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

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

Springfield, IL – State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) issued the following statement in response to Moody’s Investors Service announcement July 5 confirming that billions of dollars will remain

Springfield – State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) released the following statement after the Illinois Senate voted today on a state budget: “Despite a 32% tax

Despite the looming deadline of June 30 marking the end of Fiscal Year 2017, no complete balanced budget and reform package has advanced from the

While Illinois often has the dubious distinction of lagging behind its neighbors in national rankings, Illinois significantly outperformed neighboring Missouri when it comes to preventable

Legislation designed to keep 9-1-1 centers in operation was advanced to the Governor this week, to extend the authorization for 9-1-1 centers as well as

Senate Republicans have a new leader as they move forward in their efforts to pass a balanced budget and reform state government. On June 29,

Sen. Rose offered the following comments on the state budget impasse and an attempt to find common ground amongst the parties and finally bring an

Despite statements made by Senate President John Cullerton recently week stating that the Senate has done its work, Senate Republicans remain adamant that the Senate