State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) is calling on Gov. JB Pritzker to allow public hearings on the state s COVID-19 response since the state legislature has had zero public hearings regarding the response.
âThe constitution relies on a system of checks and balances designed to limit the authority of any one person,â Barickman said in a statement. âEvery day we hear issues from our constituents, from unemployment problems to mental health concerns to the tragic situation at assisted living facilities. However, it s the governor who isn t listening.â
Barickman held a press conference in Bloomington-Normal Tuesday to hear from people and businesses to highlight issues they are facing in community and hopefully provide legislative input on the Pritzker s executive orders.