More than 33,000 witness slips have already been filed in opposition to HB 2827, also known as the Homeschool Act, which forces unnecessary mandates on homeschool families in Illinois. The…

National Ag Day is all about recognizing and celebrating the hard work of farmers and agricultural workers across the state of Illinois. Agriculture is the backbone of our economy and…

Illinoisans currently face the second highest property taxes in the country. While Democrats form a partisan working group to say they are doing something about the issue, House Republicans have…

While the legislature must allow witness testimony and accept all witness slips filed for any piece of legislation scheduled for a public hearing, Democrats have found ways around the process…

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that work is resuming this week on the Fayette Avenue reconstruction project in Effingham, particularly along Henrietta Street. See the remainder of their statement…

Daylight Saving Time begins tonight. Remember to set your clocks forward one hour before bed and make the most of the longer daylight ahead. I have sponsored legislation, HB 1400,…

This week was a full week in Springfield. We are back next week with Session starting at noon on Tuesday, March 11th.

This year, Democrats have proposed legislation (HB 2827) that places burdensome reporting, curricular and administrative requirements on families in the homeschool community. We believe that parents know what’s best for…

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent – a time of repentance, renewal, and reflection. Today is a time to pause and refocus as we move into a season of…

Reminder: Rep. Halbrook’s office staff will be in the Shelbyville office on Thursday from 9am-12pm.