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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….


Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Welcome America’s Renewal

Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States yesterday. We look forward to working together with his administration to make our state and nation stronger,…


Monday, January 20, 2025
An Enduring Legacy

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. King. His vision for equality, justice, and peace changed our nation and our world. Today and…


Friday, January 17, 2025
Rep. Halbrook Introduces Legislation to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent in Illinois

Representative Halbrook has filed legislation to end the twice-yearly ritual of changing clocks and schedules between standard and daylight saving time.  Halbrook’s House Bill 1400 would make daylight saving time…


Thursday, January 16, 2025
Land of Lincoln…and Soybeans!

Did you know Illinois is the No. 1 soybean-producing state in the country? About 15% of all U.S. soybeans are produced right here in the Land of Lincoln. https://agupdate.com/illinoisfarmertoday/news/crop/illinois-continues-to-raise-the-bar-for-beans/article_fb14788e-d3c4-11ef-999b-27c9fa5aa025.html


Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Dr. Martin Luther King’s Legacy

In just a few days we will celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King. Through Dr. King’s leadership, Illinois became a critical battleground in the struggle for equality, leaving…


Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Shelbyville Office Hours on Thursday, Jan. 16

If you’re in the Shelby County area, please stop by the Shelbyville Office on Thursday with any questions or concerns you may have. My staff and I are here to…