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Thursday, May 16, 2019
Tax Hike Bills Poised for House Committee Hearings-Make Your Voice Heard!

The two bills comprising the Democrats’ Progressive Income Tax increases have been posted to be heard in a House Committee Hearing on Monday, May 20th. Rep. Halbrook is encouraging local…


Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Local Students Participate in Capitol “Tech 2019” Showcase

Rep. Halbrook Joined local students participating in the Tech 2019 School Technology Showcase at the Capitol this week. In the photo with Rep. Halbrook from Cowden-Herrick High School are Jeremy…


Monday, May 6, 2019
Rep. Halbrook Vows to Fight Unfair Tax in the House

Democrats in the Illinois Senate have strong-armed passage of tax increases on working families and employers in Illinois and forwarded the legislation to the House. State Representative Brad Halbrook said…


Monday, April 8, 2019
Halbrook Advances Measure to Combat Corruption on Local Volunteer Boards and Commissions

– Local officials should soon have a new tool to address misconduct or corruption on local volunteer boards and commissions. State Representative Brad Halbrook led unanimous House approval of legislation…


Monday, April 1, 2019
Rep. Halbrook brings Listening Tour to Arcola

As the General Assembly’s Spring Session progresses, State Representative Brad Halbrook is continuing his spring listening tour with an April 8 stop at the Arcola City Hall. 4:00pm – 5:30…


Monday, April 1, 2019
Rep. Halbrook Advances Good Government Initiatives

– State Representative Brad Halbrook has advanced measures in the General Assembly that will help improve local government accountability and functionality. Representative Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) won unanimous House approval of House…


Friday, March 22, 2019
Rep. Brad Halbrook Urges Opposition to Extreme Abortion Measures in Springfield

State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) joined several of his colleagues in sounding the alarm about extreme legislation introduced to legalize infanticide in Illinois as part of the pro-life rally in…


Monday, January 14, 2019
Halbrook Kicks off spring “Listening Tour”

As the new spring session of the General Assembly gets underway, State Representative Brad Halbrook today announced the first two locations for his spring listening tour that will begin on…


Monday, December 3, 2018
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Friday, November 16, 2018
FFA, 4-H & Junior Horsemen’s Council Students Invited to Help Name the IL State Fair Coliseum in Springfield: Deadline December 14th

The Illinois Fairgrounds Foundation is hosting a naming contest for participation by eligible Illinois young adults. Current members of three groups — Illinois 4-H, Illinois FFA (Future Farmers of America)…