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Haas, colleagues take helicopter trip to Lincoln’s Challenge campus

By Zachary Richter | Apr 11, 2022

On April 1, Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) and others in the House took a helicopter ride to the campus of Lincoln’s Challenge Academy in Rantoul.

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Bennett pushes tax credit for volunteer emergency workers: 'These good men and women give selflessly to all of us'

By Zachary Richter | Apr 4, 2022

Rep. Thomas Bennett speaks out in support of the tax credit for volunteer emergency workers.

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Haas highlights Stefari Cafe as the March Business of the Month

By Zachary Richter | Mar 31, 2022

As part of her ongoing efforts to recognize local businesses in the Kankakee area, Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) visited Stefari Cafe recently and announced it as the focus for her office's business spotlight.

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Barickman cites 'a missed opportunity to provide the state with some much-needed fiscal sanity and responsibility'

By Zachary Richter | Mar 31, 2022

Sen. Jason Barickman speaks out on the funding of the unemployment trust fund issue.

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Barickman calls for 'stronger ethics standards' in his statement on Madigan's indictment

By Zachary Richter | Mar 10, 2022

Amid former House Speaker Mike Madigan's indictment by a federal grand jury on allegations of racketeering and bribery, Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) is calling for stronger ethics standards.

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Barickman understands the 'intent' behind Student Mental Health Council bill

By Zachary Richter | Mar 9, 2022

With mental health issues on the rise, Student Mental Health Council bill is discussed on the Senate floor.

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Haas is 'extremely proud' to introduce a bill that requires early dyslexia screening

By Zachary Richter | Feb 5, 2022

Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) has introduced a bill that would make a big difference in the education of children with unique needs.