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Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Halbrook Comments on Renewable Investments in Energy and Environment House Committee

During a committee hearing Tuesday evening, State Rep. Brad Halbrook issued the following comment regarding the Illinois Commerce Commission’s push to focus on renewable energy investments: “Republicans talked about what…


Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Rep. Halbrook Applauds Bill Creating the IL Dept of Government Efficiency

State Representative Brad Halbrook applauds Rep. Cabello’s filling of HB 1266, a measure to establish the Illinois Dept. of Government Efficiency in the Office of the Auditor General.


Thursday, February 13, 2025
Halbrook Appointed to House Committees

Rep. Brad Halbrook was appointed to the following House committees:


Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Madigan Found Guilty

Shelbyville, Illinois – Today former long-time Speaker of the Illinois House, Michael J. Madigan was found guilty on 10 of 23 charges and deadlocked on the others.  The verdict includes…


Saturday, February 8, 2025
House Republican Caucus Members Leave the Floor Over Democrat Political Theater

This week, the Illinois House once again became a stage for Democrat political theater as the majority party wasted valuable legislative time debating and passing four House Resolutions condemning President…


Monday, January 27, 2025
Holocaust Remembrance

On Holocaust Remembrance Day, we pause to remember the millions of lives tragically lost during the Holocaust. May we never forget the strength, courage, and resilience of those who survived,…


Friday, January 24, 2025
Democrat Law Limiting Constutional Challenges is Itself Being Challenged

In 2023, Democrats passed a law limiting where constitutional challenges could be heard to just 2 counties. The Illinois Supreme Court is now considering the legality of the law. https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_1e99f1ca-d911-11ef-b48b-1347f34fec19.html


Thursday, January 23, 2025
Throwback: Rep. Halbrook Questions Democrats Stalling on Property Tax Relief with Yet Another “Study”

Rep Halbrook this week filed three new bills to provide Illinoisans critical relief from skyrocketing property taxes. Halbrook noted that recently Democrats once again stalled on providing actual relief by…


Thursday, January 23, 2025
Recognizing the Importance of Soybeans

The soybean may soon become the official state bean of Illinois to highlight the crop’s importance to the Land of Lincoln. https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/illinois-soybean-state-bean-20025737.php


Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Halbrook Files Three Bills to Slash Property Taxes

Today Representative Halbrook filed three bills to lower property taxes in Illinois. HB1495 creates a $6 billion special property tax relief fund that would provide one-time relief to eligible homeowners….