands from area residents, State Senator Dave Syverson (R – Rockford) and Senator Brad Burzynski (R – Clare) are hosting a public forum concerning the Governor’s record-breaking budget proposal and tax increase. The forum will be held on Monday, April 23rd at 6:00 PM at the Northern Illinois University Rockford Campus [...]
Rockford – Residents have a unique opportunity for one-on-one dialogue with Senator Dave Syverson (R – Rockford) at his monthly “Breakfast with the Senator”. The next breakfast will be held on Wednesday, April 11th from 7:30 to 9:00 AM at the Stockholm Inn in Rockford. Space is limited to the first 50 people. Although there [...]
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Bipartisan calls to end Illinois’ corrosive pay-to-play political culture and growing concerns about the Governor’s proposed tax hike topped Senate business during the week ending March 16, according to Senator Dave Syverson (R – Rockford). Faced with a deadline to pass Senate bills out of committee, lawmakers also advanced measures targeting reckless [...]
Rockford – Although its been just a week since the Governor unveiled his proposed tax and spending plan, area lawmakers say they’ve heard enough from concerned employers and constituents to urge the Governor to reconsider his nearly $62 billion budget proposal, which relies heavily on new revenue from a gross sales receipts tax, borrowing, and [...]
Springfield, IL – State finances took center stage this week in the Illinois Senate as the Governor unveiled his latest spending plan and a major fiscal reform package was introduced by the Senate Republican Caucus, according to Senator Dave Syverson (R – Rockford). In a combined State of the State and Budget Address on Wednesday, [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “As taxpayers and businesses are being saddled with the largest utility increase in recent years and Illinois’ debt continues to build because of unpaid bills and the skyrocketing cost of the AllKids program, which to date, over 60% of the individuals enrolled in it are not Illinois residents, the Governor proposes the [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Rockford – Winnebago area residents have an unique opportunity for one-on-one dialogue with Senator Dave Syverson (R – Rockford) at his monthly “Breakfast with the Senator”. This month’s breakfast will held on Friday, March 16th from 7:30 to 9:00 AM at the Stockholm Inn in Rockford. Space is unlimited. Although there [...]
Springfield, IL – Senate lawmakers had a busy week in Springfield, attending legislative committees which approved a diverse range of legislation, said Senator Dave Syverson (R – Rockford). The Senate Transportation Committee Wednesday approved legislation that would require young drivers to spend more practice time behind the wheel. The measure, Senate Bill 172, was based [...]
