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Rep. Caulkins laments Pritzker's 'missed opportunity to show some leadership'

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 27, 2020

Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) has emerged as one of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s sternest critics over the governor's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rep. Halbrook joins fight to reopen economies in less-affected areas

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 23, 2020

In this time of crisis, Illinois state Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) feels compelled to remind Gov. J.B. Pritzker of his obligations.

From Chambana Sun

Rep. Caulkins cautions Pritzker to look outside of Cook for answers

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) fears that Gov. J.B. Pritzker is responding to the COVID-19 crisis based on what he sees through the lens of what’s happening in Cook County.

Halbrook: 'We need to move forward with re-opening our economy'

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 17, 2020

State Rep. Brad Halbrook almost thinks Gov. J.B. Pritzker is stuck in some sort of time warp when it comes to the way he is handling the coronavirus pandemic.

From Chambana Sun

Caulkins urges Pritzker to reopen economy at least on some level

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

If he had the chance to stand face to face with him, Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) knows exactly what he would say to Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

Halbrook: 'We’re trying to figure out what things need to be in place' to help businesses recover from COVID-19

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 13, 2020

State Rep. Brad Halbrook fears the long-term impact of the lingering coronavirus crisis could be the Great Recession all over again for small business owners.

From Chambana Sun

Survey says state's economy more vulnerable to COVID-19, Caulkins says crisis may 'expose all the corruption'

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

A downstate lawmaker laments Illinois has worked long and hard to land the dubious spot it holds in a new WalletHub.com survey.

Halbrook says Republican lawmakers' proposal to freeze unemployment, minimum wage 'will make an economic difference'

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 10, 2020

State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) is among a group of Republican lawmakers calling on Gov. J.B. Pritzker to do what they feel is needed to “kick start” the economy in the wake of the coronavirus crisis.

From Chambana Sun

Caulkins, other House Republicans ask Pritzker for economy reforms to help businesses with coronavirus impact

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) is urging Gov. J.B. Pritzker to listen to the will of the people in the state’s ongoing battle to rebound from the coronavirus crisis.

Halbrook says movement to separate Chicago from the state is gaining momentum, attention

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 26, 2020

State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) thinks three counties overwhelmingly voting to separate from Chicago during primary voting earlier this month is just a sign of things to come.

From Chambana Sun

In wake of coronavirus protections, Caulkins says he's concerned about civil liberties

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) wonders if things can ever be the same in Illinois in the wake of coronavirus crisis.

Halbrook sees red-light camera scandal as just another reason to break from Chicago

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 23, 2020

Illinois state Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) views the growing red-light camera scandal as just one more reason why so many downstate residents are looking to put greater distance between themselves and the world of Chicago politics.

From Chambana Sun

Caulkins says poll results in favor of benefit amendment means 'our message is starting to resonate'

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) finds solace in a new Southern Illinois University poll that finds more than half of all state residents indicate they would be in favor of a constitutional amendment mandating a reduction in benefits for public employees going forward.

Halbrook intent on spreading the word about the dangers of Pritzker's proposed progressive tax

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 2, 2020

Illinois state Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) wonders how much longer the state can last without a complete overhaul of Springfield.

Rep. Halbrook determined to rid Illinois of red-light cameras

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 17, 2020

Illinois state Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) leaves no doubt about his position on the red-light cameras installed across much of the state, arguing that the use of the devices may even be a violation of the U.S. Constitution.

From Chambana Sun

Rep. Caulkins encouraged by 'groundswell of support' from voters committed to fight against corruption

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Illinois House Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) believes the state's Republican lawmakers should feel some degree of validation by the results of a new poll that finds voters now value “cleaning up corruption in state government” as a top priority.

One year later, Rep. Halbrook continues to build the Chicago separation movement

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 10, 2020

A year after formally refiling legislation aimed at convincing Congress to declare Chicago a separate state, Illinois state Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) continues his work to put more distance between the city and his Downstate home.

From Chambana Sun

Rep. Caulkins challenges Dems to face corruption: 'Republicans stand ready to end this climate'

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) was not surprised to hear former Legislative Inspector General (LIG) Julie Porter claim that her efforts at ethics reform were for the most part muzzled by powerful Springfield Democrats.

From McLean County Times

Local libraries could get 'their piece of that pie' with bill for a new tax on cannabis sales

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

A new bill that would see local libraries vying for tax proceeds deriving from recreational marijuana sales has convinced state House Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) that there are no limits to how far some will go to cash in on this year's legalization of cannabis in Illinois.

From Chambana Sun

Rep. Caulkins introduces bill to help teachers come back to the classroom

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

A downstate Illinois lawmaker has introduced legislation he hopes will go a long way toward alleviating the state’s crippling teacher shortage.