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Friday, June 7, 2019
Rep. Halbrook: Illinois budget raises taxes, increases spending and hurts IL families

State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) says the state’s new $40 billion Fiscal Year 2020 budget raises taxes and increases spending and lacks any solutions to the state’s underlying fiscal problems…


Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Rep. Brad Halbrook joins colleagues in meeting with Congressional members on area transportation needs

State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) joined several of his colleagues in meeting with Congressman Rodney Davis (IL-13) and Assistant U.S. House Whip Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE) to discuss the region’s…


Thursday, May 30, 2019
Rep. Brad Halbrook Urges Opposition to Extreme Gun Control Bill Headed to the Senate

State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) joined several of his colleagues Wednesday in speaking out on the House floor against one of the most extreme gun control bills to date. Despite…


Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Halbrook: Democrats Use Cover of Night, Holiday to Advance Extreme Abortion Agenda

Springfield – Pro-Abortion Democrats in the Illinois General Assembly used late hours over a holiday weekend to silence concerned pro-life advocates while pushing an extreme abortion package through the House…


Monday, May 27, 2019
Halbrook Continues Prioritizing “New Illinois” Proposal

SHELBYVILLE… Continuing a national media tour to prioritize his “New Illinois” proposal, Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) appeared on national cable news program Tucker Carlson Tonight on Fox News. “Chicago as…


Friday, May 24, 2019
Halbrook Draws National Attention for “New Illinois” Proposal

SHELBYVILLE… Drawing national attention to his “New Illinois” proposal, Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) appeared on national cable news programs Fox & Friends and Tucker Carlson Tonight both on Fox News…


Monday, May 6, 2019
Rep. Halbrook Vows to Fight Unfair Tax in the House

Democrats in the Illinois Senate have strong-armed passage of tax increases on working families and employers in Illinois and forwarded the legislation to the House. State Representative Brad Halbrook said…


Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Rep. Halbrook Brings Spring Listening Tour to Chrisman

As the General Assembly’s Spring Session progresses, State Representative Brad Halbrook is continuing his spring listening tour with an April 15 stop at the Chrisman City Hall. 4:00pm – 5:30…


Monday, April 8, 2019
Halbrook Advances Measure to Combat Corruption on Local Volunteer Boards and Commissions

– Local officials should soon have a new tool to address misconduct or corruption on local volunteer boards and commissions. State Representative Brad Halbrook led unanimous House approval of legislation…


Monday, April 1, 2019
Rep. Halbrook brings Listening Tour to Arcola

As the General Assembly’s Spring Session progresses, State Representative Brad Halbrook is continuing his spring listening tour with an April 8 stop at the Arcola City Hall. 4:00pm – 5:30…