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Thursday, September 11, 2025
Halbrook: Taxpayer-funded benefits should go to citizens first

Thursday, September 11, 2025
Halbrook Prioritizes Citizens over Illegal Aliens with New Legislation

SHELBYVILLE, IL… State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) issued the following release after filing HB 4118, which prohibits illegal aliens from accessing financial aid, if the same aid is not made…


Thursday, September 11, 2025
Remembering 9/11

On this day, 24 years ago, America was forever changed. 2,977 victims lost their lives on that day due to the terror attacks that shook our great nation. This day…


Thursday, July 31, 2025
Halbrook Notes Gov. Pritzker’s Priorities: Illegal Aliens Over Law-Abiding Citizens

SHELBYVILLE, IL… State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) issued the following statement in response to Governor Pritzker’s prioritization of illegal aliens over law-abiding citizens with the launch of his ‘Know Your…


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…