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Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Rep. Halbrook Releases Statement as Governor Pritzker Signs Largest Budget in State History

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) released the following statement Tuesday after Governor Pritzker signed the record breaking $55.9 Billion FY2027 State Budget that was passed at 4:00…


Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Rep. Halbrook on IL Energy Policy: When Will Ratepayers See Relief?

ILLINOIS – As Illinois families continue to face skyrocketing utility bills, State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) is sounding the alarm on yet another energy proposal that doubles down on the…


Monday, June 1, 2026
Rep. Halbrook Votes NO on Record High Illinois Budget at $55.9 Billion

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) released the following press release after the Illinois General Assembly passed the $55.9 Billion FY2027 State Budget at 4:00 AM on Sunday…


Monday, June 1, 2026
WATCH: When Will Ratepayers See Relief?

ILLINOIS – One the final session day of May 31st, State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) spoke on the House Floor to debate HB1700. The legislation includes a series of changes…


Saturday, May 30, 2026
Rep. Halbrook Asks Democrat Lawmakers “What is a Woman?” pt. 2

ILLINOIS – State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) engaged in floor debate on Saturday to ask a Democrat Lawmaker “What is a Woman” for the second time this Spring.


Thursday, May 28, 2026
WATCH: Rep. Halbrook Introduces Legislative Page

WATCH – SPRINGFIELD – Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) recently welcomed Ashlyn Gilmartin to the Capitol. Ashlyn is 14 years old and will be entering her freshman year at Cumberland County…


Thursday, May 28, 2026
Rep. Halbrook Welcomes Legislative Page Ashlyn

SPRINGFIELD – Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) recently welcomed Ashlyn Gilmartin to the Capitol. Ashlyn is 14 years old and will be entering her freshman year at Cumberland County School in…


Wednesday, May 27, 2026
WATCH: Rep. Halbrook Slams Democrats on FY2027 Budget Negotiation

WATCH – State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) spoke on the House Floor Wednesday to outline the legislative games being played in Springfield during the final week of 2026 Spring Session. “A…


Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Rep. Halbrook: Springfield Deja Vu Back Again

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) spoke on the House Floor Wednesday to outline the legislative games being played in Springfield during the final week of 2026 Spring…


Wednesday, May 27, 2026
WATCH: Rep. Halbrook Asks Democrat Lawmakers: “Can Men Menstruate?”

WATCH – State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) challenged House Democrats during floor debate on Wednesday to directly answer questions on HB3465, which would require construction sites to provide separate spaces…