Legislation passed during the fall veto session will allow for the construction of small modular reactors in Illinois. Here’s what that means for our state. https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20231128/pending-legislation-would-allow-small-modular-nuclear-reactors-in-illinois-what-are-they

The Invest in Kids scholarship program has helped more than 9,500 low-income students attend the schools that best meet their learning needs. Children and parents from across the state have…

Small Businesses are the backbone of local economies. Today and throughout the Holiday Season please be sure to shop local and support the small businesses that make our communities thrive!

The first Thanksgiving took place over 400 years ago, but the spirit of the holiday lives on today. It reminds us to be thankful for all that we have, including…

Yesterday, the Firearms Policy Coalition announced the filing of an en banc petition with the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in its lawsuit challenging Democrats’ firearms ban in Illinois. https://www.firearmspolicy.org/fpc-files-en-banc-petition-in-lawsuit-challenging-illinois-firearm-magazine-bans

Wishing everyone a Happy & Safe Thanksgiving! New Challenges Face Assault Weapon Ban Representative Dan Caulkins has petitioned the nation’s highest court to review the state Supreme Court’s decision to…

Last Week of Veto Session In The Books Illinois General Assembly concludes Fall Veto Session.Week two of the Fall Veto Session was characterized more by what the Democratic Supermajority failed…

On November 19, 1863, a dedication ceremony was held for the new Gettysburg Soldiers’ National Cemetery. The keynote speaker was Edward Everett, a famed orator who had served as a U.S….

Today Rep. Halbrook requested a report on total state spending projected and committed on illegal aliens since August 2022.  In total, that number for all state agencies exceeds $708 million….

Rep. Halbrook is encouraging local families to join him for an upcoming Veto Session Update/Town Hall discussion in Shelbyville. Rep. Halbrook will provide an update on issues legislators acted upon…