Springfield – Assistant Republican Leader State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) released the following statement after State Senator Bill Brady was elected Senate Republican Leader:  “Congratulations

Springfield – All Illinois school districts would benefit from a more equitable distribution of state education dollars under a compromise proposal introduced by State Senator

SPRINGFIELD, IL – This week, Senate Republicans continued their calls for compromise and cooperation to address the state’s fiscal crisis and end the ongoing budget

Springfield –State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) released the following statement after Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner ordered a special session of the Illinois General Assembly: “I

Springfield – State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) joined with several of his colleagues to present a compromise budget package within framework laid out by Governor

SPRINGFIELD, IL – While the spring legislative session adjourned on May 31, Senate Republicans remain focused and prepared to pass a full-year balanced budget with

Despite attempts this spring from Senate Republican lawmakers to negotiate, in good faith, bipartisan reforms and a truly balanced budget, the Illinois Senate adjourned once

Lawmakers in both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly are reviewing an inequitable Democrat school funding plan based on flawed and misleading data that disguises

Springfield –State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) released the following statement after House Democrats filed House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 1: “In the last 48

Springfield – Democrat Senators have again signaled that they are no longer interested in working with the other party to pass real solutions or a