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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Join Rep. Halbrook for a Post-Veto Session Town Hall in Mt. Zion

State Representative Brad Halbrook is encouraging local families to join him for an upcoming Veto Session Update/Town Hall event in Mt. Zion. Rep. Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) will provide an update on…


Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Rep. Halbrook Introduces Resolution to Restore Capitol Prayer Room During Renovations

The Illinois Legislative Prayer Caucus (ILPC) is spearheading a drive to reestablish a prayer room in the Illinois State Capitol. The ILPC is for legislators only and operates under the…


Monday, November 6, 2023
Join Rep. Halbrook for a Veto Session Update Town Hall in Taylorville

State Representative Brad Halbrook is encouraging local families to join him for an upcoming Veto Session Update/Town Hall event in Taylorville.  Rep. Halbrook will provide an update on the Democrats’…


Monday, November 6, 2023
Federal Appeals Court Vacates Gun Ban Injunction

Plaintiffs challenging Democrats’ firearms ban are reviewing their next steps after a federal appeals court vacated a lower court’s preliminary injunction on Friday. https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_61ca2658-7be9-11ee-a508-9f7b9af86316.html


Thursday, November 2, 2023
Rep. Halbrook Presses for Gun Registration Answers

With legal challenges ongoing to Democrats’ new firearms ban and registration law, State Representative Brad Halbrook today pressed for answers to crucial questions on behalf of gun owners. The Illinois…


Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Halbrook Sponsors Bill to End Illinois’ Sanctuary State Humanitarian Crisis

 Due to the TRUST Act, which was enacted in 2017, Illinois has become a sanctuary state for undocumented immigrants. Law enforcement agencies are prohibited from cooperating with federal immigration authorities to…


Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Have a Safe and Happy Halloween!

Families can do many things to increase the safety of their loved ones during Halloween trick-or-treating activities. Fires, traffic accidents, and allergic reactions are common Halloween hazards. Costumes should be…


Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Rep. Halbrook comments on Israel resolution

State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) spoke on the floor of the Illinois House of Representatives on Tuesday October 24, 2023, in support of his resolution, HR 449, which condemns the…


Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Safe-T Act Impact

The controversial abolishment of cash bail in Illinois is having far-reaching affects already, with the majority of Illinois’ 102 counties facing disparate resource challenges. https://www.thecaucusblog.com/2023/10/safe-t-act-exacerbates-public-defender.html


Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Gov. Agrees to Save Invest in Kids…Halbrook, Republicans Introduce Legislation

The Governor has agreed to sign an extension of the Invest in Kids scholarship program…if the legislature sends him a bill. Rep. Halbrook and other House Republicans have filed HB…