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Friday, June 1, 2018
Rep. Halbrook Passes Bill to Permit Deer Feeding Outside of Hunting Season: and Study the Impact by University of Illinois

State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) announced that the bill he is carrying in the House to permit the supplemental feeding of deer passed and now goes back to the Senate…


Monday, May 21, 2018
New Economic Opportunity Zones Include Areas in Douglas, Edgar, Moultrie and Shelby Counties

State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) reported that Governor Bruce Rauner announced 327 Opportunity Zone Census tract recommendations submitted by the State of Illinois have been approved by the U.S. Treasury…


Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Rep. Halbrook Resolution Would Name Section of I-57 ‘Congressman Tim Johnson Highway’

State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) announced the passage of House Joint Resolution 104, naming a portion of Interstate 57 in Champaign as the ‘Congressman Tim Johnson Highway.’ “I am proud…


Friday, May 4, 2018
Rep. Halbrook Welcomes Philo Troop 2119 on Their Visit to State Capitol for ‘Girl Scout Day’

Pictured (l-r) in the Illinois House Chamber Gallery are Rep. Brad Halbrook, Troop 2119 members Abigayl Ray, Kiersten Reasor, and Hayleigh Clemmons and Troop Leader Andrea Ray of Philo. (Not…


Thursday, May 3, 2018
Rep. Halbrook Bill Corrects ‘Open Meetings Act:’ Notices Apply to Special Meetings; Courts Could Nullify Actions

State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) reported that his legislation to clarify the ‘Open Meetings Act’ has passed the House. The changes include special meetings and emergency meetings of public boards…


Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Veterans’ Task Force submits final report to Governor and General Assembly

Task Force recommends building state-of-the art facility at Quincy Veterans Home    SPRINGFIELD (May 1, 2018) – The Combined Veterans’ Capital Needs Task Force, created by Governor Bruce Rauner to analyze…


Thursday, April 26, 2018
Rep. Halbrook Twins Placement Bill Passes House

Pictured are Margie Carter of Tuscola and State Rep. Brad Halbrook testifying at the Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee. State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) passed his…


Monday, April 23, 2018
Halbrook Passes Three Bills in House Committees: One Moves to the Senate for Consideration

Rep. Brad Halbrook debates his legislation in the Illinois House. State Representative Brad Halbrook announced that three of his bills have been heard in committees this past week and one…


Monday, April 16, 2018
Leader Durkin, House Republicans Outraged By Democrats Playing Politics With Public Safety

  SPRINGFIELD – Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) is outraged that very important pieces of public safety legislation were not advanced out of the House Judiciary-Criminal committee…


Friday, March 16, 2018
FEMA accepts request to assess Illinois flood damage

Assessments will start Monday in Vermilion, Iroquois, and Kankakee counties SPRINGFIELD (March 16, 2018) – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is joining state officials to conduct damage assessments in…