Senator Jason Barickman Praises Passage of Right-to-Carry Legislation
SPRINGFIELD- State Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) joined a bi-partisan list of legislators Friday to make Illinois the final state in the country to adopt legislation giving law abiding Illinois residents the right to carry a concealed weapon.
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Senator Jason Barickman Says Fracking is Good for Illinois Jobs
SPRINGFIELD- State Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) says legislation authorizing the use of hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking” will create jobs in Illinois.
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Senator Jason Barickman Critical of Senate Democrats for Advancing Inequitable Education Budget
SPRINGFIELD- State Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) criticized an education budget passed by the Senate Wednesday which does nothing to correct what he calls a “gross inequity” in funding between Chicago Public Schools and downstate schools.
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Senator Jason Barickman Barickman Legislation to Assist Returning Veterans in Becoming Police Officers Goes To Governor
SPRINGFIELD- The Illinois Senate has given final approval to legislation sponsored by State Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) which would allow returning veterans to become police officers by substituting service in the armed forces for some college education requirements.
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Senator Jason Barickman Critical of Lack of Action on Major Issues Facing Illinois
SPRINGFIELD- With only one week remaining in the scheduled spring legislative session, State Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) on Friday criticized Democratic legislative leaders and Governor Pat Quinn for what he calls a “stunning lack of inaction” on major issues facing the state.
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