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Friday, November 22, 2024
Halbrook: Montgomery County Landowners Need Swift, Local Property Tax Solutions

The recent 1500% increase in wooded acreage assessments for some Montgomery County landowners is unacceptable and represents a deeply concerning attack on property rights, State Representative Brad Halbrook stressed today….


Friday, November 22, 2024
Rep. Halbrook Supports Montgomery County Landowners at Property Tax Meeting

Rep. Halbrook this week joined hundreds of Montgomery County residents gathered at a special County Board meeting to express their strong concern and get answers about a newly enforced law…


Thursday, November 21, 2024
Halbrook Speaks Out Against Irresponsible Lame Duck Legislative Session

Responding to the likelihood of Democrats scheduling an early January “lame duck” session of current legislative members, Rep. Halbrook took to the House floor to stress the irresponsibility of passing…


Thursday, November 21, 2024
DOC Employees Facing Threat from Substances Mailed to Inmates

We need to take immediate action to protect correctional officers, staff, and inmates from the growing threat posed by dangerous substances entering Illinois prisons through the mail. https://www.wsiltv.com/news/top-stories/illinois-state-representatives-call-for-action-on-drug-exposures-in-correctional-facilities/article_7caa6116-a769-11ef-9f6d-53432209cd3d.html


Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Halbrook: Taxpayers Deserve an Honest State Budget Process

Rep. Halbrook began the second week of Veto Session by stressing to House Democrats that Illinois taxpayers need and deserve a truly honest state budget process. Watch below.


Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Veto Session-Week 2

Today we kick off the second week of the fall veto session in Springfield and another opportunity to address the major issues facing our state. House Republicans are ready to…


Monday, November 18, 2024
Rep. Halbrook’s Statement on American Farm Bureau Feud with Illinois Farm Bureau 

“The current dispute between the two entities, which I will not comment on specifically, is akin to a family feud that few rank-and-file members understand or care about.  On Thursday,…


Sunday, November 17, 2024
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

During Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, we raise awareness for those who face the struggles of homelessness and hunger every day. Together, we can make a difference. Whether it’s through…


Saturday, November 16, 2024
2025 State Fair Coming Together

The Illinois State Fair has already announced the first two headliners for 2025. https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/local/2024/11/14/def-leppard-megan-moroney-to-perform-at-2025-illinois-state-fair/76232395007


Friday, November 15, 2024
Rep. Halbrook: More Taxes may be on the Way

Hold on to your wallets! Rep. Halbrook today said increased spending, budget deficits, and the recent passage of a so-called “millionaires’ tax” likely add up to additional tax increases coming…