SPRINGFIELD - State Senator Terri Bryant has been named to the Senate's Higher Education in Prison Task force by Senate Republican Leader Dan McConchie. Senator Bryant says she is looking forward to getting to work to improve efficiency for taxpayers and improve educational opportunities to help reduce recidivism.
"I am thankful to Leader McConchie for the confidence he has shown in me by appointing me to this important task force," Bryant said. "I will be working with my fellow Senators and officials within the Department of Corrections to improve access to higher education opportunities to reduce recidivism while keeping a watchful eye out for ways to improve efficiency in the system to benefit taxpayers."
Senator Bryant was appointed to the task force on February 9, 2022.