ISBE analysis shows compromise school funding bill more equitable for all schools

All Illinois school districts would benefit from a more equitable distribution of state education dollars under a compromise proposal introduced by State Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) to fix the state’s broken school aid formula and end the budget stalemate, according to data released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)... read more...

Senator Barickman's Senate Week in Review: June 12 - 16

This week, Senate Republicans continued their calls for compromise and cooperation to address the state’s fiscal crisis and end the ongoing budget stalemate, with several Senate and House lawmakers joining together to unveil a comprehensive balanced budget plan that includes critical structural reforms. read more...

Senator Barickman statement on special session

“I applaud Governor Rauner for ordering a special session. Republicans have made major concessions in our recent budget and reform plan, and I believe a good bipartisan compromise is even closer than it was when Democrats walked away from negotiations in May... read more...

Barickman helps introduce compromise budget and school funding plan

State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) joined with several of his colleagues to present a compromise budget package within framework laid out by Governor Bruce Rauner that includes significant areas of agreement on spending, reforms, and school funding... read more...

Senator Barickman's Senate Week in Review: June 9

While the spring legislative session adjourned on May 31, Senate Republicans remain focused and prepared to pass a full-year balanced budget with structural reforms before the end of the fiscal year on June 30. The General Assembly is expected to return to the Capitol in late June to resume budget negotiations and legislative action... read more...