Illinois Chamber of Commerce President Doug Whitley announced today that the IL Chamber of Commerce is endorsing Senator Dave Syverson. The IL Chamber of Commerce is the largest organization representing job creators in the State of Illinois. “Senator Syverson has been a great friend to job creators. He has worked to pass meaningful legislation that [...]
Over 200 new laws go into effect January 1, 2012 For a complete list: http://www.senategop.state.il.us/index.php/in-the-news-mainmenu-123/recent-news/1065-214-new-laws-go-into-effect-jan-1 Transportation is one area seeing changes. Three of those changes are highlighted below. Trucker’s Uniform Speed: Truckers traveling through Illinois will be able to drive the same speed as other vehicles on most four lane highways in Illinois. The new [...]
Sharing with you the Glory, the Wonder and the Miracle of this Holy Season. Dear Friends, It is with warm and grateful hearts that we thank you for the honor and privilege of serving you. It is our prayer that you and your family have a wonderful Christmas! Senator Dave & Shirley
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Senator Dave Syverson joined lawmakers this week in backing a tax relief package aimed at keeping Sears and Chicago Mercantile Exchange here in Illinois and add incentives to help other employers in Illinois. Although Syverson backed the legislation, he also warned it was only a Band-Aid to stop an immediate short-term [...]
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Sweeping legislation passed by the General Assembly allowing speeding cameras in the vicinity of Chicago schools, parks and universities is all about collecting millions of dollars in fines instead of improving public safety, warns State Sen. Dave Syverson. Senate Bill 965, which passed the Senate and was opposed by Sen. Syverson, imposes [...]
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The General Assembly’s bipartisan Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (COGFA) today voted 8 to 3 to oppose Gov. Pat Quinn’s proposal to close Rockford’s Singer Mental Health Center, according to State Sen. Dave Syverson. Syverson, a member of the panel, spoke prior to the vote, stressing the importance of Singer to [...]
Please join SENATOR DAVE SYVERSON for an insightful inside look at politics and the 2012 elections With Special Guest . . . DICK MORRIS (back by popular demand) Dick Morris is a Political Author, Commentator and Strategist. He has served as the campaign manager for winning presidential campaigns, authored best-selling books and has been highly [...]
ROCKFORD, Ill. – New statistics showing dramatic job losses in the State of Illinois highlight the need for lawmakers to act quickly to reverse the sinking economy, warns Sen. Syverson. In 2010, Illinois lost 6,400 technology jobs, according to the annual Cyberstates report compiled by the TechAmerica Foundation. It was the fifth largest decline among [...]
Senator Syverson is suspending the General Assembly legislative scholarship program at this time.
In Case You Missed It, Chuck Sweeny at the Rockford Register Star wrote an article on October 2, 2011 detailing a recent change in state law that helps homeowners and small business owners save money on their electric bills: ‘Say, how’d you like to save 20 percent on your electric bill? No, it’s not a [...]
ROCKFORD, IL – At a press conference today State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) outlined a new initiative in Illinois that allows municipalities to reduce electricity costs for residents and small businesses. The law, which went into effect last year, allows municipalities to purchase electricity straight from energy producers. Under this law a municipality may, by [...]
