Illinois State Senate District 35
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From Rockford Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: Governor proposes $1.6 billion in new spending in budget address
Gov. J.B. Pritzker unveiled his budget proposal in an address before the General Assembly on Feb. 19, seeking $1.6 billion in new spending which relies on getting the Governor’s income tax increase approved.
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From Rockford Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: Syverson honored with Cyndy Fogarty Lifetime Achievement Award
On Feb. 6, State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) was honored by the Stateline Chamber of Commerce at their annual Awards Gala.
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From Rockford Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: Sen. Syverson’s Week-in-Review: Feb. 3-7
During the week, the first $50 million of the $420 million dedicated to statewide broadband Internet expansion was released along with information to apply for this grant.
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From Rockford Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: Senate Week in Review: Jan. 20-24
A major issue with the state’s Automatic Voter Registration program made headlines during the week, raising questions about the integrity of Illinois' elections.
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From Rockford Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: Senate Week in Review: Jan. 13-17
In the wake of federal indictments, raids and elected official resignations, a special legislative panel heard testimony during the week on how to address ethics and lobbying legal loopholes.
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From Rockford Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: Senate Week in Review: Jan. 6-10
A new year could mean big changes for the state of Illinois.
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From Rockford Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: Senate Week in Review: New Laws Edition, Part III
As a new year begins, Illinois residents may be interested to learn about several notable new laws that take effect January 1.
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From Rockford Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: Senate Week in Review: New Laws Edition, Part II
As people throughout Illinois prepare to ring in a new year, the Senate Republican Caucus is continuing to highlight new laws that will take effect as the clock strikes midnight on January 1.
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From Rockford Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: New Laws Edition, Part I
As 2019 comes to a close and we prepare for a new year, several notable laws take effect January 1 that Illinois residents may want to know about.
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From Rockford Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: Senate Week in Review: Dec. 2-6, 2019
A recent report ranks Illinois low in fiscal transparency, and as a new decade looms, lawmakers must commit to improving the state’s system of drawing legislative boundaries to limit undue influence from politicians and special interests.
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From Rockford Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: Senate Week in Review: November 18-22, 2019
Illinois continues to move toward a brand-new industry launching statewide, as state government continues to prepare for the sale of recreational cannabis beginning January 1.
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From Rockford Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: Senate Week in Review November 11-15, 2019
The fall Veto Session came to a close during the week with the final days’ main focus firmly on combatting the ethics problems currently plaguing the state.
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From DeKalb Times
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: SENATE WEEK IN REVIEW: Nov. 4 – 8, 2019
A full agenda awaits legislators when they return to the Capitol Nov. 12 for the final week of the fall Veto Session, and time is running out to take advantage of Illinois’ one-time-only Tax Amnesty Program.
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From Rockford Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: Senate Republicans introduce legislation to ensure independent investigations of ethics violations
The Senate Republican Caucus took action this week to restore public trust in an honest and ethical state government by introducing a legislative proposal to ensure independent investigations of members of the General Assembly.
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From Rockford Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: SENATE WEEK IN REVIEW: Oct. 21 – 25, 2019
An ambitious multi-year, multi-billion-dollar plan for road and bridge construction was launched during the week, while the battle against opioid deaths continues, and the state improves educational opportunities for both students and teachers.
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From Rockford Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: SENATE WEEK IN REVIEW: Oct. 14 – 18, 2019
During the upcoming fall veto session, during which they generally take actions on bills vetoed by the Governor, Illinois lawmakers could also be asked to consider a proposal to consolidate suburban and downstate pension plans, and new bills being filed by lawmakers.
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From Rockford Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: SENATE WEEK IN REVIEW: Oct. 7 – 11, 2019
Fire Prevention Week, and the Illinois State Fire Marshal is offering safety tips to keep your family safe this fall.
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From Rockford Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: Week-in-Review: Sept. 30 – Oct. 4, 2019
Illinois has been ranked the least tax-friendly state in a new study. Meanwhile, state officials will be using the month of October to educate people about cybersecurity, and residents can now apply for help with heating bills.
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From Rockford Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: Week in Review | Week of September 23-27, 2019
After a rough and delayed planting season, Illinois’ agriculture industry received good news this week with a Taiwanese delegation committing to purchasing over $2 billion in Illinois soy and corn over the next two years.
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From Rockford Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: SENATE WEEK IN REVIEW: September 16-20, 2019
A one-time tax amnesty program is being offered to delinquent taxpayers beginning October 1.