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Thursday, May 16, 2019
Tax Hike Bills Poised for House Committee Hearings-Make Your Voice Heard!

The two bills comprising the Democrats’ Progressive Income Tax increases have been posted to be heard in a House Committee Hearing on Monday, May 20th. Rep. Halbrook is encouraging local…


Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Local Students Participate in Capitol “Tech 2019” Showcase

Rep. Halbrook Joined local students participating in the Tech 2019 School Technology Showcase at the Capitol this week. In the photo with Rep. Halbrook from Cowden-Herrick High School are Jeremy…


Thursday, July 19, 2018
Federal approval of plan to protect $3.5 Billion for Rural Hospitals Ensures access to quality health care for 3 million Illinoisans

Recently it was announced that the federal government has approved the state’s plan to protect safety net and rural hospitals while ensuring continued federal support for quality healthcare to more…


Friday, June 1, 2018
Shelby and Eastern Illini Electric Co-Op Members Visit Capitol

Rep. Brad Halbrook met with representatives from two of the electric co-ops in his district at the Illinois State Capitol this month. They discussed issues concerning co-op regulation and policies…


Friday, June 1, 2018
Rep. Halbrook Hosts ‘Page-For-A-Day’ During Legislative Session

State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) recently hosted high school sophomore, Judge Miller, who attends Mid-America Preparatory Academy in Herrick. If you or a student you know has an interest in…


Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Rep. Halbrook Welcomes Sullivan High School Students and Faculty to the Capitol for TECH Day

On Thursday, State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) welcomed students and educators from Sullivan Community Unit School District #300 to the Capitol for TECH Day 2018. In addition to seeing the…


Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Central Illinois Pharmacists Testify in Illinois House

Pictured (l-r) State Senator Chapin Rose, Trent Moore, David Falk, Cindi Reed, and State Rep. Brad Halbrook. Thank you to the pharmacists who traveled to the State Capitol recently to…


Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Rep. Halbrook Welcomes Illinois Health and Hospital Association Members to State Capitol

Rep. Halbrook met with (l-r) Abby Radcliffe, Director of Small and Rural Hospital Constituency Section at the Illinois Health and Hospital Association,  Aaron Puchbauer, President/CEO HSHS Good Shepherd Hoispital, and…


Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Tuscola Mom Testifies at Capitol in Favor of Rep. Halbrook Bill on Classroom Placement for Twins

    Pictured are Margie Carter of Tuscola and State Rep. Halbrook testifying. State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) welcomed Margie Carter from Tuscola, a mother of twin daughters, to testify…


Thursday, March 1, 2018
Macon County Farm Bureau Visits Capitol

Thank you to the Macon County Farm Bureau Members who traveled to the Illinois State Capitol this week to meet with legislators and advocate for their issues to support agriculture…