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Thursday, May 25, 2023
Democrats’ Budget “Agreement” Cuts Out Invest in Kids Scholarships

The Democrats’ “agreed” $50 billion budget cuts out the Invest in Kids scholarship program, the closest thing we have to school choice in Illinois. Senate Democrats were unable to pass…


Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Final Session Week…Again

We’re back in Springfield for the final week of the spring session with a state budget expected to drop in the next few days. The House is scheduled to be called to…


Tuesday, May 23, 2023
It’s National EMS Appreciation Week!

Thank you to the EMS workers across the state who save lives and help people through their most critical moments. Happy EMS Week and thank you for all that you…


Monday, May 22, 2023
More New Bills…But Where’s the Budget?

The House is scheduled to return to Springfield on Wednesday after Democrats failed to meet their self-imposed budget deadline last Friday. https://capitolnewsillinois.com/NEWS/as-leaders-extend-session-with-budget-unfinished-several-sweeping-last-minute-bills-surface


Friday, May 19, 2023
Rep. Halbrook: It’s Deadine Day-Where’s the Budget?

No Democrat budget in sight…legislative overtime is inevitable.


Friday, May 19, 2023
Rep. Halbrook: Truth, Logic, and Common Sense Needed in Springfield

Speaking on the House floor this week, Rep. Halbrook stressed that truth, logic, and common sense are sorely needed on the floor of the General Assembly as lawmakers strive to…


Thursday, May 18, 2023
Halbrook Urges Continuation of Invest in Kids Scholarships

With our spring legislative session in its final days, Rep. Halbrook today stressed the need for the General Assembly to act now to approve a continuation of the Invest in…


Thursday, May 18, 2023
2nd Amendment Set Back; Legal Challenges Continue

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to block Illinois Democrats’ gun ban while legal challenges continue. U.S. Supreme Court declines to block Illinois and Naperville gun bans | Illinois |…


Wednesday, May 17, 2023
2nd Amendment Update

The Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments yesterday in a case against Democrats’ firearms ban. Assault weapon ban argued before Illinois Supreme Court (25newsnow.com)


Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Down to the Wire…

We have four scheduled session days left before the House adjourns for the summer and a number of important issues that have yet to be addressed, including the ethics reform our…