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Thursday, February 19, 2026
WATCH: Halbrook Press Conference Blasts Governor’s Budget Request

FULL VIDEO – Watch State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) at a Springfield Press Conference slam Governor Pritzker’s FY2027 Budget request.


Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Halbrook Warns More Spending, Bigger Budgets, No Relief

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) responded to Governor Pritzker’s annual budget address today, saying families and small businesses should expect more of the same financial mismanagement from…


Wednesday, February 18, 2026
PRESS RELEASE: Gov. Pritzker is Why Families are Leaving Illinois

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) says Illinois must change course as neighboring states take steps to attract Illinois families, businesses, and communities frustrated with the state’s direction….


Tuesday, February 17, 2026
WATCH: Gov. Pritzker is Why Families Leave Illinois

WATCH – Rep. Halbrook explains why Illinois counties are considering joining boarder states like Indiana and Iowa on the House Floor.


Thursday, January 29, 2026
Rep. Halbrook Defends Tariffs; Highlights Need to Restore IL Manufacturing

SPRINGFIELD, IL – In floor debate during the first week of the 2026 legislative session, State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) voiced his strong opposition to a Democrat-sponsored resolution that condemned…


Tuesday, January 27, 2026
State Representative Brad Halbrook Warns Taxpayers: “Buckle Up, More Democrat Taxes Incoming”

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) used his first floor speech of the 2026 legislative session to sound the alarm on yet another attempt by Democrat leaders to…


Wednesday, January 21, 2026
WATCH: Rep. Halbrook Honors Katie Abraham, Victim of Drunk Driving Illegal Immigrant

ILLINOIS – On Day 2 or the 2026 Legislative Session, State Representative Brad Halbrook delivered remarks to honor the life and legacy of Katie Abraham, a 20 year old Illinois…


Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Rep. Halbrook Honors Katie Abraham, Calls for Accountability and Reform

ILLINOIS – State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) rose on the House floor today to honor the life of Katie Abraham, a 20-year-old woman whose life was tragically cut short by…


Tuesday, January 20, 2026
WATCH: Halbrook Warns Taxpayers: “Buckle Up, More Democrat Taxes Incoming”

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) used his first floor speech of 2026 to warn Illinois Taxpayer that Democrat Lawmakers are eyeing another tax increase. Watch the video below:


Thursday, January 15, 2026
Rep. Halbrook Recognizes Local Achievements at Teutopolis Schools

TEUTOPOLIS, IL – State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) presented official certificates this week at Teutopolis Junior High and Teutopolis Grade School to recognize outstanding accomplishments by students, educators, and coaches….