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Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Halbrook Files HR 427, Urges Pritzker to Reinstate School Choice in Illinois

SHELBYVILLE, IL… State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) issued the following statement after filing House Resolution 427, a measure that urges Governor Pritzker to opt Illinois into the provisions of the…


Friday, July 4, 2025
July 1st Marked Tax Hikes for Illinoisans

July 1st marked the first of Fiscal Year 2026 and the start of more taxes. Thanks to Democrats and their overspending, a slew of tax hikes is hitting Illinois families…


Friday, July 4, 2025
Happy Independence Day!

Happy Independence Day!


Thursday, July 3, 2025
Illinois Democrats Passed the Largest Budget in State History

On the final day of the Spring legislative session, Democrats rammed through a $55.2 billion state budget, which is the largest in Illinois history! Since Governor Pritzker took office, spending…


Monday, June 16, 2025
Halbrook Opposes $55.2 Billion Budget Signed by Pritzker for FY26

SHELBYVILLE, IL… State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) issued the following statement after Gov. Pritzker signed the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, which spends $55.2 billion. The budget is reliant on one-time…


Friday, June 13, 2025
Halbrook Applauds Madigan Sentencing

SHELBYVILLE, IL… State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) issued the following statement after former Speaker of the House Michael J. Madigan was sentenced to 7 ½ years in federal prison after…


Monday, June 9, 2025
Free Fishing Days

Whether you’re an experienced angler or a first-timer, this is a perfect opportunity for fathers to connect with their kids outdoors, embrace nature, and fish together. Read more here.


Sunday, June 1, 2025
Halbrook Votes NO on Democrats Tax and Spend Budget, Calls out Pork Projects and Pay Raises for Politicians

SPRINGFIELD, IL… State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) issued the following statement after the FY26 budget passed on a partisan vote late Saturday night. The FY 26 budget spends $55.2 billion,…


Saturday, May 31, 2025
Halbrook Questions Sponsor of HB 32, Measure Amending Township Code (Video)

Thursday, May 29, 2025
Halbrook Joins Colleagues in Press Conference to Target the Budget Process Before Adjournment

SPRINGFIELD, IL… State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) joined State Representatives Chris Miller (R-Hindsboro), Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City), Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich), David Friess (R-Red Bud), Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) and State…