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Wednesday, December 27, 2023
New Year, New Laws

On New Year’s Day more than 300 bills will go into effect as new state laws. Changes will impact gun owners, Illinois drivers, utility customers, and others said Rep. Halbrook….


Friday, November 17, 2023
Illinois State Taxpayers Set to Spend over $708 million on Migrant Crisis

Today Rep. Halbrook requested a report on total state spending projected and committed on illegal aliens since August 2022.  In total, that number for all state agencies exceeds $708 million….


Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Join Rep. Halbrook for a Post-Veto Session Town Hall in Mt. Zion

State Representative Brad Halbrook is encouraging local families to join him for an upcoming Veto Session Update/Town Hall event in Mt. Zion. Rep. Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) will provide an update on…


Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Rep. Halbrook Introduces Resolution to Restore Capitol Prayer Room During Renovations

The Illinois Legislative Prayer Caucus (ILPC) is spearheading a drive to reestablish a prayer room in the Illinois State Capitol. The ILPC is for legislators only and operates under the…


Monday, October 23, 2023
Halbrook Files Resolution Condemning the Attack on Israel

State Representative Brad Halbrook has filed HR 449, a resolution condemning the horrific attack on Israel by Hamas.  The resolution strongly implores the government of Israel to bring the terrorist…


Monday, October 2, 2023
Halbrook Commends First Responders Working Fatal Anhydrous Ammonia Accident, Pledges Cleanup and Safety Support

State Representative Brad Halbrook today thanked all first responders who have been helping on the scene of an accident on US 40 near Teutopolis involving an overturned tanker leaking anhydrous…


Friday, September 15, 2023
Downstate Communities Bracing for the End of Cash Bail Monday

In addition to the obvious public safety concerns, the end of cash bail in Illinois on Monday will pose several other serious problems for our downstate communities. Read more below….


Friday, September 1, 2023
Rep. Halbrook Tours, Meets and Greets in Taylorville

Rep. Brad Halbrook this week spent a great day getting to know people and unique places in Taylorville, an integral part of the new 107th legislative district. “Taylorville has a wonderful…


Friday, August 25, 2023
Rep. Halbrook: How Many Corruption Convictions Will It Take?

Late Thursday former Chief of Staff to longtime, now indicted, Speaker of the House Michael J. Madigan was found guilty of lying to the Federal government in the government’s investigation…


Saturday, August 12, 2023
Halbrook: Pritzker’s new gun ban and registration only punishes legal gun owners

Friday the Illinois Supreme Court upheld the gun ban law that prevents certain classes of people from purchasing or selling a variety of guns based on particular characteristics of the…