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Recent News About Illinois State Senate
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Syverson: 'Had the opportunity to play in the Illinois vs. Missouri legislative charitable softball game'
Illinois state Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Sycamore) recently played in the 2022 Bi-State Softball Showdown.
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Syverson calls for end to Daylight Saving Time
March marked the start of daylight saving time — when there’s more daylight throughout the day.
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Syverson on cost of gas: 'Prices are now at a point where they are devastating families'
Senator Dave Syverson and other Illinois Republicans want to lower gas prices, as the American Automobile Association reported Wednesday that $4.50 is the average price at the pump in Illinois.
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Stewart reminds constituents of water assistance program
State Sen. Brian Stewart (R-Dixon) is letting his constituents know about the state’s new $42 million water assistance program.
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Syverson: 'We need the government to live within their means '
Republican state Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) is blasting the numbers highlighted in Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s $112.5 billion spending plan as a case deception.
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Stewart: It could appear Democrats 'want to police themselves and hand-pick their ethics watchdog'
State Sen. Brian Stewart and other members of the Republican party criticized how quickly the selection was made. The Illinois Senate approved McCuskey 37-17-1 less than three days after his vetting began.
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Stewart: 'What Illinoisans need are long-term solutions, not election-year gimmicks'
State Rep. Brian Stewart (R-Dixon) saw some irony in Gov. J.B. Pritzker's budget proposal during his State of the State Address at the Old State Capitol.
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Syverson co-sponsors legislation that would give 'the people of Illinois back their voice'
Illinois state Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) is cosponsoring legislation to give voters more power in the democratic process.
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Syverson seeking answers on proposed change to medical assistance rules
State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) has questions about a bill to change the medical assistance article in the public aid code to require the community spouse resource allowance to be set and maintained at the maximum levels allowed under a specified provision of the Social Security Act.
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Syverson, Rowe seek death penalty for cop killers
State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) is vowing to re-introduce legislation that would make the death penalty legal for people found guilty of killing police officers.
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Stewart tells constituents: 'Let your voices be heard'
State Sen. Brian Stewart (R-Dixon) says he can feel Illinois voters’ pain.
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Syverson blasts Pritzker for COVID mandates
State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) has recently blasted Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s habit of unilaterally dealing with issues like the COVID-19 crisis.
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Syverson calls on 'complete audit' of Illinois' unemployment programs
State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) is intent on putting an end to what he sees as Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s crippling mismanagement.
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Bourne: Lack of ethics reform 'is protecting politicians who violate the public’s trust'
The recent resignation of Legislators Inspector General Carol Pope has renewed calls from lawmakers to enact ethics reform legislation.
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Syverson: Hayli's Law makes it ... well ... law; 'our children's lemonade stands are protected'
This week, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed "Hayli's Law", which is a high-profile law designed to protect lemonade stands from the reach of the government.
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Syverson on redistricting plans: 'Something this important should not be illegally forced on voters'
Two lawsuits argue that the new district maps violate the U.S. Constitution because they were drawn using survey data, The Pantagraph reported.
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The House passed a bill allowing third-trimester pregnant women access to handicap parking
State Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) recently announced the passing of a bill that allows pregnant mothers an option to have a free vehicle place card, allowing them to park in handicap spaces throughout Illinois.
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Syverson says redistricting bill 'is our way of seeking to restore public trust in the system'
State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) is sponsoring the People's Independent Maps Act (SB 1325) which would prevent elected officials from being involved in redistricting in Illinois.
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Syverson celebrates 'Read Across America Day'
State Sen. Dave Syverson posted a picture of himself on his Facebook account showing his constituents that he is celebrating ‘Read Across America’ by displaying a couple of books he used to read to his children.
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From Prairie State Wire
Republican lawmakers disappointed in governor's budget proposal
Illinois Republicans were disappointed after hearing Gov. J.B. Pritzker's budget proposal last week