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Monday, May 29, 2023
Prayers for Fallen Heroes

Honor and remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. Bless our fallen heroes this Memorial Day and always.


Saturday, May 27, 2023
Halbrook: Democrat Budget Funds Out of Control Spending and Woke Policies

Friday, May 26, 2023
Revised Bill on Use of County Owned Farmland a Plus for Taxpayers

House Bill 1076 brings clarity and puts new requirements in place.  Those requirements include that three-fourths of the entire county board must approve any crop share, cash rent or lease…


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…