Illinois State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville)
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Halbrook introduces resolution for statewide Day of the Bible observance
State Representative Brad Halbrook has introduced a resolution to designate September 12, 2025 as The Day of the Bible in Illinois.
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Halbrook introduces legislative package targeting energy costs in Illinois
State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) has introduced a series of bills in the Illinois House aimed at addressing energy costs and reliability across the state.
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Halbrook, Freedom Caucus, demand Pritzker impeachment after Kirk comments: ‘The left will say anything to gain power’
Following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the Illinois-born founder of Turning Point USA, the Illinois Freedom Caucus—led in part by State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville)—has filed articles of impeachment against J.B. Pritzker, citing what they describe as the governor's role in contributing to a divisive political climate.
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Illinois Soybean Growers to hold free webinar on grain bin safety
Grain bin accidents have been increasing, making them one of the most dangerous risks on farms.
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Illinois launches tax amnesty program for unpaid state taxes starting October 1
The State of Illinois will begin a tax amnesty period on October 1, allowing residents who owe back taxes to pay their outstanding balances in full and have penalties and interest forgiven.
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Halbrook offers condolences on passing of former Governor Jim Edgar
State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) has released a statement expressing his condolences following the death of former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar, who passed away after battling cancer. “I extend my deepest condolences to the...
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Rep. Halbrook criticizes lack of transparency from Illinois education officials
Parents, teachers, and taxpayers are seeking clear information about the current state of education in Illinois.
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Halbrook introduces bills targeting high Illinois property taxes
Decades of public policy decisions have resulted in Illinois residents paying some of the highest property taxes in the country, according to State Representative Brad Halbrook.
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Halbrook files legislation on financial aid eligibility; state opens grants for fire safety and schools
Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed SB 328 into law, a move that some critics say may deter businesses from operating in Illinois.
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Illinois remembers victims and impact of September 11 attacks
On September 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 people lost their lives in terrorist attacks that had a lasting impact on the United States.
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Halbrook introduces bill restricting state financial aid for undocumented immigrants
State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) has introduced House Bill 4118, a measure aimed at restricting financial aid for undocumented immigrants in Illinois.
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Halbrook files bills opposing mandatory student mental health screenings in Illinois public schools
State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) has introduced two bills aimed at challenging a recent law that mandates mental health screenings for public school students in Illinois.
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Halbrook criticizes governor over high SNAP error rate and costly penalties
State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) has called for greater accountability from Governor J.B. Pritzker following errors in Illinois’ administration of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
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Halbrook on CPS' push for property tax hike: ‘Illinois has the highest property taxes in the nation’
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is appealing to the Illinois General Assembly, including outspoken critics like State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville), for help resolving a projected $730 million budget shortfall.
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Halbrook criticizes governor's campaign supporting undocumented immigrants
State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) has criticized Governor J.B. Pritzker’s new “Know Your Rights, Illinois” campaign, which aims to provide information and resources to undocumented immigrants in the state. “Governor Pritzker has...
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Illinois State Rep calls for urgent hearings over rising electricity costs
State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) is urging Democratic leaders to hold a joint hearing of the House Energy and Environment Committee and the Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committees.
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Halbrook urges Pritzker to reinstate school choice through HR 427
State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) has filed House Resolution 427, urging Governor Pritzker to opt Illinois into the Educational Choice for Children Act.
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Representative Halbrook acknowledges library grant recipients in his district
State Representative Brad Halbrook of Shelbyville has acknowledged the awarding of Public Library Per Capita Grants to 19 libraries in the 107th District.
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Illinois Democrats approve record $55.2 billion state budget
On the last day of the Spring legislative session, Illinois Democrats approved a $55.2 billion state budget, marking the largest in the state's history.
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State Rep. Halbrook on proposed service tax: 'Our residents can't afford it'
Brad Halbrook, representative for Illinois House District 107, said that Democrats proposed a tax hike on services that did not pass.