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State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) recently took to the chamber floor to make sure all his colleagues were well aware of what they are voting for with map redistricting.

State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) says Gov. J.B. Pritzker has joined a dubious list of local politicians who have gone back on their word.

Lion Electric EV plant 'will add to our state's industry-leading capabilities': Joyce (Joliet, IL) - Lion Electric Company and Sen. Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) recently revealed the construction of a U.S. manufacturing facility in Will County that will add hundreds of jobs to the regional economy.

Barickman: 'There is an opportunity for the governor to uphold the promise he made to voters' (Springfield, IL) - Republican state Sen. Jason Barickman is calling on Gov. J.B. Pritzker to be the man he said he would be on fair maps when he was campaigning.

Bennett remarks on Illinois population loss: 'People go where the opportunities are' - The 2020 U.S. Census brought unfortunate news for Illinois: the Prairie State experienced a population loss for the first time in 200 years. The state will lose a seat in Congress as a result, and many lawmakers are frustrated with the factors that they feel are driving the population loss.

"Illinois has by far the highest numbers of local governments of any state, coming to a resounding number of 6,918,” said Haas.

Bennett reflects on session, says he is proud nine of his bills passed the House (Springfield, IL) - Friday, April 23 was the final day for House bills to be voted on and sent to the Senate, and state Rep. Tom Bennett (R-Watseka) reflected on a productive session for his own bills, nine of which cleared the House and progressed to the Senate for consideration.

Joyce on Renewable Fuel Standards Act: 'The demand for biodiesel is growing quickly' - A bill pitched in February that created the Illinois Renewable Fuel Standards Act has advanced through the Senate.

State Rep. Jackie Haas said that it is a matter of justice for Pembroke Township residents to have access to the same natural gas service others in the state already have.

Bennett says redistricting system puts 'too much power in too few hands' (Springfield, IL) - State Rep. Tom Bennett (R-Ford) is challenging Gov. J.B. Pritzker to act on what he’s said when it comes to map redistricting.