Illinois State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford)
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Recent News About Illinois State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford)
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Syverson: 'Please don't bring your dog along in the car when you run errands'
Sen. Syverson advises citizens not to bring their dogs out for errands owing to the head advisories that went into effect.
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Syverson takes part in Huntley Memorial Day Parade: 'Honoring and remembering our fallen'
It's an American tradition to honor the men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country with a Memorial Day parade, one that was carried out in communities across Illinois.
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Syverson on bill: 'Young adult entrepreneurs will have an easier time starting and operating new businesses'
Following the special legislation for entrepreneurs, Sen. Dave Syverson thinks it's definitely going to change things up.
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After Democrats stall corruption bill, Syverson says their 'leaders are not serious about protecting the public'
State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) doesn't understand why Democrats would stall a bill that would allow the suspension of officials charged with crimes.
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Syverson: ‘The public is losing their confidence in the legislature’s ability to protect them’
Sen. Dave Syverson (R-DeKalb) criticized House Democrats for killing a bill that would suspend local elected officials charged with crimes that could put residents at risk.
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Syverson to host three 'Coffee & Conversation' events
Now that Illinois' spring legislative session has come to a close, Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) wants to hear from his constituents and get their thoughts about what took place in Springfield.
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Syverson criticizes Pritzker's budget; 'That money will not be here next year'
State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) believes Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) was "spinning a grand tale" about his accomplishments during the governor's annual State of the State address.
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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 addresses Illinois' identity theft problem
Illinois is in a three-way tie for first place when it comes to states with the most identity theft per capita for 2021.
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Syverson on energy bill: 'The damage will be irreversible'
On Sept. 15, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law the controversial energy bill that had been the subject of debate for years.
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Syverson pens petition in protest of Illinois school mask mandate, Pritzker's 'unilateral approach' to pandemic
State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) is urging parents across the state to join him in taking a stand against Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his mask mandate for Illinois schools.
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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: Redistricting map lines viewed behind locked doors 'is not, and will never be, a transparent process'
A report that House Speaker Emanuel Chris Welch (D-Westchester) provided party members a glimpse at potential new district lines has received backlash from Republicans questioning the transparency of the mapping process.
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From Rockford Sun
Syverson opposes two bills on senate floor
Illinois state Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) spoke out against two bills on the Senate floor this week.
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From Prairie State Wire
Sen. Syverson opposes Public Aid bill
The Senate passed a bill last week that restructures care grants and amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to require the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to restructure the Family Support Program to enable early treatment of youth, young adults and transition-age adults with a serious mental illness or serious emotional disturbance.
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From Rockford Sun
TANF bill passes despite Syverson's opposition
Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) stood in opposition of a bill that allows individuals participating in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program to receive benefits even when they are noncompliant.
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From West Central Reporter
GOP officials fight against getting rid of prisoner co-pay
Teaching incarcerated individuals responsibility and being fair to Illinois taxpayers are key, according to Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford).
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From DuPage Policy Journal
GOP-sponsored disability-related bill passes House, but dies in Senate
Popular in the House, a Republican-based bill to broaden the Developmental Disability and Mental Disability Act failed in committee due to Democrats' denial.
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From Rockford Sun
Syverson amends Telehealth Act to include dentists
Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) took to the Senate floor recently to introduce an amendment to the state's Telehealth Act to include dentists.
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From Rockford Sun
Hefty increases in state gasoline tax, license plate fees not the answer, Syverson says
Illinois has the 11th highest gasoline tax in the country, according to the Tax Foundation, but this ranking could change if proposed tax hikes become law.