Illinois House of Representatives
Recent News About Illinois House of Representatives
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One year later, Rep. Halbrook continues to build the Chicago separation movement
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.
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From McLean County Times
Local libraries could get 'their piece of that pie' with bill for a new tax on cannabis sales
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.
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From Chambana Sun
Rep. Caulkins introduces bill to help teachers come back to the classroom
A downstate Illinois lawmaker has introduced legislation he hopes will go a long way toward alleviating the state’s crippling teacher shortage.
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Census data, Rep. Halbrook agree – Taxes driving wealthiest Illinoisans away
A downstate Illinois lawmaker argues that nothing about Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s progressive income tax plan adds up, unless you count all of the state's highest earners packing up and leaving.
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From Chambana Sun
Rep. Halbrook: 'We need pension reform now'
Illinois state Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) doesn’t see how the state can continue on its current path and still be the place he’s always known.
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From Chambana Sun
Caulkins says naming of Chicago alderman's wife as state's top judge 'adds fuel to the fire' of people leaving state
The election of Chicago Alderman Ed Burke’s wife as the state’s most-powerful judge at the same time he is facing a federal corruption indictment has state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) raging against what he sees as the machine here in Illinois.
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From Chambana Sun
Caulkins thinks Secret Service should get involved with mock assassination of Trump at senator's fundraiser
State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) thinks the U.S. Secret Service should be spending a lot more time in town in the wake of a mock assassination of President Donald Trump at a recent fundraiser for state Sen. Martin Sandoval (D-Chicago).
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Halbrook on 'sham' candidate case: Corruption the 'driving force' of citizens' lack of faith in government
State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) argues the devil was in the details in U.S. District Judge Matthew F. Kennelly’s ruling in the “sham” candidate case against longtime House Speaker Mike Madigan.
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In wake of shootings, Halbrook says 'things would be worse' if people were not able to possess firearms
State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) is standing by the constitution as the battle over gun control has reignited across the country in the wake of a pair of mass shootings earlier this month that left at least 31 dead.
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Halbrook's township vacancy bill 'a good bill,' Caulkins says
State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) has a simple philosophy when it comes to deciding what bills and legislation he comes to support in Springfield.
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Rep. Caulkins 'appalled' at Pritzker's signing of abortion expansion law
A freshman Republican from the Illinois House's 101st District last month criticized Gov. J.B. Pritzker's decision sign legislation that greatly expanded abortion access in the state.
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From West Central Reporter
Rep. Hammond renews call for fair maps, supports petition to end gerrymandering
A Republican Illinois House representative from the 93rd District earlier this week renewed her call for fair maps and pushed support for an independent map-drawing petition following a U.S. Supreme Court decision not to hear gerrymander cases.
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From Chambana Sun
Halbrook on graduated income tax amendment: 'Where are the reforms?'
House Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) strongly opposed the graduated income tax proposal in a session on Monday, saying it will cause more citizens to flee the state.
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Caulkins will donate salary to charities in his district
State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) has pledged not to take personal advantage of his time in Springfield.
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From Prairie State Wire
Legislature overrides some Rauner vetoes, fails on others
Illinois's outgoing Republican governor saw a few of his vetoes overridden during the Fall Veto Session in Springfield and a few new laws have been passed, a QUAD city area lawmaker said in a summary recap released last week.
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From South Central Illinois News
2018 election preview: Number of competitive districts up over four years ago
The number of competitive Illinois state legislative races in the Nov. 6 midterm elections will be 18 more than what it was four years ago as more major-party candidates go head-to-head is districts across the state.
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From Prairie State Wire
2018 election night preview: More competitive races now in play than in 2014
Unlike the dynamic four years ago, a majority of the Illinois House races – 56 percent – will be competitive contests pitting major party candidates during the Nov. 6 midterm election.
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From Prairie State Wire
State House election preview: Candidates square off in 66 of 118 midterm races
The number of Illinois House races being contested by major-party candidates on Nov. 6 is up 13.6 percent over the last midterm election in 2014, according to a Prairie State Wire analysis.
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From Prairie State Wire
House backs greater transparency in meeting postings, rejects measure aimed at school district statements
Open and transparent government was a priority for Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) and Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) during House debate April 20.