Republicans urge Democrat leaders to send school funding legislation to Governor

Even though a state budget is in place, Democrats are preventing schools from getting state funding by playing political games with a new formula that is required by law to be enacted before they can receive the bulk of their funding for the coming school year. Senate Republicans are asking Democrat leaders to stop manufacturing an unnecessary crisis and take action, to ensure Illinois schools receive their state funding and their doors open on time. read more...

Charlie’s Law offers life-saving treatments to children

Legislation signed into law this week will ensure that children are able to receive life-saving treatments for autoimmune disorders connected to streptococcal infections known as PANDAS. read more...

Rose votes ‘no’ to income tax hike, explains budget vote

I’ve had a lot of people ask me why I voted “no” on the income tax and budget last week. Without a doubt, the state desperately needed a budget so why, then, would I vote “no”? Well, let’s start with a short answer and then dive into the details. read more...

32% tax increase now law, no reforms

The state’s two-year budget impasse came to a temporary end this week as the General Assembly, despite vetoes by Gov. Bruce Rauner and objections by a majority of Republican legislators, including Sen. Rose, passed a budget that contained a permanent 32 percent income tax increase, while failing to incorporate any meaningful government reforms. read more...

Sen. Rose statement on tax hike budget

“Despite a 32% tax increase, this budget leaves billions in unpaid bills and complete uncertainty as to whether K-12 schools will be able to open in the fall. Having been in the room negotiating with both sides to reach a bi-partisan agreement on the budget, it goes without saying that we need a real solution for the people of Illinois. And we almost got one..." read more...