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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Halbrook: Motorists have two more weeks to take advantage of Tollway “amnesty” program

Through the end of the year drivers with unpaid roadway tolls in Illinois can wipe out the overdue charges for $3 per toll. State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) today reminded…


Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Halbrook, House Republican colleagues call for immediate action on ethics reform proposals

In the wake of the ComEd scandal that has embroiled House Speaker Michael Madigan, there have been a number of legislators who are now talking about ethics reforms including Democrats,…


Friday, August 14, 2020
Rep. Halbrook named Champion of Free Enterprise by Illinois Chamber of Commerce

State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) has been named a Champion of Free Enterprise, an award given by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce to legislators who have made special contributions to…


Thursday, July 30, 2020
Halbrook Sponsors Resolution to Remove Madigan as Speaker

Citing the ongoing list of scandals involving long-time House Speaker Michael Madigan, State Representative Brad Halbrook today joined dozens of House colleagues in calling for an immediate vote on a…


Monday, July 27, 2020
Rep. Halbrook: Protect Yourself from Unemployment Fraud

Following an admission by the Pritzker Administration that Illinoisans are being targeted for unemployment related fraud, State Representative Brad Halbrook today warned families and seniors to be vigilant, and to…


Friday, July 24, 2020
Sign the Petition – End the Silence on our Culture of Corruption!

We cannot wait any longer to clean up Illinois’ culture of corruption! Sign the petition to encourage Governor Pritzker to immediately call the legislature into Special Session to pass real,…


Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Rep. Halbrook-We Need to Audit IDES

Citing the Illinois Department of Employment Security’s many failures during the Coronavirus lockdown, State Representative Brad Halbrook today called for a complete audit of the agency. Halbrook is co-sponsoring House…


Sunday, May 24, 2020
Rep. Halbrook: Democrats push through unbalanced budget

The Democrat majority in the House and the Senate have pushed through a budget plan that exceeds projected revenues by $5 billion, according to State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville). “One…


Saturday, May 23, 2020
Rep. Halbrook: Childcare Facilities Can Soon Reopen

Child care facilities closed by the Governor’s executive orders may reopen as early as the end of this month, State Representative Brad Halbrook said today. Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) said that thanks…


Friday, May 22, 2020
Halbrook, House Republican legislators form new legislative group to advance reform agenda

The lack of meaningful action to address the state’s financial woes has prompted a group of legislators to create the Illinois Taxpayer Freedom Caucus that will operate within the House…