News

Thursday, July 2, 2026
Rep. Halbrook | America 250

UNITED STATES – Illinois State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) wishes everyone across Central Illinois a safe and happy 4th of July. Independence Day is a time to celebrate the freedoms…


Thursday, July 2, 2026
Illinois Not Top 10 – Budget Edition

ILLINOIS – Illinois is leading the US in all the wrong category: highest property taxes, record spending, and millions of families and businesses moving to better managed states. Here are…


Thursday, July 2, 2026
Rep. Halbrook Statement on Effingham County Storm Damage

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) issued the following statement after Governor Pritzker visited Effingham County to survey storm damage: “Today, I joined local officials as Governor Pritzker…


Thursday, June 18, 2026
Reps. Niemerg, Miller & Halbrook Offer Support to Families Impacted by Storms in Central Illinois

Effingham, IL… State Representatives Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich), Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville), and Chris Miller (R-Charleston) are reminding residents to prioritize safety and avoid downed power lines, debris, and other hazardous areas as…


Thursday, June 18, 2026
Rep Halbrook: 27 Bad Things in the FY 2027 State Budget

ILLINOIS – State Representative Brad Halbrook released the following 27 concerning provisions included in the FY2027 budget.  This budget expands government, hikes taxpayer burdens, and fails to offer real relief…


Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Photos from Spring Session 2026

ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY – State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) in pictures for the Illinois General Assembly’s 104th Spring Session.


Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Rep. Halbrook on Budget Signing

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 AM…


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…