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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…


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

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) released the following statement after House Democrats failed to directly answer questions raised during Wednesday’s floor debate on HB3465. HB3465 would require…


Friday, May 22, 2026
Rep. Halbrook Opposes Democrat Gun Ban Targeting Glock Handguns

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) issued the following statement after House Democrats advanced legislation in committee that would restrict the sale of certain popular handgun models, including…