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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Prayers for Rockford

Our hearts go out to the loved ones of those killed in the heinous stabbing attacks in Rockford yesterday and to all those impacted by this senseless violence. Please keep…


Tuesday, March 26, 2024
More Pritzker Preschool Funding Details

Halbrook Commentary on Early Childhood and Daycare Spending in Illinois Dated: 3/23/24 Policymakers looking to end systemic problems such as crime, poverty, and joblessness have over the years focused on…


Monday, January 22, 2024
Pritzker Uses Emergency Orders to Bypass Lawmakers on Migrant Spending

The Governor continues to spend taxpayer money on migrants without any input from lawmakers.


Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Illinois Exodus Continued in 2023

Illinois will continue to lose residents unless we make major policy changes. If we make our state more affordable, more business-friendly, and a safe place to call home, we can…


Monday, November 13, 2023
On New Gun Registration Law, Questions Still Outnumber Answers

On the final day of the veto session, Rep. Halbrook took to the House Floor to stress to his Democrat colleagues that with the enforcement date for their new gun…


Thursday, November 2, 2023
Rep. Halbrook Presses for Gun Registration Answers

With legal challenges ongoing to Democrats’ new firearms ban and registration law, State Representative Brad Halbrook today pressed for answers to crucial questions on behalf of gun owners. The Illinois…


Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Halbrook Sponsors Bill to End Illinois’ Sanctuary State Humanitarian Crisis

 Due to the TRUST Act, which was enacted in 2017, Illinois has become a sanctuary state for undocumented immigrants. Law enforcement agencies are prohibited from cooperating with federal immigration authorities to…


Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Rep. Halbrook comments on Israel resolution

State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) spoke on the floor of the Illinois House of Representatives on Tuesday October 24, 2023, in support of his resolution, HR 449, which condemns the…


Monday, October 23, 2023
Update from the Desk of Rep. Brad Halbrook

Illinois General Assembly to convene for fall veto session.  The first of two weeks of the General Assembly’s fall veto session will begin on Tuesday, October 24. Lawmakers will consider…


Friday, October 20, 2023
A Glimmer of Hope for Invest in Kids Extension

“I trust that when we return next week for Veto Session, the General Assembly will do the right thing for students, parents & our communities and make Invest In Kids…