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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Nuclear Physicist Tells Effingham Radio Lifting Illinois Nuclear Energy Moratorium a “Win”

“An industry expert says Illinois’ decision to lift the 36-year-old moratorium on new nuclear power plants is a win for the state’s economy and the environment.”


Monday, December 4, 2023
Gun Ban Challenge Deadline Approaching

The state of Illinois has until Wednesday to respond to the U.S. Supreme Court regarding a challenge to Democrats’ firearms ban. Read more below. https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_8f57d86a-9087-11ee-a69f-3fb7acd7584d.html


Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Veto Compromise on Nuclear Energy Awaits Governor’s Decision

Legislation passed during the fall veto session will allow for the construction of small modular reactors in Illinois. Here’s what that means for our state. https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20231128/pending-legislation-would-allow-small-modular-nuclear-reactors-in-illinois-what-are-they


Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Democrats Kill Invest in Kids Without a Single (Required) Report on Students’ Progress

The Invest in Kids scholarship program has helped more than 9,500 low-income students attend the schools that best meet their learning needs. Children and parents from across the state have…


Saturday, November 25, 2023
It’s Small Business Saturday!

Small Businesses are the backbone of local economies. Today and throughout the Holiday Season please be sure to shop local and support the small businesses that make our communities thrive!


Thursday, November 23, 2023
Give Thanks!

The first Thanksgiving took place over 400 years ago, but the spirit of the holiday lives on today. It reminds us to be thankful for all that we have, including…


Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Gun Ban Challenges Continue…

Yesterday, the Firearms Policy Coalition announced the filing of an en banc petition with the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in its lawsuit challenging Democrats’ firearms ban in Illinois. https://www.firearmspolicy.org/fpc-files-en-banc-petition-in-lawsuit-challenging-illinois-firearm-magazine-bans


Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Update from the Desk of Rep. Halbrook

Wishing everyone a Happy & Safe Thanksgiving! New Challenges Face Assault Weapon Ban Representative Dan Caulkins has petitioned the nation’s highest court to review the state Supreme Court’s decision to…


Monday, November 20, 2023
Update from the Desk of Rep. Halbrook

Last Week of Veto Session In The Books Illinois General Assembly concludes Fall Veto Session.Week two of the Fall Veto Session was characterized more by what the Democratic Supermajority failed…


Sunday, November 19, 2023
Gettysburg, 160 Years Ago Today…

On November 19, 1863, a dedication ceremony was held for the new Gettysburg Soldiers’ National Cemetery. The keynote speaker was Edward Everett, a famed orator who had served as a U.S….