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Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Halbrook Extends Deepest Condolences to Edgar Family

SHELBYVILLE, IL… State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) issued the following statement after news emerged that former Governor Jim Edgar passed away after a battle with cancer: “I extend my deepest…


Thursday, September 11, 2025
Halbrook Prioritizes Citizens over Illegal Aliens with New Legislation

SHELBYVILLE, IL… State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) issued the following release after filing HB 4118, which prohibits illegal aliens from accessing financial aid, if the same aid is not made…


Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Halbrook Files Bills to Protect Students from Mandatory Mental Health Screenings in Schools

SHELBYVILLE, IL… State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) filed two bills, House Bills 4114 and 4115, to combat the intrusive mental health bill, SB 1560, signed into law by Governor Pritzker in…


Thursday, July 31, 2025
Halbrook Notes Gov. Pritzker’s Priorities: Illegal Aliens Over Law-Abiding Citizens

SHELBYVILLE, IL… State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) issued the following statement in response to Governor Pritzker’s prioritization of illegal aliens over law-abiding citizens with the launch of his ‘Know Your…


Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Halbrook Files HR 427, Urges Pritzker to Reinstate School Choice in Illinois

SHELBYVILLE, IL… State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) issued the following statement after filing House Resolution 427, a measure that urges Governor Pritzker to opt Illinois into the provisions of the…


Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Halbrook Applauds Awardees of Library Grants

SHELBYVILLE, IL… State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) issued the following statement after 19 libraries in the 107th District were selected for the Public Library Per Capita Grants, totaling over $109,000: “I…


Monday, June 16, 2025
Halbrook Opposes $55.2 Billion Budget Signed by Pritzker for FY26

SHELBYVILLE, IL… State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) issued the following statement after Gov. Pritzker signed the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, which spends $55.2 billion. The budget is reliant on one-time…


Friday, June 13, 2025
Halbrook Applauds Madigan Sentencing

SHELBYVILLE, IL… State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) issued the following statement after former Speaker of the House Michael J. Madigan was sentenced to 7 ½ years in federal prison after…


Sunday, June 1, 2025
Halbrook Votes NO on Democrats Tax and Spend Budget, Calls out Pork Projects and Pay Raises for Politicians

SPRINGFIELD, IL… State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) issued the following statement after the FY26 budget passed on a partisan vote late Saturday night. The FY 26 budget spends $55.2 billion,…


Thursday, May 29, 2025
Halbrook Joins Colleagues in Press Conference to Target the Budget Process Before Adjournment

SPRINGFIELD, IL… State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) joined State Representatives Chris Miller (R-Hindsboro), Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City), Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich), David Friess (R-Red Bud), Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) and State…