Families may soon have another tool in their estate planning processes, with the ability to utilize TODI’s (Transfer on Death Instrument). State Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) has advanced legislation expanding the potential use of the instrument...

State Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) will be working with legal experts from across the country to help develop and promote uniform state laws...

State Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) and State Representative Tim Butler (R-Springfield) authored a letter to Governor JB Pritzker, requesting that he testify before the April 19th joint House and Senate Redistricting Committee hearing.

Independent Maps Legislation Identical to Democratic Supported Amendment Senate & House R’s Asking Democrats to Keep Promise, Join Them in Supporting Independent Maps...

This week, the Senate Redistricting Committee continued its rushed efforts to finish the redistricting process despite growing concerns about the public’s limited involvement and the use of outdated and inaccurate data...

The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA), the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs (USDVA) has released a joint report that finds Illinois’ four state-run veterans’ homes lack standardized infection prevention policies even though previous audits recommended their implementation...

With spring just under way, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is promoting the importance of Severe Weather Preparedness...

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As this redistricting process begins, there are two fundamental questions the Senate Democrats controlling the process must answer. Will we use accurate data as required by the U.S. Constitution, Illinois Constitution and applicable laws? And, will this redistricting process end the corrupt practice of politicians picking their voters...

“Many schools have now been open for the majority of the school year with little to no issues. Schools that can hold graduation ceremonies safely should be allowed to, but they need guidance now so that they have time to plan...

Doctors and transplant organizations could soon be barred from discriminating against recipients based on any mental or physical disabilities, thanks to legislation filed by State Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington)...

State Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) is working to help clear red-tape that is holding back businesses that produce mead, a wine-like beverage made from honey...

Last week, Barickman led a bipartisan group of lawmakers in requesting that the administration offer a path for children's museums to reopen.

Speaking on behalf of the business and medical communities in their districts, Senator Barickman sent a letter last week to Gov. Pritzker this week urging him to veto the prejudgment interest bill that was passed during the waning hours of the “lame-duck” session in January...

For months, Senate Republicans have called on the Pritzker Administration for more inclusion of the legislature in all aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic response, including the state’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout. Seeking a solution, and acting on a suggestion by the Governor, over the past several weeks...

On behalf of the restaurants, retailers and businesses in the 53rd Senate District, Senator Barickman is speaking out against a specific component of Gov. Pritzker’s Fiscal Year 2022 budget proposal....

The Illinois Senate Executive committee, which typically reviews the most important and most controversial legislation, now has a new ranking Republican member, as State Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) has been elevated to the top spot for his caucus...

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is urging drivers to slow down and move over for stopped emergency vehicles. This latest Scott’s Law campaign comes after 10 Illinois State Police troopers have been victims of violations so far this year...

Prioritizing those hit hardest throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Small Business Administration began accepting applications on Feb. 24 from businesses with fewer than 20 employees for the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Those who meet the criteria have until March 10 to apply...

Many communities across Illinois are grappling with massive spikes in Natural Gas prices, with some being forced to pay 100 times their normal cost...

In the days leading up to Valentine’s Day, Senate Republicans delivered more than 45,000 Valentines and well-wishes to senior citizens living in assisted-living facilities and nursing homes across the state...

“I’m extremely disappointed that the Governor didn’t listen to the scores of police officers, state’s attorneys, and concerned citizens, who all shared one clear and obvious concern—that this proposal will make our communities less safe...

“Illinois is in a tough spot financially, due to both the COVID-19 pandemic and the severely unbalanced budget that the Governor pushed through last year. Our business sector is hurting and thousands of people are out of work. I don’t envy the position that the Governor is in, but that doesn’t give him an excuse to put forward the same broken ideas that have already failed...

An ambitious new package of legislation, cosponsored by State Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington), is aiming to empower Illinois citizens to hold their government accountable and to root out both corruption and bad legislation...