Springfield –State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) released the following statement after Caterpillar officials announced plans to move their global headquarters to Chicago. “It’s extremely disappointing

Springfield –State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) has been appointed to the Illinois Forestry Development Council. “Our forests are a major asset to the state’s economy

Springfield, IL – A budget framework continued to be debated and fine-tuned this week as lawmakers gathered input on a package of bills that would help

“It was good to hear the governor highlight some of the accomplishments of the last two years, while noting the challenges that still lie ahead,

Springfield – Families in the 53rd Senate District may now have more influence on what happens in Springfield, as State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) was

SPRINGFIELD– After nearly 18 months without a full budget, a broad ranging bipartisan package of reforms, spending and revenue was unveiled in the Senate. Legislators

“I am extremely honored and humbled to once again be representing the people of this great region in the Illinois Senate,” said Sen. Barickman. “Despite

Springfield – A series of reform and budgetary bills aimed at ending the state’s long budget impasse have been filed in the Senate, according to

SPRINGFIELD–Lawmakers return to Springfield January 9 with two days to conclude the work of the 99th General Assembly prior to the new 100th General Assembly

SPRINGFIELD– As citizens throughout the state of Illinois ring in the New Year, nearly 200 laws will take effect. A significant number of the new