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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…


Monday, October 23, 2023
Halbrook Files Resolution Condemning the Attack on Israel

State Representative Brad Halbrook has filed HR 449, a resolution condemning the horrific attack on Israel by Hamas.  The resolution strongly implores the government of Israel to bring the terrorist…


Monday, October 23, 2023
Update from the Desk of Rep. Brad Halbrook

Illinois General Assembly to convene for fall veto session.  The first of two weeks of the General Assembly’s fall veto session will begin on Tuesday, October 24. Lawmakers will consider…


Monday, October 23, 2023
CO2 Pipeline Plans Scrapped

A proposed carbon capture pipeline through several central Illinois counties has been scrapped. Navigator CO2 Ventures cancels carbon-capture pipeline project in US Midwest | Reuters