East Central Reporter

In a recent development, Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) has strongly criticized the Democratic-backed election legislation in Illinois, labeling it as "Politics on Steroids." The amended Senate Bill 2412, which was pushed through by the majority party in the Illinois House, has sparked outrage from Rep. Halbrook.

"This legislation puts political heavy-handedness on steroids and puts on full display the depths to which the Democrats that have run Illinois into the ground will go to cling to their political power. It also resurrects the elimination of Illinois’ flat income tax rate…an idea Illinois voters resoundingly rejected just a few years ago," expressed Rep. Halbrook.

Highlighting his concerns, Rep. Halbrook pointed out, "Illinois already has the highest taxes in the country, and the most corruption arrests and convictions in the country. With this legislation, we can add election interference and the direct denial of democracy to the citizens of Illinois to the list that defines the current Democrat party."

The move has raised significant apprehension among critics, with Rep. Halbrook emphasizing the potential ramifications of the bill on the democratic process in Illinois.