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Monday, June 16, 2025
Halbrook Opposes $55.2 Billion Budget Signed by Pritzker for FY26

SHELBYVILLE, IL… State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) issued the following statement after Gov. Pritzker signed the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, which spends $55.2 billion. The budget is reliant on one-time…


Friday, June 13, 2025
Halbrook Applauds Madigan Sentencing

SHELBYVILLE, IL… State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) issued the following statement after former Speaker of the House Michael J. Madigan was sentenced to 7 ½ years in federal prison after…


Monday, June 9, 2025
Free Fishing Days

Whether you’re an experienced angler or a first-timer, this is a perfect opportunity for fathers to connect with their kids outdoors, embrace nature, and fish together. Read more here.


Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Reps Halbrook, Niemerg, and Wilhour to Host Free Senior Fair in Effingham

SHELBYVILLE, IL… State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) is teaming up with his colleagues, State Representatives Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) and Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) to provide a free senior fair to…


Sunday, June 1, 2025
Halbrook Votes NO on Democrats Tax and Spend Budget, Calls out Pork Projects and Pay Raises for Politicians

SPRINGFIELD, IL… State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) issued the following statement after the FY26 budget passed on a partisan vote late Saturday night. The FY 26 budget spends $55.2 billion,…


Saturday, May 31, 2025
Halbrook Questions Sponsor of HB 32, Measure Amending Township Code (Video)

Thursday, May 29, 2025
Halbrook Joins Colleagues in Press Conference to Target the Budget Process Before Adjournment

SPRINGFIELD, IL… State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) joined State Representatives Chris Miller (R-Hindsboro), Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City), Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich), David Friess (R-Red Bud), Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) and State…


Thursday, May 29, 2025
IDOT: New Lincoln Prairie Trail Bridge Opens, Reconnecting Taylorville and Pana

TAYLORVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation and the cities of Pana and Taylorville today announced the completion of a new Lincoln Prairie Trail bridge over Flat Branch, a tributary of…


Thursday, May 29, 2025
Halbrook Fighting to End Illinois Estate Tax

SHELBYVILLE, IL…State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) issued the following statement after speaking on the House Floor about Illinois’ estate tax in light of the United States House of Representatives’ recent…


Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Halbrook Meets with Pana Elementary School Students for Advocacy Day

SHELBYVILLE… State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) met with Pana Elementary School students who came to the Capitol on May 13th for Students for Innovation: Advocacy Day. The event is hosted by…