Illinois State Senate District 35
Recent News About Illinois State Senate District 35
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From Rockford Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: Enhancing investigative authority is key to cracking down on corruption
While Illinois has some of the strongest ethics laws on the books, many are rendered toothless because the appropriate state and local authorities can’t adequately investigate and enforce them.
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From Rockford Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: Syverson issues statement on additional mitigations for Region 1
On October 22, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health announced additional mitigations for Region 1.
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From Rockford Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: Sign the petition to demand anti-corruption reform
As the Fall Veto Session approaches, the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus is encouraging the public to sign their petition urging Democrats to end their stall tactics and take up real anti-corruption reform.
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From Rockford Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: Syverson, Stewart: Illinois Department of Public Health owes us more than a press release before shutting down local businesses
Illinois Department of Public Health placed Region 1 under additional COVID-19 mitigations beginning October 3.
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From Rockford Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: License Extension Announced for Senior Drivers
In an effort to reduce risks for senior citizen drivers during the COVID-19 health pandemic, the Illinois Secretary of State (SOS) has announced a one-year extension of driver’s license expiration dates.
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From Rockford Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: Sen. Syverson named Champion of Free Enterprise by Illinois Chamber of Commerce
Illinois State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) has been named a Champion of Free Enterprise, an award given by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce to legislators who have made special contributions to the defense of free enterprise, and the furtherance of economic opportunities for Illinoisans.
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From Rockford Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: Syverson urges Congress to return Commonwealth Edison fine to ratepayers
State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) is co-sponsoring a resolution urging the U.S. Congress to return ComEd’s $200 million fine to their ratepayers in Illinois either through direct payments or by directing the funds to the Illinois Commerce Commission for distribution to ratepayers.
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From Rockford Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: New COVID-19 mitigation plan, regions announced
On July 15 a new COVID-19 mitigation plan, metrics and revised regions for monitoring the pandemic’s impact on Illinois was put forward.
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From Rockford Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: Sen. Syverson files property tax credit legislation, seeks to provide relief to business community
In recent days since the tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, the country has erupted in public outrage and protests.
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From Rockford Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: Time to Reopen Illinois
We know the economic costs of this Covid-19 lock-down has been devastating on working families and small business; many who will never recover.
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From Rockford Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: Syverson: Legislature needs to get back to work
State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) is urging state leaders to call lawmakers back to Springfield to allow them to vote on critical issues facing the state of Illinois.
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From Rockford Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: Allow hospitals to get back to delivering healthcare
Healthcare workers have been laid off and furloughed by the tens-of-thousands across our state and country.
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From Rockford Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: Meal Assistance for Illinois Seniors
The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) has announced it has distributed $7 million across the state to step up efforts to provide meal assistance for older Illinoisans impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency.
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From Rockford Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: Paycheck Protection Program Applications Being Accepted
Small businesses looking to keep workers on the payroll have a new option in the Paycheck Protection Program.
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From Rockford Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: Stay at Home Order Extended through April 30
With the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases growing daily, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has announced that he will be extending the state’s disaster proclamation for 30 days.
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From Rockford Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: Sen. Syverson urges income tax deadline extension
Illinois' current income tax filing deadline is April 15.
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From Rockford Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: Call issued for former medical personnel to join fight against COVID-19
In an effort to increase the number of medical personnel available to handle increased patient loads at Illinois hospitals, a call has been issued to former doctors, nurses, physicians assistants, nurse practitioners, and respiratory care therapists who have recently left the medical field to join the fight against COVID-19.
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From Rockford Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: Sen. Syverson’s Week-in-Review: March 9-13
In light of ongoing health concerns surrounding the coronavirus/COVID-19 health crisis, Illinois’ Governor issued a Disaster Proclamation in Illinois this week, which will allow the state to access additional federal resources to combat the pandemic.
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From Rockford Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: Syverson honored by ILCAE, presented Jim Guilinger Legislative Award
On March 3, State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) received the Jim Guilinger Legislative Award from the Illinois Leadership Council for Agricultural Education (ILCAE) for his support of agricultural education and FFA student programs.
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From Rockford Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35: Week-in-Review: Feb. 24-28
State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) continued his calls for a balanced budget during the week, seeking to ensure that K-12 education funding is not held hostage by a costly income tax.